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I was literally yelled at for getting the tatami mat wet, and not properly drying before stepping on in it -- and of course I got some weird stares (being that I'm such an attractive American  ). People take their public bath houses very seriously in Japan, especially when you're a gaijin. |
That had nothing to do with you being a gaikokujin. It had more to do with you getting the tatami mat wet and not properly drying before stepping on it. Next time read the sign. And yeah, they take it pretty seriously, especially if they're there to relax, want a neat and clean environment (dry tatami), or are elderly. The elderly are serious about EVERYTHING.
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and of course I got some weird stares (being that I'm such an attractive American ).
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....no. Probably got weird stares cuz you were DOING IT RONG.
自分で言うな。
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Another time I was stripped naked by an elderly Japanese woman (the owner of the establishment). She was seriously, 4'6'' or 4'7'', 110 pounds, and had to have been close to 85.
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That's pretty hot, man. Did you pay her?
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Has anyone tried the electric bath?
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That sounds like instant DEATH. Where did you see one?