Onsen Girls
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.
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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
http://carlosmonge.blogspot.com/
Agree with that...
Auditor
i thought female enter the mix onsen to be seen but not touched...
http://www.marvinryan.com
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. ^^
Hikikomori in the making
http://supermariabros.deviantart.com/
LOL, that's gonna be like
torture to the guys...
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
Dude, that's inhumane. xD
ひきこもり/Hikikomori. Suits my current state more than a 大学生/University Student. ^^
http://www.007b.com/breast_gallery.php
Normal breasts, they are. ^^
Polytechnic Junior, Bronze Lifesaving Trainee, Mech Designer In-training.
http://thehangerbay.wordpress.com/
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. ^^
But did they give you the.. shock? ^^
オタク all day long
http://www.nekomagic.com
wow, some of them are really ugly!! (@@.
I'll just stick to 2D girls
Overman
http://myplasticmoustache.blogspot.com/
Dude, they're still human. If you can't say something nice...
purchasing
Agreed, to look is human nature especially at a hot springs. Come on all those lovely ladies...it just can't be helped.
Photography
i guess the term "look deeply into my eyes" has taken a totally different meaning.
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Well Danny, I can't do else but agree to your confession.
Student
LOL! That's actually very true! They are like magnet...
Student
http://yellowguy89.blogspot.com/
very true, and if you do happen to control your urge to look, then you have mastered the arts of Buddhism hahaha
Seeing red!!!
Like a magnet you can't resist...lol...
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
http://xspblog.com
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/Flash Programmer
http://wcloudxkumo.wordpress.com/
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
http://dreamishope.blogspot.com/
That's totally true great appreciation
Critic of sorts
Can't help it, they are like magnets.
You want to look away, but can't...
Secretary
http://figured.wordpress.com/
I'm even a straight girl and I can't help looking at breasts when they deserve it lol
Photography
yup, me too.
IT-Architect, SysAdmin, WebDesign and Coding, Virtualization (VMware + NetApp)
http://www.milkdrop.de/
*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
http://comica23.deviantart.com
Me also lol... Beautiful people, whether a guy or a girl attracts my attention. X3
Bag Boy
Great Shakugan no Shana picture. *saved*
Mixed onsen? How come all the ones I've
been to were un-mixed?! :)
software manager
http://wawawawasuremono.com
isn't that like trying to keep otaku away from akihabara?
Techie
http://squeejunkyard.blogspot.com/
aren't they already doing it? T_T
otaku-ist
http://myanimelist.net/profile/mel
what danny just said should be quoted over and over until it becomes legendary.
University Student
"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
http://sotbest.blogspot.com/
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!
Hikikomori in the making
http://supermariabros.deviantart.com/
Maybe the girls would want to look at the guys' dolphins? Then it's a win-win situation...
LOL, just a suggestion...
Photography
if you ask me, the eyes are prettier. but maybe i'm biased?
Overman
http://myplasticmoustache.blogspot.com/
Well, they do call it "bumping uglies" for a reason... Not that I can exactly tell you why...
Photography
you have a good point there. it's just something about a man's bits, kinda revolts me.
Online Shop
http://wildarms.egloos.com
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
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
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?
流浪人
My home prefecture makes it into the news, and it's for this?! T_T
Chef, Full fledged Otaku, Full time Observer.....
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
http://modvisc.blogspot.com
ya, hard to stop looking, it work like a magnet.
Jalop-er
Please avoid eye contact...?
IT-Architect, SysAdmin, WebDesign and Coding, Virtualization (VMware + NetApp)
http://www.milkdrop.de/
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. ^^
LOL! And he's pro at not looking to one's eyes. ^^
University Student.
http://www.hirito.blogspot.com/
Time to plan a trip to this onsen in question ^^.
dannychoo.com の読者
danny, i am just wondering - in a mixed onsen, would it be possible to not "stand up" while looking at eyes?
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
LOL!!!(^_^)
Student and full-time otaku
And that's how it is. We can't help it. Plus, the women should see it as a compliment ^^.
Undergraduate
EYES: Men are attracted to it like magnets.
*Insert motivational poster
pervert
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
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
http://hobbyjapan.blogspot.com/
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
Insomniac
http://www.ermisv.com/
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 )
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
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."
anime/cosplay events organizer
http://www.cosplay.ph
nature made it that we look at a girl's breast...mature made it that way XDDD
Polytechnic Junior, Bronze Lifesaving Trainee, Mech Designer In-training.
http://thehangerbay.wordpress.com/
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 Junior, Bronze Lifesaving Trainee, Mech Designer In-training.
http://thehangerbay.wordpress.com/
ADD: Then again, it's probably going to be all strangers in there, so... yeah.
freelancer,freeloader,noh drama and enka fanatic
Wait,is this campaign only applies to Aomori or the whole Japan?
College Student
if men won't look at women, who would? :)
shouldn't they be sad? XD
eyes meets eyes,that is what it was suppose to do right???
Ork Warlord
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
http://squeejunkyard.blogspot.com/
how do they define staring?
constantly looking for X minutes/hours/days at proximity of X mm/cm/meters?
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
http://puppy52art.com/
it can't be helped, cos those eyes stare back!!!
student
What's next? Complaining about getting wet when bathing? What do people expect when using a MIXED Onsen? O_o
銀河帝国五〇一軍团 TK/TD 8316 M.E.P.D. Police Sergeant
http://gordonator.com/
it's basic human instinct. ('~')
Art Production Manager, Computer/Graphic Design Tutor
http://www.studioartmix.com/cosplay
I totally agree. Even walking through the local mall, my eyes wander.
Marine Biologist
http://blueplains.wordpress.com/
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
True. Come on thats like saying poke your eyes out each time you see a lovely lady on the street.
Student / Software Engineer
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.
Its inevitable theres no way they can stop guys eyes from looking at a girls EYEs
studying comp studies, planning to look for part time job
http://bruneian-otaku.blogspot.com
YAY~! onsen ^^
Programmer Trainee
http://jointsareokay.blogspot.com
It's just second nature to men apparently.
Undergraduate student.
http://quantum-force.deviantart.com
I wonder...
Does onsen is the one that's like an outdoor bath, while ofuro is the indoor bath?
Is it like that?
Sometimes I got confused at which one I should use in which...
Pre-University College Student
agreez. Don't they realize that if they really want to stop the stares, they should've SEPARATE the men from the women? i mean thats simple logic lol. Why'd they mix them in the first place anyway?
Student
http://gooddayforlemontea.blogspot.com/
yeah that is very true. even if its just mild cleavage it takes a LOT of resolve to keep your eyes from ,ahem, wandering