JAPAN'S BATHERS AFTER ODD HEALTH FEATURES

Japanese hot spa industry, under heavy competition, is trying new features to attract health-conscious bathers on February 25, 2007. In this spa, Japanese Sake, or rice wine, is applied in the spa. In the back, a giant Sake barrel is placed. The spa management claims it has health benefits including skin care, relieving backache and cold constitution. (UPI Photo/Keizo Mori)