Difference between Forest Therapy (Shinrin Ryoho) and Forest Therapy (Shinrin Therapy)

Abstract

Forest Therapy has been born in Japan. But there is a great misunderstanding. There are two types of Forest Therapy in Japan. One is defined in 1999 at Japanese Forestry Society. It has aimed to promote health of both of forest and human beings.It is called ”Shinrin Ryoho” in Japanese. The other is established in 2005. It has aimed to make health resorts. It is called ”Shinrin Therapy” and it has trade mark.