Japanator reports that there is a campaign in the Aomori prefecture to stop men staring at the ladies at mixed onsen (hot springs).
Somebody should try to explain to the campaigners that mens eyes are attracted to womens eyes a bit like how magnets work. Even if one does not want to look, our eyes automatically move on their own - it cant be helped.
Full news at Mainichi.
This onsen pic at Moe Imouto.
Posted on 2008/04/30 12:05
Director/代表取締役
Registered on 2006/12/11 11:06
Registered on 2008/04/05 14:39
Very true. It's simply human nature. The use of eyes is one of our most basic forms of communication and interaction. It really just can't be helped; it's involuntary. :P
Supervisor
Registered on 2008/02/06 11:32
Auditor
Registered on 2007/06/02 22:35
i thought female enter the mix onsen to be seen but not touched...
Registered on 2006/12/24 23:42
lol, just tell them to let old ladies with sagging eyes in for free. bet these guys would never look at eyes in the same way after the shock. ^^
Part human, part student, 100% loser
Registered on 2007/10/22 02:10
LOL, that's gonna be like
torture to the guys...
your annoying commercial break
Registered on 2007/11/25 09:34
Dude, that's inhumane. xD
ひきこもり/Hikikomori. Suits my current state more than a 大学生/University Student. ^^
Registered on 2007/12/04 23:16
Polytechnic Freshman. Mmm... fresh.
Registered on 2007/01/25 21:20
A million thanks, comrade!
No, I'm just kidding. I have no desire to enter the brassiere business...
ひきこもり/Hikikomori. Suits my current state more than a 大学生/University Student. ^^
Registered on 2007/12/04 23:16
But did they give you the.. shock? ^^
オタク by moonlight, Graphic Designer by daylight
Registered on 2007/11/08 03:37
wow, some of them are really ugly!! (@@.
I'll just stick to 2D girls
R-1 in the "Hagane" docking bay
Personal Trooper
Registered on 2007/07/05 20:49
Dude, they're still human. If you can't say something nice...
purchasing
Registered on 2007/11/06 23:42
Agreed, to look is human nature especially at a hot springs. Come on all those lovely ladies...it just can't be helped.
Photography
Registered on 2007/11/01 15:55
i guess the term "look deeply into my eyes" has taken a totally different meaning.
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Registered on 2006/12/31 22:48
Well Danny, I can't do else but agree to your confession.
Student
Registered on 2007/08/09 05:36
LOL! That's actually very true! They are like magnet...
Student
Registered on 2008/03/08 16:19
very true, and if you do happen to control your urge to look, then you have mastered the arts of Buddhism hahaha
In Insanity Hell
Registered on 2008/03/13 03:33
Like a magnet you can't resist...lol...
Hikikomori
Registered on 2007/08/22 05:30
Unfortunately, there's not enough "campaign" to make us go against our own nature...
Women who doesn't like being stared at, better just stay away from mixed Onsens...
I mean it! Campaining to make men look away from women eyes is just a waste of money...
Artist
Registered on 2008/01/12 03:00
If they complained about it, then might as well removed the "mixed" bath option...=_=;
It's impossible for men not to see and vice versa. There's always a possibility >_>;
Photography, Dealer,computer student
Registered on 2008/05/22 07:23
That's totally true great appreciation
Critic of sorts
Registered on 2007/10/08 11:33
Can't help it, they are like magnets.
You want to look away, but can't...
Secretary
Registered on 2008/01/08 09:58
I'm even a straight girl and I can't help looking at breasts when they deserve it lol
Photography
Registered on 2007/11/01 15:55
Tami in Germany - Cologne
WebDesign, Coding, Administration
Registered on 2007/12/16 10:42
*nod* Same goes for me, it's weird somehow... though i can't resist a nice guys tush either, same magnet effect. ;p
When something looks good or is nice it's just natural to look i think and i never tried to avoid it either, it just makes someone more obvious. ;)
university student
Registered on 2008/03/24 22:59
Me also lol... Beautiful people, whether a guy or a girl attracts my attention. X3
Bag Boy
Registered on 2008/04/03 11:53
Great Shakugan no Shana picture. *saved*
Registered on 2007/09/01 19:33
Mixed onsen? How come all the ones I've
been to were un-mixed?! :)
ソフトウェアエンジニア
Registered on 2007/12/30 07:26
isn't that like trying to keep otaku away from akihabara?
Techie
Registered on 2007/09/27 05:11
aren't they already doing it? T_T
otaku-ist
Registered on 2008/02/05 05:40
what danny just said should be quoted over and over until it becomes legendary.
University Student
Registered on 2008/03/27 04:00
"mens eyes are attracted to womens eyes a bit like how magnets work. Even if one does not want to look, our eyes automatically move on their own - it cant be helped." (^_~)
Manufacturing
Registered on 2007/08/22 12:29
wat do they expect? It is a mixed onsen , u entered they wat u expect! a female entering they will sure know wat mens eyes will focus on! Even with clothes on men also like to watching women eye so with clothes off i think it will be even more worse!
Part human, part student, 100% loser
Registered on 2007/10/22 02:10
Maybe the girls would want to look at the guys' dolphins? Then it's a win-win situation...
LOL, just a suggestion...
Photography
Registered on 2007/11/01 15:55
if you ask me, the eyes are prettier. but maybe i'm biased?
R-1 in the "Hagane" docking bay
Personal Trooper
Registered on 2007/07/05 20:49
Well, they do call it "bumping uglies" for a reason... Not that I can exactly tell you why...
Photography
Registered on 2007/11/01 15:55
you have a good point there. it's just something about a man's bits, kinda revolts me.
Online Shop
Registered on 2008/01/17 11:35
Don't women come into mixed onsen with swim suit or I was mistaken...? Or was it only bath tower, gah I'm confused x_x
your annoying commercial break
Registered on 2007/11/25 09:34
Makes me wonder who's campaigning. I'm thinking either just women or men who are forced into it by their significant others. I refuse to believe that any man will do this on his own.
Besides, how do you campaign to stop someone? Fine them everytime they look your way?
Military/米国空軍
Registered on 2008/04/16 16:31
My home prefecture makes it into the news, and it's for this?! T_T
Chef, Full fledged Otaku, Full time Observer.....
Registered on 2008/02/02 00:26
i bet the one leading this campaign is an old hag whos eyes people avoid looking at the risk of going blind...
i smell jealousy...
Student, ACG Fans
Registered on 2007/08/14 16:34
ya, hard to stop looking, it work like a magnet.
Part-time Slacker, Part-time Student
Registered on 2007/01/08 12:59
Please avoid eye contact...?
Tami in Germany - Cologne
WebDesign, Coding, Administration
Registered on 2007/12/16 10:42
Thaat reminds me to Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei, that very one episode there. ^^v
ひきこもり/Hikikomori. Suits my current state more than a 大学生/University Student. ^^
Registered on 2007/12/04 23:16
LOL! And he's pro at not looking to one's eyes. ^^
Hirito in The Little Red Dot - Singapore
ORD!! Now awaiting Uni admission.
Registered on 2007/09/01 18:24
Time to plan a trip to this onsen in question ^^.
dannychoo.com no aidokusha
Registered on 2007/12/25 23:02
danny, i am just wondering - in a mixed onsen, would it be possible to not "stand up" while looking at eyes?
Student
Registered on 2007/06/20 01:24
These fellows really don't understand the point of mixed onsens.
And they kicked me out for using swimming goggles and a snorkel - outrageous!!
University Student
Registered on 2008/03/27 04:00
Evil King in Vlaardingen, the Netherlands, Earth
Student and full-time otaku
Registered on 2007/12/19 00:24
And that's how it is. We can't help it. Plus, the women should see it as a compliment ^^.
National Servicemen
Registered on 2008/01/19 21:34
EYES: Men are attracted to it like magnets.
*Insert motivational poster
Poor College Student
Registered on 2008/03/14 09:02
its a sign that men are healthy if they are looking
and woman should feel proud that men are looking at them.it means that they are good
Games Tester
Registered on 2008/01/16 02:45
There's probably a distinction between a 'Damn she's hot' stare and a 'Damn I just spent all my money on figures and anime, but there's a real on over there' stare -_^
NEET
Registered on 2008/02/17 09:28
Damn right, I can't figure out why it's such a big deal with the body and ehum, " eyes ". This whole sexthing is getting old. t_T
Dreamer
Registered on 2008/04/02 22:46
It's true that men's eyes are very attracted to women's eyes, and there is nothing we can do about it.
Student ( Electrical Engineering )
Registered on 2008/04/30 04:12
the reason why men stare at women's eyes is not only because it's their nature but it's improving their health too... look at women's eyes for 10 minutes/day and don't be afraid of illness anymore^^
University Student
Registered on 2008/03/27 04:00
yup, to quote one of Dannys older posts: "staring at a pair of womens eyes for 10 mins a day is just as good as working out at the gym for 30 mins."
Henry in Makati, Philippines
anime/cosplay events organizer
Registered on 2006/12/25 19:17
nature made it that we look at a girl's breast...mature made it that way XDDD
Polytechnic Freshman. Mmm... fresh.
Registered on 2007/01/25 21:20
Don't worry Shana; you're safe. *tap tap* WAH! HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN STANDING BEHIND ME?!
About the magnet part, I have to agree. *cowers and prepares to get bombed*
But I have female friends, and my willpower wins out based on a very simple rule: Eye contact when you talk.
Polytechnic Freshman. Mmm... fresh.
Registered on 2007/01/25 21:20
ADD: Then again, it's probably going to be all strangers in there, so... yeah.
HappyCat in somewhere in Asia near the mountains and a hydroelectric dam
freelancer,freeloader,noh drama and enka fanatic
Registered on 2008/04/03 03:08
Wait,is this campaign only applies to Aomori or the whole Japan?
College Student
Registered on 2008/04/18 10:15
if men won't look at women, who would? :)
shouldn't they be sad? XD
Registered on 2008/04/02 18:00
eyes meets eyes,that is what it was suppose to do right???
Imperial Guard
Registered on 2007/08/18 06:30
I agree, a proposal like is unfair, even agains humans right! Besides, they say the mens staring women, but sure the ladies also look mens and comparing sizes and stuff...
Techie
Registered on 2007/09/27 05:11
how do they define staring?
constantly looking for X minutes/hours/days at proximity of X mm/cm/meters?
chun in home feeling sleepy LOL
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
Registered on 2007/01/09 14:33
it can't be helped, cos those eyes stare back!!!
student
Registered on 2008/01/09 00:24
What's next? Complaining about getting wet when bathing? What do people expect when using a MIXED Onsen? O_o
宅男 Otaku/ 工程师 Engineer
Registered on 2007/06/11 14:57
it's basic human instinct. ('~')
Art Production Manager
Registered on 2007/03/02 03:03
I totally agree. Even walking through the local mall, my eyes wander.
Marine Biologist
Registered on 2008/04/07 10:51
Yep,eyes are automatic locking heat seekers,the girl is hot so we lock on haha ;)
and also,isnt that what harmones are for,its just nature
freelance
Registered on 2007/01/09 14:51
True. Come on thats like saying poke your eyes out each time you see a lovely lady on the street.
Student / Tester
Registered on 2008/04/14 03:05
I don't think I would last very long in that bath. The second I get there, they will throw me out for making a coat rack.
Registered on 2008/03/01 21:36
Its inevitable theres no way they can stop guys eyes from looking at a girls EYEs
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