Onsens (Hot Springs)

[Nyororin]

Originally Posted by Ronin4hire

Fair enough. It will definitely be something I try at least once I suppose.

There is something incredibly relaxing and refreshing about making a normally mundane bath into a big event in a special environment.

I`d say it`s something along the lines of the difference between eating at home or in a restaurant. The same with sleeping in a hotel. You`re not doing something particularly special - eating and sleeping are things you can do at home, and very likely enjoy on a daily basis. What is important is the atmosphere. When you change the environment, things just feel different.

[Natsume]

I've always heard that Onsen are beautiful.

As far as public bathing goes, I've done it so long that being naked is just an annoyance for me. The home had public baths, the women and girls at the gym shower together, public showers at beaches. You just get used to it after awile. The only problem is when you get people who like to comment on you while you're naked. That leads to some serious discomfort.

[Paul11]

Originally Posted by Nyororin

There is something incredibly relaxing and refreshing about making a normally mundane bath into a big event in a special environment.

I`d say it`s something along the lines of the difference between eating at home or in a restaurant. The same with sleeping in a hotel. You`re not doing something particularly special - eating and sleeping are things you can do at home, and very likely enjoy on a daily basis. What is important is the atmosphere. When you change the environment, things just feel different.

Yeah, it's exciting to make an ensoku, or daytrip, out of it.

[SSJup81]

I have a question about onsens now. I know that you're supposed to shower thoroughly before soaking in those nice baths (I still would like to try this at least once). Now, how do you know, by Japanese standards, if you're scrubbed thoroughly enough? Is it necessary to wash your hair before going in?

[Suki]

Originally Posted by SSJup81

Is it necessary to wash your hair before going in?

Bathers would surely appreciate that.

[ivi0nk3y]

Originally Posted by Natsume

I've always heard that Onsen are beautiful.

As far as public bathing goes, I've done it so long that being naked is just an annoyance for me. The home had public baths, the women and girls at the gym shower together, public showers at beaches. You just get used to it after awile. The only problem is when you get people who like to comment on you while you're naked. That leads to some serious discomfort.

Obviously they are going to comment on you when you're naked.. If people don't have the manners to look away or ignore you then they're going to give you their opinion.
I'm surprised you wouldn't expect it, especially since you ARE naked in a public place. The fact that this "Onsen" is a Japanese thing and has their rules and customs associated with it, doesn't mean that the rest of the world is going to be the same. Hell, they aren't even obliged to be polite, especially since being naked anywhere in public and not getting any flak is a privilege for YOU.

[Thunda]

Seriously, I wouldn't have a problem with it...thank God I'm like Josh (maan, I was staring at your post for minutes)
But, problem is, I would find myself uncomfortable that I am looking at others...especially younger women ( I know I know)

[SSJup81]

Originally Posted by Suki

Bathers would surely appreciate that.

Wouldn't it depend on the hair type, though? When I wash my hair, since it is permed, I have to dry, condition, and blow dry right after it, if I don't want it to get nappy and unmanageable. If I wear my braids, you don't wash your hair, you use this cleaning treatment and spray on the scalp. If you do wash your hair with braids, it frizzes up. That's why I was wondering. For the record, I'm African American, so I was wondering how that worked for those with our hair type.

[Natsume]

Originally Posted by ivi0nk3y

Obviously they are going to comment on you when you're naked.. If people don't have the manners to look away or ignore you then they're going to give you their opinion.
I'm surprised you wouldn't expect it, especially since you ARE naked in a public place. The fact that this "Onsen" is a Japanese thing and has their rules and customs associated with it, doesn't mean that the rest of the world is going to be the same. Hell, they aren't even obliged to be polite, especially since being naked anywhere in public and not getting any flak is a privilege for YOU.

All I said was it's uncomfortable. Not that I pull anyone down for it, I understand your point. I've seen all kinds of people naked, and thought all kinds of things, but it's generally polite not to comment on someone. I'd like to see how comfortable you are when someone says to you "I never guessed you shaved" That's not something you need to hear naked. Espesially if you're a girl.

[JoshAussie]

Originally Posted by SSJup81

Wouldn't it depend on the hair type, though? When I wash my hair, since it is permed, I have to dry, condition, and blow dry right after it, if I don't want it to get nappy and unmanageable. If I wear my braids, you don't wash your hair, you use this cleaning treatment and spray on the scalp. If you do wash your hair with braids, it frizzes up. That's why I was wondering. For the record, I'm African American, so I was wondering how that worked for those with our hair type.

you have a perm? thats P.I.M.P lol