[Experience] A must-see for sauna lovers, held for the first time in Western Japan! I took the much talked about Sauna Master Certification B!!

Hello,the Beyond Sauna ClubfromMorita.
Our companya club activity system(Goto-kunstartedthe Sauna Club.

as many people as possiblesaunasthroughQuality of Life (QOL)theirimprovethese days I spend my time thinking about how I can helpabout saunas so much that I've been getting more and more comments like, "Mr. Morita, we've had enough of you talking about saunas~ lol,"so I thought I'd vent on my blog.

I took last yearwas the first time it was held in the Kansai region"Heat Wave Master Certification B"at Biken SPA Yuzakura,I'd like to share the details of the

a "heat wave master"andthe Heat Wave Master Certification BMany people are probably wondering what've become so captivated by the intense heat waves created by human effort, and the way the heat wave masters add an element of entertainment to the experience, that I now find saunas without heat wave masters incomplete.

This Saunaallows even general users to experience the appeal of saunas and heatwave masters from the perspective of those providing them, andan introduction for those who aspire to become heatwave masters in the futureit also serves asHeatwave Master Certification B!

If you've recently discovered the charm of saunas butstill know very little about sauna masters,then this is a must-read for you! If this sounds like you, please read on to the end!

Sauna lovers should definitely know this! What is a "Netsubashi"?

as if everyone knew what it meant, but"heatwave master"I've been using the termI looked it up on Wikipedia, but there's no page,and the average monthly search volume on Keyword Planner is only around 1,000 to 10,000,sothan I thoughtmore obscure term. My Twitter timeline is almost entirely filled with things related to saunas and heatwaves, so I mistakenly thought it was a term everyone knew...

To get started, please take a look at the video below

What do you think?

Thisa heat wave master.

(The above is a performance by Nishiguchi-san of Beauty and Health SPA Yuzakura, who will be introduced later.)

A sauna master'seach master's individuality really shines throughis

Now, below I will explain in detail about Saenami-shi

Now,a "heat wave master"what is

This profession involves using towels, fans, and blowers (collectively referred to as "tools") to send hot air and heat waves inside a sauna.
At facilities hosting heat wave events, a heat wave master enters the sauna room at the scheduled time, gives an opening speech, pours aromatic water onto the sauna stones to generate steam, and then uses tools to circulate the steam and increase the humidity inside the room. After that, they use the tools to blow air onto the participants inside the room, utilizing not only the sauna's temperature but also the humidity and airflow to enhance the participants' perceived temperature. While most are staff members of the facility, the number of people who travel to other facilities or work independently without being affiliated with a facility is increasing.

(I wrote the explanation, so please let me know if there are any errors.)

Heatwave eventsentertainment elementand have become increasingly diverse in recent years.
Popular heatwave mastershavefansenthusiasticevents and on televisionsome even appear at

I am one of those people who are completely hooked. I encourage everyone to try it out!

Not satisfied with automatic heat waves? The charm of a heat wave master

The main appeal of a heat wave is the overwhelmingly high temperature you feel, which you can't get in a regular sauna. For this reason, some sauna facilities use machines to deliver heat waves (auto-loyly)

The services mentioned above are of course wonderful, but there are some experiences that can only be had with heat waves delivered by a sauna master

For example, the following points:

• the
  The art of greetings, including introductions of
• handle towels
  There are various ways to
• , whose spirit and determination
  are surely hotter than anyone else's, endures the heat and offers this hospitality.

not only the comfort it provides that automatic heat waves lack, but alsothe entertainment value itI believe that the greatest appeal of receiving a heat wave from a heat wave master is

To give you an analogy,listening to music on high-end audio equipment and listening to live music performed right in front of youit's like the difference between

Music also has an emotional impact and a sense of realism that can only be experienced through live performance

If you're interested, be sure to try out the heat waves from a sauna master!

sauna and bathing facilities areno longer just about hardware (equipment), but are also entering an era where software (people) is becoming increasingly importantI think you'll realize that

What is the Satana Master Certification B?

With the sauna boom, the demand for heat wave events has increased, and so has the demand for heat wave masters. Against this backdrop, the Heat WaveMaster Certification B. The organization that administers it isthe Japan Sauna Heat Wave Aufguss Association (JSNA). Heat Wave Master Certification B is for learning the basics, and for those who want to become professionals, there are higher-level certifications available, including the Step-Up Seminar, Heat Wave Master Certification A, and Heat Wave Master Certification S.

the official websiteAccording to

• Lecture: Approximately 50 minutes
• Practical: Approximately 90 minutes

So, including breaks,two and a half hours.

basics of saunasandof heat wave transmissionYou can learn

is¥18,700 (tax included).

Thisthe course fee, textbook costs, JSNA official training bath towel, and certificateincludes
Whether you consider this expensive or cheap is up to individual judgment.

For me,direct instruction from a renowned heat wave masterwas very appealing, so I immediately decided to participate, thinking of it as a reward for my hard work.

By the way, this is the official JSNA training bath towel. It is quite large, measuring 100cm long and 95cm short

Satana Master Certification B Lecture Contents

This time,in Western Japanever Heatwave Master Certification BKawanishi City, Hyogo PrefectureinBiken SPA Yuzakurawas held atTheir dedication to saunas, in particular, is exceptional, and in a short period of time it became one of the most popular sauna facilities in the Kansai region. The 1st-floor entranceKing Kong Nishinodisplays artwork by

Go to Beauty and Health SPA Yuzakura official website 》

There were just under 20 participants.people working in the hot spring industry,those aspiring to start their own sauna facilities,comediansThey came from a wide range of fields, including
I was the only one from the server industry.

■Instructor for Satanabeshi Certification B

who built Japan's heat wave industry,,Katsumasa Inouewas in charge of the lesson!! (You can't tell who it is with his face so hidden, but it's Mr. Inoue!)
He traveled all the way from Yokohama to Kawanishi. As someone who regularly reads interviews and articles by Katsumasa Inoue, thishave the legend teach me right in front of mewas a special opportunity to

Inoue Katsumasa's Twitter is here

■ Facility staff

The people who normally run the Biken SPA Yuzakura facility provided support for the training

●Manager Kusumoto (aka: Suit Heat Wave Master):The only person in Japan who appears in a suit in the sauna and delivers heat waves."Please give me a suit that I can use in the sauna."He is good at confusing shop staff at men's clothing stores with the nonsensical sentence,

Manager Kusumoto's Twitter is here

● Mr. Nishiguchi (nicknamed: The Black Devil of Kawanishi or The Raging Bull of Kawanishi)His intimidating appearance matches the violently intense heat he delivers (Note: As a professional, he adjusts the intensity while observing the other person's reaction). Ipersonally call his incredibly fast towel handling a "sonic boom."

Nishiguchi's Twitter is here

● Mr. Nonaka (nicknamed: Heatwave Prince)is a power fighter type. His towel handling when stirring the löylyis so powerful thatyou often hear people gasping in surprise when they see it for the first time. But then he'll fan you with a gentle breeze, and his ability to switch between fast and slow is impressive.

Nonaka's Twitter is here

■ Support staff

Nan-chan (aka "Sauna Evangelist Nan-chan") - Idon't know his background. However,he's a professional sauna enthusiast who appears unexpectedly at sauna facilities all over Japan. He's also made his debut as a sauna master and is expanding the scope of his activities. He looks tough when he's wearing sunglasses, but when he takes them off, he's a nice guy with kind eyes.

Nanchan's Twitter is here

each member's unique personality shining throughThe venue was vibrant, with

■Classroom lectures

The class was held in this lovely space in the bedrock bath area. It was also fascinating to study in a space where we usually relax

As for the content of the study, the text was briefly explained, but more importantly, the living encyclopedia of the heat wave world, Katsumasa Inoue,

• The origin and evolution of heat waves (≒ Aufguss) in Japan
• What is loyly?
• The secrets of a Satāwa master (≒ Aufgīsa)
• Aufgisser around the world

There was a lot of content, such as:

There was also ample time for questions and answers, which made for a truly enjoyable experience

■ Practical

The practical training is broadly divided into two parts

• Basic Skills Learning Lumberjack (※) Basics

*Swinging a towel down like a lumberjack. This is a common fan movement at heatwave events

• Practice in the sauna room

This was another enjoyable time.the basic skills trainingInKatsumasa Inoue, the participantslumberjackwith each other and exchanged their impressions of the wind. This was done for about 30 minutes, with partners changing in turn.

Afterward,of Yuzakura's famous "Kagaribi,"which boastsone of the largest amounts of sauna stones in western Japanthe practical training began in the sauna room
Divided into teams of four, the training progressed with participants taking turns as senders and receivers of the heat waves.

Incidentally, I was fortunate enough to be the first to perform, the very first in the first group!
I received a lot of guidance from Mr. Katsumasa Inoue,

- Opening remarks - Lumberjack (
　Gentle Wind) 10 times x 4 people (Moderate Wind) 10 times x 4 people (Strong Wind) 10 times x 4 people

We carried out the following

The situation is like this

Huh? I only have photos of myself receiving the heat wave, not sending it.
"We forgot to take a photo of Morita-san, who was the first one to receive it," said Manager Kusumoto.

The training proceeded with five groups of four people rotating through the room.
What was surprising was thatwithout ever leaving the sauna roomcalmly instructed the participants
That's typical of Paneppa .

Impressions and summary of the Satana Master Examination B

It was a really fun class, and the two and a half hours flew by

I received this certificate about two weeks later

It's very moving

Come to think of it,why did I take the heat wave master certification exam?

you've become passionate about,it's important not only to enjoy it but also to try to understand even a glimpse of the intentions of those who provide itI believe that
to provide as many people as possible with an experience that is equal to or even greater than the impression I received from the heat wave masterwe hope

And I would be happy if even one more person becomes interested in our company.
That's how I forcefully wrapped it up.

I would like to write another blog about saunas next time

Astara Vista!!