Sento's wall painter

Overview

Today’s keyword is "S" for Sento's wall painter. Sento (Public bath) is an important part of Japanese culture. Many bathhouses feature paintings on the wall that are inspired by Japanese scenery. Currently, there are only three painters who can create those intricate art pieces in Japan. Mizuki Tanaka is among the youngest painters. It was when Mizuki visited a sento during her university years that inspired her to become a sento wall painter. In this segment, we talk to Mizuki who aims to gain recognition for sento wall paintings through her work.