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11-08-2006, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by NinjaKasumi123 View Post
I have one question, why do people put Towel on their heads while they are bathing in the Onsen?
The towel is often soaked in cold water. Having it around your head lowers the body temperature so you do not pass out from heat exhaustion in the hot water. Otherwise it's to soak up the perspiration from the forehead.


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