湯処

Fri 2009/01/09 07:00 JST
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たまには横浜にある万葉倶楽部に行ってのんびりびりしています。

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入れ墨禁止。

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チェックイン。

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ロッカーキー。

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家族風呂はいつもない。

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女性の浴衣を着てみたい男は絶対いる。

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風呂上がりはフードタイム。

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ラウンジにて。

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マケン姫っ!を読む。

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げーせんもある。

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屋上で足湯。

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風景がとっても奇麗。

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いくつかの大きな写真は壁紙プールに入れておきました。

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すべての写真はLumix LX3で撮った。

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  • Azure Yazoo
    Azure Yazoo (Registered on 2008/06/18)
    Aspiring Game desinger/Author
    http://azureyazoo.blogspot.com

    I guess I would if I had someone I knew with me, so I wouldn't feel awkward by myself.

    Fri 2009/01/09 06:30:22 JST (ID #441230)
    reply to Azure Yazoo's comment
    • ahbonk
      ahbonk in Tokyo (but still a Malaysian loh!) (Registered on 2007/12/29)
      Game Designer
      http://www.ahbonk.net

      For me it's the exact opposite. I'd rather have strangers look at my dolphin than my friends.

      Mon 2009/05/25 14:50:10 JST (ID #620431)
      reply to ahbonk's comment
    • The Winged One
      The Winged One in Denver, CO (Registered on 2009/05/14)
      Drafts Person...looking for work.

      I would have to agree with you Azure Yazoo. I think i would feel more comfortable if I had someone I know with me.

      Fri 2009/05/29 10:04:37 JST (ID #625521)
      reply to The Winged One's comment
  • ZonRaalder
    ZonRaalder in Michigan (Registered on 2008/09/22)
    Welder
    http://touchedmusume.blogspot.com/

    No tatoos....I guess it's cause of the yakuza, but I guess I would never be allowed in one, understandable though. And etiher way I don't think I would go in one......

    Fri 2009/01/09 06:31:09 JST (ID #441234)
    reply to ZonRaalder's comment
    • Sean San
      Sean San in San Francisco/ Dublin / Tokyo (Registered on 2008/09/13)
      Designer / Visual Editor
      http://www.youtube.com/user/ImperialPimp

      The "no tattoo" sign is often there because an apposing Yakuza family either owns , or runs the Onsen or Hotel chain.... there's a lot of secrets in Japan.

      Sun 2009/01/11 02:30:09 JST (ID #443522)
      reply to Sean San's comment
  • tenrou
    tenrou in Honolulu, HI (Registered on 2008/04/16)
    流浪人

    Love mixed bath onsen...always try to make my own, but the owners keep kicking me out of the ladies' side... >.<

    Fri 2009/01/09 06:33:33 JST (ID #441238)
    reply to tenrou's comment
  • Starコドモ
    Starコドモ in Michigan (Registered on 2008/12/28)
    Banking...

    Looks amazing Danny. I've been to 2 onsens before. It was a bit weird at first to be naked with a bunch of men, but the onsen it self feels too good for me to care. xD

    Fri 2009/01/09 06:33:57 JST (ID #441239)
    reply to Starコドモ's comment
    • Starコドモ
      Starコドモ in Michigan (Registered on 2008/12/28)
      Banking...

      Oh yeah...As for the mixed onsen. I'm all for it. And besides, what lady doesn't want to go swimming with dolphins?

      Fri 2009/01/09 06:35:26 JST (ID #441242)
      reply to Starコドモ's comment
  • Darknight
    Darknight in Los Angeles, USA (Registered on 2008/03/17)
    Filmmaker
    http://josewritingthelife.blogspot.com/

    The zooming feature DANNY! NICE! Seems after a session.. you become a new man.. love the Ufo-eva picture!

    Fri 2009/01/09 06:35:02 JST (ID #441241)
    reply to Darknight's comment
  • Quentin aka Q
    Quentin aka Q in Varies (Hong Kong resident) (Registered on 2008/01/06)
    http://quentinlau.blogspot.com

    Hey Danny are the jackets only provided in the winter? I don't seem to see them being worn by any in my two visits, both which were in the summer.

    Fri 2009/01/09 06:39:36 JST (ID #441248)
    reply to Quentin aka Q's comment
  • Melo
    Melo in stitutionalized (Registered on 2008/04/14)

    "...long saggy eyes...," Oh man, I'm having nightmares tonight. Nice pics btw, that Lumix camera is pretty nifty.

    So do Yakuza members get the stiff-arm if they try and enter a place like this?

    Fri 2009/01/09 06:39:52 JST (ID #441249)
    reply to Melo's comment
  • Bulat
    Bulat in Canada (Registered on 2007/04/04)
    Student
    http://gooddayforlemontea.blogspot.com/

    It might take a while to get used to, but i probably would. Plus one can use a towel to cover up when out of water.

    Fri 2009/01/09 06:41:04 JST (ID #441251)
    reply to Bulat's comment
  • FinalTriggerX
    FinalTriggerX in California, USA (Registered on 2008/12/09)
    Student

    Nice pictures! ^^ Also, the ferris wheel made me think of Honey & Clover XP

    Fri 2009/01/09 06:42:28 JST (ID #441252)
    reply to FinalTriggerX's comment
  • ZeroEdward
    ZeroEdward in Taiping,Malaysia (Registered on 2008/09/21)
    Student

    looks really fun. too bad malaysia is a hot country..
    getting in an onsen on hot day is like trying to kill yourself..

    Fri 2009/01/09 06:50:23 JST (ID #441267)
    reply to ZeroEdward's comment
  • Tachikaze
    Tachikaze in Brooklyn, New York (Registered on 2007/12/26)
    University Student

    I wouldn't mind going to an onsen if they had some around my area.

    Fri 2009/01/09 06:52:15 JST (ID #441270)
    reply to Tachikaze's comment
  • Cyberchaos
    Cyberchaos in Australia, Sydney (Registered on 2008/02/17)
    NEET part-time - Technical Support Officer - Network security engineer
    http://burugureibi.blogspot.com/

    the first time i went to an onsen was in my hotel - forgot what the place was called
    Apparently, our group were the 1st 'Westerners' to stay in the hotel in many years

    the first thing i saw in the locker room was the bare ass of an old wrinkly guy heading out of the locker room and towards the onsen baths

    biggest shock of my life - 2 of my friends were with me and i don't think we moved for a whole minute

    Fri 2009/01/09 06:59:30 JST (ID #441282)
    reply to Cyberchaos's comment
  • meronpan
    meronpan in カリフォルニア (Registered on 2007/12/30)
    software manager
    http://wawawawasuremono.com

    aaaahhhh miss onsen so much. hopefully to be resolved during my tokyo trip in feb ^_^

    Fri 2009/01/09 06:59:40 JST (ID #441283)
    reply to meronpan's comment
  • Tiny Red Man
    Tiny Red Man in Tiny Red Dot, Singapore. (Registered on 2007/04/11)
    Dog of the Country

    i find it quite surprising that there's actually a hot spring in some building in yokohama.. and it looks quite cooool. XD

    as for the mixed onsen thing, as long as the other party wouldn't mind, i wouldn't mind.. ^^;

    Fri 2009/01/09 07:00:28 JST (ID #441284)
    reply to Tiny Red Man's comment
  • Lelouch Lamperouge
    Lelouch Lamperouge in ClovisLand (Registered on 2008/08/21)
    former Emperor of Britannia
    http://reflectiarx.wordpress.com/

    A dip in the hot springs will definitely be nice ^_^

    Fri 2009/01/09 07:02:15 JST (ID #441285)
    reply to Lelouch Lamperouge's comment
  • suneo
    suneo (Registered on 2007/12/17)
    http://yuuwaku.wordpress.com

    Damn that is beautiful! If I ever get to go to Japan again, I'll need to check out Yokohama and this place out. It would be great if I had a girlfriend to experience it with, but alas...no such luck :( lol. Never been to onsen, and the closest to one was when I went to Mt. Fuji. My friend spent the night at a ryokan with his girlfriend while I marched upwards the mountain on my own... :


    Fri 2009/01/09 07:09:34 JST (ID #441291)
    reply to suneo's comment
  • silent1134
    silent1134 in Los Angeles, California (Registered on 2007/08/22)
    ???Confused???

    That is gonna take some getting use to...would like to try it at least once...

    Fri 2009/01/09 07:11:37 JST (ID #441292)
    reply to silent1134's comment
  • oCHAPPYo
    oCHAPPYo in Singapore (Registered on 2008/08/26)
    Student
    http://chappypyon.wordpress.com/

    Never have the chance of soaking myself in onsen. T.T

    Fri 2009/01/09 07:13:33 JST (ID #441297)
    reply to oCHAPPYo's comment
  • Monkee
    Monkee in Canada (Registered on 2007/02/08)
    Otaku / Student in Networking
    http://hayasaki-kun.blogspot.com/

    Oh nice place to visit ^^

    Fri 2009/01/09 07:13:33 JST (ID #441298)
    reply to Monkee's comment
  • タケル~ン
    タケル~ン in 雛見沢 (Registered on 2008/04/01)
    デレデレ ハンター, Bullet Grazer

    Yep, it's heaven. That's why there are so many clouds around you.

    Fri 2009/01/09 07:14:27 JST (ID #441302)
    reply to タケル~ン's comment
    • WiseFreeman
      WiseFreeman in DC Cloning Laboratory (Registered on 2007/11/07)
      Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
      http://dannychoo.com.my

      ROTFLMAO!

      Fri 2009/01/09 07:24:48 JST (ID #441331)
      reply to WiseFreeman's comment
  • Koji98
    Koji98 in Arlington, Texas (Registered on 2007/11/04)
    Your local Otaku Cashier.

    I'd go into the mix baths with no problem.

    Really wish I could go there. Yet, most likely, it'll be never.

    Fri 2009/01/09 07:16:02 JST (ID #441304)
    reply to Koji98's comment
  • jinstevens
    jinstevens in Portland, OR, USA (Registered on 2009/01/05)
    Blogger, consultant
    http://www.netharuka.com

    Unless I'm under duress or suffering from a temperature extreme, I have confidence that my dolphin will withstand the glare of someone of the opposite gender.

    Fri 2009/01/09 07:17:31 JST (ID #441306)
    reply to jinstevens's comment
    • jinstevens
      jinstevens in Portland, OR, USA (Registered on 2009/01/05)
      Blogger, consultant
      http://www.netharuka.com

      BTW, some of those google pictures are nose bleed worthy. <_< >_>

      Fri 2009/01/09 07:19:32 JST (ID #441316)
      reply to jinstevens's comment
  • Gibson
    Gibson in California (Registered on 2007/05/27)
    Student artist
    http://www.requestview.wordpress.com

    I cant wait till I study abroad in Japan

    Fri 2009/01/09 07:19:25 JST (ID #441315)
    reply to Gibson's comment
  • NPC
    NPC in Rocklin, CA (Registered on 2007/12/06)
    JR. College Student
    http://npc.talkingincircles.net/

    I don't think I would even want to visit an onsen yet... give me some time... I'll get there.

    Fri 2009/01/09 07:22:39 JST (ID #441324)
    reply to NPC's comment
  • marvin
    marvin (Registered on 2006/12/24)
    http://www.marvinryan.com

    lol I thought this was a post from last year. ^^; anyway here's a trick for folks who are shy about walking into an onsen nekkid. Onsens usually give bathers a small face towel. one can use that to hide the dolphin as they make a mad dash from the shower to the onsen. alternately one could also use it to hide ones face as they make the dash, but that would be more risky. as one might slip and hurt his dolphin or worst bump into another guy's dolphin. ^^;

    Fri 2009/01/09 07:24:02 JST (ID #441328)
    reply to marvin's comment
    • marvin
      marvin (Registered on 2006/12/24)
      http://www.marvinryan.com

      oh there one more method, I remember I purposely woke up at 3am and went into an onsen. had the whole place to myself. ^^

      Fri 2009/01/09 07:26:34 JST (ID #441336)
      reply to marvin's comment
    • WiseFreeman
      WiseFreeman in DC Cloning Laboratory (Registered on 2007/11/07)
      Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
      http://dannychoo.com.my

      Yea, I remember seeing from anime & Jdrama, a small tower to be place on the head/face while soaking in onsen.

      Bumping into other guy's dolphin is not the worst, the even worst is bump into their oshiri, LOL!

      Fri 2009/01/09 07:32:06 JST (ID #441345)
      reply to WiseFreeman's comment
    • Kilkrazy
      Kilkrazy in London (Registered on 2008/04/17)
      Producer

      When I was introduced to onsen by my Japanese father-in-law, he showed me that that is the standard way of doing things -- casually hold the towel in front of your family jewels as you walk around. And that is how I have always seen Japanese men doing it, in all the onsen I have visited.

      BTW it is strict etiquette not to take your towel in the water, so everyone is naked once they are in.

      Fri 2009/01/09 22:48:36 JST (ID #442025)
      reply to Kilkrazy's comment
  • GNdynames
    GNdynames in Toronto, Ontario (Registered on 2008/07/29)
    Student, Bioresearch Assistant, WAVE VP Communications
    http://gndynames.wordpress.com

    I gotta say those fish heads look absolutely delicious!

    Fri 2009/01/09 07:25:12 JST (ID #441333)
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  • wtfjusthappened
    wtfjusthappened in Illinois, U.S (Registered on 2008/01/22)
    Student

    Thanks for the article Danny very enlightening to people that dream about relaxing like that lol. Got anymore pics of that Rei and Asuka, from the pic here I really want it lol.

    Fri 2009/01/09 07:26:53 JST (ID #441338)
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    • XII
      XII in Munich, Germany (Registered on 2007/06/04)
      Student
      http://rose-engine.org

      They look really nice from the picture, don't they? I'd like to see some more, too...

      Fri 2009/01/09 16:20:56 JST (ID #441772)
      reply to XII's comment
  • WiseFreeman
    WiseFreeman in DC Cloning Laboratory (Registered on 2007/11/07)
    Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
    http://dannychoo.com.my

    Look like you pay your visit there every year, maybe this can be implement into the itinerary for your upcoming Japan Tour Guide ^_^

    Would like to try how a mix onsen feel like, till then I can't tell how I will feel...


    Lovely photo by LX3~~~~~~~~

    Fri 2009/01/09 07:29:05 JST (ID #441341)
    reply to WiseFreeman's comment
  • Kyone
    Kyone in Boston, MA (Registered on 2009/01/02)
    College student, Mech programmer and striving photographer.
    http://moeforme.blogspot.com

    Nothing better than new life experiences! So yea I'd take a dip on a mixed onsen. I'm comfortable with my sexuality so its not a big deal seeing dolphins everywhere. I also would like to go with my girl there one day. That roller coaster looks insane!

    That's a very hairy leg you got there Danny ^^;

    Fri 2009/01/09 07:30:15 JST (ID #441343)
    reply to Kyone's comment
  • Unyuu
    Unyuu in Canada, Montreal (Registered on 2008/09/29)
    Student
    http://myanimelist.net/profile/Unyuu

    I have always wanted to try an Onsen. You just made me want to try it more ^^; looks really relaxing and fun ~

    Fri 2009/01/09 07:32:13 JST (ID #441346)
    reply to Unyuu's comment
  • Hidden Oasis
    Hidden Oasis in California, United Sates (Registered on 2008/10/28)
    College Freshmen

    I think it's pretty dumb to have to pay and then have to pay to go inside the onsen. I don't think a pretty view is worth paying for.

    Fri 2009/01/09 07:34:04 JST (ID #441349)
    reply to Hidden Oasis's comment
  • azn-n3ss-__-
    azn-n3ss-__- in Brisbane (Registered on 2008/07/28)
    大学生
    http://justaskeikaku.net23.net

    lol do pet cats go to the Wan Wan House too?

    Fri 2009/01/09 07:34:43 JST (ID #441350)
    reply to azn-n3ss-__-'s comment
  • SG
    SG in 英国 (Registered on 2006/12/28)
    Art/Media
    http://sgallen.wordpress.com/

    I'd be too too shy to share my 'dolphin' to the eyes of 'dolphin' wielders.
    I guess, once you're in, you'll get used to it and not feel too shameful.

    The mix onsen would be troublesome. 'Dolphins' would be a active radar for hot looking chicks.
    I for one would not head into a mix one... oh the shame and embarrassments when a 'dolphin' is flying high lol!

    Fri 2009/01/09 07:35:46 JST (ID #441354)
    reply to SG's comment
  • Piroko
    Piroko in San Francisco, CA (Registered on 2008/06/29)
    College Student, Fansubber, Freelance Web Forum Admin
    http://myanimelist.net/profile/Piroko

    Like the Stitch tissues at the end. xD

    Fri 2009/01/09 07:40:58 JST (ID #441363)
    reply to Piroko's comment
    • Ichi
      Ichi in front of the computer. (Registered on 2008/05/07)
      Hetalayer

      Eeeee, yes indeed they are super cute! I saw them and I d'awwwwwwh'd.

      Mon 2009/05/25 18:21:13 JST (ID #620792)
      reply to Ichi's comment
  • Riz
    Riz in インデアナポリス, インデアナ (Registered on 2009/01/02)
    三年せいとオタク

    It seems very convient to have an onsen to relax in across from all those rides. Hmm >>

    Fri 2009/01/09 07:58:37 JST (ID #441387)
    reply to Riz's comment
  • lightningsabre
    lightningsabre in Vancouver (Registered on 2007/08/30)
    Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
    http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/

    Wow I wanna go to an onsen... but I did vote no up top... and I'm also uncomfortable showing my lil bro when other guys are present too. >.>

    Fri 2009/01/09 08:12:42 JST (ID #441407)
    reply to lightningsabre's comment
  • sonar928
    sonar928 in Gold Coast (Registered on 2008/08/25)
    gundamaustralia.com launch imminent!
    http://www.gundamaustralia.com

    Danny, you forgot the part where you have to crouch over a miniature stool and wash your b0llocks in front of everybody, or was there a private b0llocks washing area there?

    Looks cool!

    Fri 2009/01/09 08:18:22 JST (ID #441414)
    reply to sonar928's comment
    • kmyk
      kmyk in Vancouver (Registered on 2008/02/18)
      Student
      http://www.flickr.com/photos/kmyk88

      I think onsens are different. You are thinking of a bathing house, right?

      Sat 2009/01/10 05:05:36 JST (ID #442332)
      reply to kmyk's comment
      • tenrou
        tenrou in Honolulu, HI (Registered on 2008/04/16)
        流浪人

        Standard in Japan to wash up and rinse before entering any bath.

        Sat 2009/01/10 05:23:09 JST (ID #442356)
        reply to tenrou's comment
        • Kilkrazy
          Kilkrazy in London (Registered on 2008/04/17)
          Producer

          Correct.

          An onsen usually has maybe two stand-up showers and a row of sit-down shower/tap stalls. There is no privacy but people just don't stare at each other.

          Sat 2009/01/10 12:37:38 JST (ID #442885)
          reply to Kilkrazy's comment
  • faiyaka
    faiyaka in California (Registered on 2007/10/11)
    Student

    ahh, getting in an onsen is on my to do list ^_^

    Fri 2009/01/09 08:26:35 JST (ID #441420)
    reply to faiyaka's comment
  • litokid
    litokid in Toronto, Canada (Registered on 2007/11/25)
    university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
    http://www.vimeo.com/longhim

    I admit I'll feel awkward getting into an onsen, mixed or not, in my birthday suit. And tell the truth? Having someone I *DO* know there would actually make it even harder.

    Still, if I was there I'm sure I'd get over it - would be a waste of time not to. I could get over it.

    Guys complaining...sounds like they either a) have low self-esteem or b) were very embarassed when they stood to attention.

    Fri 2009/01/09 08:31:15 JST (ID #441425)
    reply to litokid's comment
  • Dcg
    Dcg in Berkeley, CA (Registered on 2007/12/17)
    College Student

    I'm too shy for a regular onsen let alone a mixed one.

    Fri 2009/01/09 08:33:17 JST (ID #441432)
    reply to Dcg's comment
  • Barsona
    Barsona in Bay Area, California (Registered on 2007/08/03)
    NEET (no, student, AND employed min. wage)
    http://otterhangar.blogspot.com/

    it's not like I haven't done it before... Regardless, I like traditional onsen...

    Fri 2009/01/09 08:33:42 JST (ID #441433)
    reply to Barsona's comment
  • Jello;
    Jello; in CO, USA (Registered on 2008/12/22)
    Student

    I would love to go to an onsen. OwO
    Might try a mixed but would probably be too embarrassed.

    Fri 2009/01/09 08:35:32 JST (ID #441435)
    reply to Jello;'s comment
  • jonhohx
    jonhohx in adelaide (Registered on 2007/05/14)
    filmaker
    http://bigstick-freshturd-hotday.blogspot.com/

    hei danny...xxxcellent post....more like this please

    Fri 2009/01/09 08:35:34 JST (ID #441436)
    reply to jonhohx's comment
  • R-1
    R-1 in a happy place. (Registered on 2007/07/05)
    Overman
    http://myplasticmoustache.blogspot.com/

    Probably not. I'm actually shy in real life...

    Fri 2009/01/09 08:48:44 JST (ID #441445)
    reply to R-1's comment
  • Rin
    Rin in Toronto (Registered on 2008/01/04)
    Student Otaku (ITM Student) and ACG NA Staff
    http://koiaichaku.com/

    I would love to visit that place...
    Maybe the next time I go to Japan in the summer...
    I wonder what is the limit that one person should take in a hot spring...
    I would feel wrong for people to see my dolphin who are the same gender (male) as me...

    Fri 2009/01/09 09:04:03 JST (ID #441458)
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  • himatsuri
    himatsuri in On the Moon (Registered on 2008/12/12)
    Student

    I guess I wouldn't mind if I was still a little kid or an adult but right now... You know puberty and stuff... It's embarrassing.

    Fri 2009/01/09 09:18:09 JST (ID #441464)
    reply to himatsuri's comment
  • TheAndySan
    TheAndySan in Ohayo (Registered on 2008/10/23)
    Blogger Looking For Employment
    http://www.theandysan.com

    Those pics of Yokohama are awesome, Danny!

    Fri 2009/01/09 09:31:41 JST (ID #441479)
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  • spectre
    spectre in Bolehland (Registered on 2008/09/07)
    Trendspotter Busybody Mercenaries
    http://spectreoutreach.blogspot.com

    I recalled seen a japanese restaurant named ONSEN here at Malaysia but that different tales! XD
    BTw i don't mind sharing but at lest wear swimming trunk for guys or bikini for gals to avoid *ahem* complication !

    Fri 2009/01/09 09:45:31 JST (ID #441493)
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  • Poofiemus
    Poofiemus in Education Camp, US (Registered on 2008/07/21)
    University's Slave

    That new comment button is HUGE.

    That's fascinating. I had no idea there were high-rise hotsprings, so to speak. Apparently there's some natural hot springs not to far from where I live, but supposedly the old hippie guy that escorts people there is rather scary.

    Thanks for providing wallpaper sizes of some of those! I've snagged image 24071 myself.

    Fri 2009/01/09 10:00:01 JST (ID #441511)
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    • Burford
      Burford in the path of a traction engine. (Registered on 2008/05/28)
      Lurker, and part time super-villian.
      http://burfordus.wordpress.com

      Poofiemus! You're back! Yaaaaay!

      Fri 2009/01/09 21:46:35 JST (ID #441991)
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  • Kinoshinta
    Kinoshinta in New Mexico, USA (Registered on 2008/09/01)
    College Student

    Wow that's another place to mark on my map of places to visit... Looks real luxurious. BUt yeah mixed bath? No problem unless someone I know really well is with me.

    Fri 2009/01/09 10:00:18 JST (ID #441512)
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  • Triddy
    Triddy in British Columbia, Canada (Registered on 2007/11/28)
    Student

    Another trip, huh? I loved the pictures from last year, too.

    I wouldn't be able to get into a mixed onsen. I would love to, but I don't trust my dolphin to not salute its counterparts.

    Fri 2009/01/09 10:46:30 JST (ID #441546)
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  • Kiyomaro
    Kiyomaro in Singapore (Registered on 2009/01/09)
    -

    Hi Danny.I have some question that I would like to ask you.Can you email me at ooliver016@gmail.com?Thanks a lot.

    Fri 2009/01/09 10:59:23 JST (ID #441552)
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  • Abi-kun
    Abi-kun in Poland (Registered on 2008/01/06)
    a guy who cares (sort of...)

    LOL I've never heard of a English speaking white Yakuza guy so why bother with translation ?_?. About this no tattoo policy, I can't take a dip with Angelina Jolie cause she's got a tatoos ? No fair ;_;.

    Fri 2009/01/09 11:09:46 JST (ID #441555)
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  • Mimi
    Mimi in MIT (Registered on 2008/03/11)
    Student
    http://web.mit.edu/anime/www/index.shtml

    Never went to a co-gendered onsen but they are so fun and relaxing! My parents always have these weird onsen gatherings where all of their friends come and we all relax and chit-chat together. There is a co-gender hot-spring area but you have to wear bathing suits. ^^;

    A co-ed one sounds fun if I go with friends, as long as there's no bad people there. xD

    Fri 2009/01/09 11:11:23 JST (ID #441556)
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  • spidr245
    spidr245 in Everywhere, Anywhere, and sometimes There too (Registered on 2008/08/25)
    Ninja / Engineer / Sensei / 魔法少女 (What!?! I can't be, I'm a guy...)

    New place to add to the "Sites To Visit" list.

    Fri 2009/01/09 11:35:09 JST (ID #441573)
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  • Bill Cooney
    Bill Cooney in Head in Japan, Feet in Australia (Registered on 2009/01/05)
    Account Manager by day, ???? by night
    http://www.bill-cooney.com

    I went to mixed onsen when I lived in Tohoku. Unfortunately the lower population density, especially in the 18-35 age group means that you end up with a lot of 60+ women staring at your man-parts.

    Fri 2009/01/09 11:39:05 JST (ID #441580)
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  • lerry[maru]
    lerry[maru] in Kuala Lumpur, MY (Registered on 2008/09/14)
    Nekophilia

    Onsen? I never went to one before xD Mixed onsen has its own pros and cons, as mentioned in the article... And the "bumping" thingy scares me.

    Fri 2009/01/09 11:39:49 JST (ID #441582)
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  • samejima
    samejima in Philippines (Registered on 2007/01/10)
    CG Artist wannabe / Figure Collector / Deadman
    http://uselessthoughts.net/journal/

    Dolphin would be happy to show themselves to kitties once in a while. :]

    Fri 2009/01/09 11:49:44 JST (ID #441595)
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    • samejima
      samejima in Philippines (Registered on 2007/01/10)
      CG Artist wannabe / Figure Collector / Deadman
      http://uselessthoughts.net/journal/

      I've been to a huge open air hot spring here in the country but none of the people go nude.. It's just like a swimming pool cuz it's huge and mixed gender.

      Fri 2009/01/09 11:52:03 JST (ID #441599)
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  • Evil King
    Evil King in Vlaardingen, the Netherlands, Earth (Registered on 2007/12/18)
    Student and full-time otaku

    I've put onsen on my to-do-when-in-Japan-list. Now if it would be a mixed onsen with nice girlies...that would be the best vacation ever ^^

    BTW that zoom on the lumix is quite something.

    Fri 2009/01/09 11:52:07 JST (ID #441600)
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  • Sabekuji Kaneda
    Sabekuji Kaneda in Parañaque, Philippines (Registered on 2008/06/21)
    Mechanical Engineering student
    http://sabekujikaneda.multiply.com/

    You know they should realize that not all tattooed persons are violent or criminals. But then again, it's Japan. When in Rome, do what the Romans do. Oh wait-- O_o

    I'm the shy type. I don't wanna be seen by others while in my birthday suit. Mixed bathing with girls (especially the young and juicy ones) will make me really uncomfortable x_x

    I haven't watched the latest Rambo movie yet but since you mentioned "kids and limbs flying all over the place" maybe it's time I watch it! XD

    Fri 2009/01/09 12:13:58 JST (ID #441612)
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    • XSportSeeker
      XSportSeeker in Brazil (Registered on 2007/08/22)
      Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
      http://xspblog.com

      Not all places in Japan are like that though, thankfully! ^^
      I got some tattoos, and had no problems in my trip there!

      Sat 2009/01/10 10:02:17 JST (ID #442653)
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  • Pyoro
    Pyoro in Singapore (Registered on 2007/08/22)
    Student
    http://anime.tedfox.com/

    that lx3 is really good at taking night shots.... *drools
    also, having been in the army, seeing naked dolphins is a given. i try to hide mine but sigh to no avail. i felt so violated back then blehhh

    Fri 2009/01/09 12:31:48 JST (ID #441627)
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  • froggy
    froggy in France (Registered on 2008/11/20)
    Marketer

    incredible shots with the LX3

    danny i have read some reviews saying that the LX3 is quite slow

    could you confirm ?

    thanks a lot

    Fri 2009/01/09 13:07:50 JST (ID #441651)
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  • adatti
    adatti in Driffield, England (Registered on 2008/10/01)
    Call centre supervisor
    http://myanimelist.net/adatti

    I would love to go to an onsen, but I have several tattoo's and it seems to be a rule encountered at all of them which I have looked into...either cross it off the to do list or get rid of them it seems

    Fri 2009/01/09 13:35:49 JST (ID #441662)
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  • clone
    clone in stardestroyer (Registered on 2009/01/09)

    incredible place to spend night!^^;

    Fri 2009/01/09 13:37:33 JST (ID #441665)
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  • aprilius20
    aprilius20 in Malaysia. Physically, at least. (Registered on 2008/10/26)
    Student, part-time Haruhi wannabe (that bit about godhood etc)
    http://www.aprilius20.wordpress.com

    Would love to go to an onsen one day, but it'll have to be a private one where no one can see^^

    Fri 2009/01/09 14:34:35 JST (ID #441698)
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  • Yuuichi
    Yuuichi in Amsterdam!!!:D (Registered on 2008/05/15)
    Student Game Development.

    Sounds like one hell of an adventure ;) Nice post :D

    Fri 2009/01/09 14:56:19 JST (ID #441719)
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  • Senn
    Senn in KL/SG (Registered on 2007/04/03)
    Web Designer
    http://insennity.com/

    First thing came into my mind when seeing the top picture is Honey & Clover ^^
    And mixed onsen? Probably will try but then again probably not ^^;

    Fri 2009/01/09 15:34:33 JST (ID #441752)
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    • XSportSeeker
      XSportSeeker in Brazil (Registered on 2007/08/22)
      Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
      http://xspblog.com

      Yeah, the ferris wheel at the awesome closing credits...

      Sat 2009/01/10 10:01:10 JST (ID #442652)
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  • andra
    andra in Singapore (Registered on 2007/11/06)
    中学生
    http://thezhukeeper.blogspot.com

    only when theres someone coming with me ^^; I am very shy lols.

    Fri 2009/01/09 15:36:34 JST (ID #441755)
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  • sanguine
    sanguine in Philippines (Registered on 2008/09/12)
    Student
    http://sanguinerose.wordpress.com/

    Going to onsen, A definitely must-do when I visit Japan. Onsen is a place to relax so sharing a bath with the opposite gender would make me uncomfortable.

    Fri 2009/01/09 15:38:04 JST (ID #441757)
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    • EMîkro
      EMîkro in Germany (Registered on 2008/09/16)
      Student | J-Drama beau
      http://www.emikro.de.vu

      I think so, too. A must-do. But if you visit Japan with your girlfriend it would be nicer to using a mixed bath.

      I don't know, but is this the place you see in one episode of "Hachimitsu to Clover" where Yamada Ayumi and Hanamoto Shuji went? I say that because of the big wheel with the digital clock. Does the wheel has a light show? Cool =)

      Fri 2009/01/09 15:54:17 JST (ID #441762)
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  • Okita
    Okita in Germany (Registered on 2008/10/28)
    Student & Game Designer
    http://www.artificialzeromedia.com/

    of course I would do it. only thing is to hope that it is not full of old women =D

    Fri 2009/01/09 17:21:36 JST (ID #441816)
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  • leefe
    leefe in a tincan. (Registered on 2007/08/15)
    Lazyass human
    http://nipah.wordpress.com

    Been to a hot spring in Korea once and I totally loved it. They had different sorts of pools, and outdoor dipping in winter is awesome ^^;

    I really wanna try hotsprings in Japan... during winter :D

    Fri 2009/01/09 17:48:10 JST (ID #441829)
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  • bell
    bell in singapore (Registered on 2008/04/02)

    I would try onsen if I visit japan or korea.

    Fri 2009/01/09 19:11:55 JST (ID #441862)
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  • kona.kona
    kona.kona in Singapore (Registered on 2008/10/15)
    Student
    http://konadora.wordpress.com

    So that was the tag the tour guide for my japan trip was talking about o.o; interesting ^^

    Fri 2009/01/09 19:30:18 JST (ID #441881)
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  • Ekowc
    Ekowc in Finland (Registered on 2007/07/15)
    Ordinary soul (student)
    http://www.ekowc.net

    Never been to onsen, but onsens are similiar to saunas. There are even mixed steam saunas, the steam prevents seeing someone elses private parts.

    Fri 2009/01/09 19:39:35 JST (ID #441888)
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  • Matteas
    Matteas in Prague, Czech Republic (Registered on 2008/10/25)
    High school student
    http://www.animeraku.com

    I would love to go to onsen. Definitely a must-go once I get to Japan.

    Fri 2009/01/09 20:04:48 JST (ID #441905)
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  • Xcomp
    Xcomp in UK, Glasgow (Registered on 2008/12/01)
    http://xcomprandomness.co.uk/

    Looks like a real cosy place! That carnival right opposite looks like it might be a bit noisy, though.

    I would probably be too shy for mixed onsens. I also think that if more young girls are going into them there will be a BIG difference in the male and female ratio!

    Funny hot springs are very much associated with Japan when other countries have it too. I've been to ones in China that were in different flavours... Coffee, milk, green tea etc. Of course, I didn't try to taste any of it! Wasn't really used to the hot temperatures at first but good experience. Will have to try out Japan's ones!

    Fri 2009/01/09 20:29:06 JST (ID #441924)
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  • Felipe
    Felipe in Brasil (Registered on 2008/12/14)
    Actor, Moviemaker and Blogger.
    http://sitedofonseca.blogspot.com

    I must be a great place to relax! Beautiful too!!

    (Remind me of Hinata-son)

    Fri 2009/01/09 21:27:35 JST (ID #441973)
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  • chun
    chun in need to be in bed (Registered on 2007/01/09)
    part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
    http://puppy52art.com/

    I don't think I can use the onsen ^^; I might pass out after :P
    anyways the image of "walk along the wall with your back facing it" LOL!!! I thought everyone would at least have a towel to cover up ^^; I remember my cousin say cover the face at an onsen :P

    Fri 2009/01/09 21:44:12 JST (ID #441988)
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  • Burford
    Burford in the path of a traction engine. (Registered on 2008/05/28)
    Lurker, and part time super-villian.
    http://burfordus.wordpress.com

    I wouldn't go to an onsen. Dont like getting nekkid for a shower, nevermind when there are other folkies about. Stupid fatness and lack of self confidence >.<

    Fri 2009/01/09 21:50:42 JST (ID #441995)
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  • garturo62
    garturo62 in Arizona (Registered on 2008/12/23)
    none

    Very beautiful place and whats with the stitch napkins.

    Fri 2009/01/09 21:54:07 JST (ID #441997)
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  • crashcat
    crashcat in Tokyo (Registered on 2007/08/22)
    Student
    http://crashacat.wordpress.com

    Hmm.. I'll try the onsen out. 2 months to go. So excited.

    Btw Danny, could you leave the exif data in the photo's? It's interesting stuff for the likes of me ^^

    Fri 2009/01/09 22:11:12 JST (ID #442008)
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  • pooks
    pooks in Toronto,ON (Registered on 2008/09/27)
    3D Video Game Artist
    http://gamedevtalk.wordpress.com

    WTB Wholesale Costco pack of Stitch Tissues! And I will also take a ticket to a mixed Onsen :P

    Fri 2009/01/09 22:25:14 JST (ID #442013)
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  • Zou
    Zou in New York City (Registered on 2008/07/08)
    Student & Authorized Chicken Slapper
    http://www.otakuinternational.com

    Damn man I have a tattoo too, I can never go to a hot spring in Japan in my life, DAMN IT!

    Fri 2009/01/09 23:33:56 JST (ID #442041)
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    • XSportSeeker
      XSportSeeker in Brazil (Registered on 2007/08/22)
      Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
      http://xspblog.com

      Not true!
      That one in Yokohama might be run by people with prejudice or something, but I went in two onsens in my trip to Japan that had no problems with Tats.
      Have 4 in my arms, and no one had a problem with them... :D

      Sat 2009/01/10 09:59:16 JST (ID #442647)
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  • Asterisk-CGY
    Asterisk-CGY in Cali (Registered on 2008/09/18)
    TBD

    Hey look, a Stitch tissue box.

    Sat 2009/01/10 00:25:59 JST (ID #442079)
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  • MasterSkirtChaser
    MasterSkirtChaser in Canada (Registered on 2008/04/29)
    Student

    *cries*

    it's beautiful...

    Sat 2009/01/10 00:59:32 JST (ID #442107)
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  • Elfen
    Elfen in argentina, tucuman, san miguel de tucuman (Registered on 2009/01/07)
    diseñador grafico
    http://elfen-site.blogspot.com

    todo me gusto... hasta las cabezas de pescado... que suerte tienes de vivir alli..
    la verdad que muy pocas veces se ven esos espectaculares paisajes jejeje ... y tienes un manga de Maken-ki!

    .
    una pregunta... aunque ni creo que la respondas pero si lo haces ok!!

    conoces algun argentino que viva por alli...???

    /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

    I liked everything ... Fish heads up ... lucky that you have to live there ..
    the truth that is rarely seen such spectacular scenery jejeje ... and have a sleeve Maken-ki!

    .
    a question ... but nor do I believe that the answer but if you do ok!

    know some Argentines living there ...???

    Sat 2009/01/10 01:19:37 JST (ID #442128)
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  • FMPhoenixHawk
    FMPhoenixHawk in Michigan, USA (Registered on 2008/01/20)
    Scientist, unemployed.
    http://fmphoenixhawk.livejournal.com

    Wait, those figs or Rei and Asuka are edible? Strange....
    I think I could do it. But having never gotten to, I can't be certain.

    Sat 2009/01/10 02:32:19 JST (ID #442190)
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  • Locksley
    Locksley in Nottingham, UK (Registered on 2007/11/28)
    Law student
    http://www.locksleynet.com

    Cool photos in this post! Your camera can take some really good night shots!

    Sat 2009/01/10 02:40:17 JST (ID #442199)
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  • Snafu Slick
    Snafu Slick in South Carolina, USA (Registered on 2008/06/12)
    Motivational Speaker

    Nice photos, the fish heads creep me out though.

    Sat 2009/01/10 04:57:02 JST (ID #442325)
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    • kmyk
      kmyk in Vancouver (Registered on 2008/02/18)
      Student
      http://www.flickr.com/photos/kmyk88

      fish heads are really good <3 should try one and see :P

      Sat 2009/01/10 05:02:05 JST (ID #442328)
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      • Salt
        Salt in Canaduh - Cube-ec (Registered on 2008/12/31)
        ♦College Student♦

        I disagree :x

        Other notee * Looks like a good place, wish we had places like this which handed out Yukatas :3 here.

        Sat 2009/01/10 05:22:13 JST (ID #442355)
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  • kmyk
    kmyk in Vancouver (Registered on 2008/02/18)
    Student
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/kmyk88

    I don't think I enjoy people staring at me in the nude, heck I don't even like people staring at me at all...... hmmmm....

    Sat 2009/01/10 05:01:29 JST (ID #442327)
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  • mrcliff
    mrcliff in Texas (Registered on 2008/11/07)

    Outside of the fish heads, that looks like fun. So would they kick you out even if your a foreigner with a tattoo?

    Sat 2009/01/10 05:30:15 JST (ID #442361)
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  • Akiba-Kid
    Akiba-Kid in California, USA (Registered on 2008/01/17)
    Online Shop
    http://wildarms.egloos.com

    Ah, another trip to this awesome onsen, now I really want to go when I visit Japan. I realized that I never went to an onsen ever! So I wonder how much it costs per day/night to visit this place?

    Sat 2009/01/10 05:49:54 JST (ID #442374)
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  • shinky
    shinky in Malaysia (Registered on 2008/04/15)
    Ronin
    http://roadblogg.blogspot.com

    Life is so nice there~
    Better save up now to plan for Japan!!! ^.^

    Sat 2009/01/10 06:50:04 JST (ID #442439)
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  • exurbanotaku
    exurbanotaku in America (Registered on 2008/01/10)
    Consultant

    Perhaps, I am being overly self-conscious, but I would find it difficult to disrobe in front of complete strangers (mixed bath or not). Certainly, the prospects of mixed bathing sounds promising, but I simply could not bring myself to do it. Then again, I am a pretty private type of person when it comes to matters of body image.

    Sat 2009/01/10 08:30:22 JST (ID #442559)
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  • XSportSeeker
    XSportSeeker in Brazil (Registered on 2007/08/22)
    Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
    http://xspblog.com

    Dunno about mixed... but sepparated I already got in.
    Repeating myself, but the one thing I really miss from my trip to Japan is Onsens.

    Pics are really nice... some of them are a little bit grainy though.

    Not allowing tattoos is kinda stupid though huh? Prejudice some?

    Anyways, a really nice scenario... I didn't go to that specific onsen, but we walked around Yokohama... had a nice view of the ferris wheel on that viewing tower

    Sat 2009/01/10 09:57:04 JST (ID #442642)
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  • meggie1010
    meggie1010 in San Diego, California (Registered on 2008/12/06)
    Student

    I would be so nervous to go into an onsen. I don't want to miss a great opportunity but I don't want people seeing me nekkid. Maybe the trick about going at 3 am would make it better.

    Sat 2009/01/10 11:42:32 JST (ID #442825)
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  • Maha chan
    Maha chan in Utrecht, The Netherlands (Registered on 2008/05/17)
    Graphic designer

    Looks so super relaxing and nice.
    I've never been to an onsen, but I do go to mixed sauna's here alot.
    Love sleeping in a bathrobe infront of a huge fireplace in a chair after being busted from a day in the steamrooms <3~

    Sat 2009/01/10 14:16:22 JST (ID #442944)
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  • Blowfish
    Blowfish in Close to Dyusseru,Karlsland (Registered on 2008/06/11)
    Physical Therapist
    http://www.flyingpussyfoot.com

    At first i thought that you reposted your old post ^^;;;

    I love the view over the skyline.It doesnt really sound romantic but i like beeing up in a big city watching over the bright skyline.I always get a fuzzy feeling then.

    About the Dolphin beeing seen by other people:
    I have no problem with that.I sometimes go into the Sauna and well were all humans after all.I could understand that you dont want anyone to see your dolphin if your Dolphin looks more like a Orca^^
    Theres even that funny story where i was in the sauna and my old female biology teacher came in.She didnt recognize me but well it still was awkward ^^

    Danny i have another totally unrelated thing to ask:
    How come taht you are allowed to take pictures nearly everywhere?I tried to do some photowalks aswell but nearly everytime the owners/people rejected my request to take pictures.I dont shoot pictures without asking for a permit.Is the mentality in Japan that different or are you just a hot damn good ninja photographer

    Sat 2009/01/10 16:20:03 JST (ID #443056)
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  • Setsukyie
    Setsukyie in Malaysia (Registered on 2008/01/05)
    Student during the day, otaku at night, and amateur musician ^_^
    http://www.thebanzaieffect.com/

    After a hard day of work, nothing beats this..
    Really want to go there in the future.

    Sat 2009/01/10 17:22:59 JST (ID #443107)
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  • cactaur
    cactaur in despair (Registered on 2008/01/13)

    i would never get in a mixed hot spring in my birthday suit... first, it's really embarrassing. second, while thinking about this question, the picture that came up was the scene from EuroTrip where they go to a nude beach hoping to see some eyes, but instead get to see "the biggest sausage fest on earth" XD

    Sat 2009/01/10 19:47:44 JST (ID #443254)
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  • OMGbutteredtoast
    OMGbutteredtoast in pensacola, FL, USA (Registered on 2009/01/04)
    student/ legal assistant/ otaku/ worshipper of dc.com

    that seeems like fun. i wouldnt go in the bath tho, had enough middle school locker room traumas.

    Sat 2009/01/10 20:09:37 JST (ID #443277)
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  • blazingfirexp
    blazingfirexp in United States (Registered on 2007/12/31)
    Student

    that looks so relaxing and fun. the lumix zoom function is amazing!

    Sun 2009/01/11 11:45:53 JST (ID #444201)
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  • never been to one, but it does look interesting.

    Sun 2009/01/11 12:26:23 JST (ID #444238)
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  • Meimi132
    Meimi132 in Stuck in the void between the net life and real life. (Registered on 2007/12/03)
    Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
    http://meimi132.wordpress.com/

    Those chairs with speakers in look awesome... And the view is really cool.

    As for the hot springs.... I'm not sure... Wouldn't do unisex, maybe just women... but even then I wouldn't know where to look...

    Mon 2009/01/12 05:11:54 JST (ID #444988)
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  • Emi
    Emi in Michigan (Registered on 2008/03/24)
    University Student
    http://emimilove.blogspot.com

    The pictures are beautiful!

    I would definitely love to go to an onsen, but probably not a mixed one. But who knows~ ^^;

    Mon 2009/01/12 07:29:51 JST (ID #445093)
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  • Phalon
    Phalon in South Dakota (Registered on 2008/04/13)
    Student / Software Engineer

    I would like to go to a mixed onsen but I'm afraid I wouldn't last. I have a hard enough time sitting in a hot tub and having women in bathing suits around.

    Mon 2009/01/12 11:13:10 JST (ID #445225)
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  • loplop
    loplop in Somewhere near Seiroka (Registered on 2007/02/10)
    H/R Type person
    http://loplopseromilfblog.blogspot.com/

    Nice pictures as always. It's a shame the last trip over that we didn't get to one due to family obligations.

    Tue 2009/01/13 01:18:47 JST (ID #445928)
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  • pokeken
    pokeken in london, uk (Registered on 2009/01/13)
    project finance adviser

    I went to that onsen back in Sept 08.....I have a place very close to there in minato mirai. I hope to move out there and join my wife at the end of the year if things go well at work!

    Great photos again!

    Tue 2009/01/13 02:23:39 JST (ID #446057)
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  • Tori Croome
    Tori Croome in Massachusetts, USA (Registered on 2008/03/18)
    Hotel - Night Audit

    I would not mind bathing with other people in the sense of being offended by their nakedness -- if it is something I don't want to see I will just not look. Actually I would just not look even if I did want to see, because it's rude. However I never WILL bath in public hot spring because I'm quite a bit overweight even by American standards, and would feel guilty subjecting others to that image.

    Tue 2009/01/13 08:04:17 JST (ID #446500)
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  • Mirabem
    Mirabem in Philadelphia, US (Registered on 2008/11/06)
    FREETER

    Hey danny, with the exception of the stereotype of only yakuza/criminals being tattooed, is there some other cultural significance to denying tattooed individuals entry to hot springs? Are there alot of other places where that sort of rule is imposed? It's something I've wondered for a while. When I've traveled abroad in other parts of Asia, especially when visiting relatives, I've been told by people I meet that I'm pretty heavily tattooed for a woman(I have full sleeves). Where I live, it's fairly common to see regular people(office workers, professionals, mothers, etc) with lots of tattoos. It just sort of blends together till it's something you rarely notice anymore. So I find it interesting that there are places that would deny someone entry because of that.

    Tue 2009/01/13 10:24:02 JST (ID #446625)
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    • GNdynames
      GNdynames in Toronto, Ontario (Registered on 2008/07/29)
      Student, Bioresearch Assistant, WAVE VP Communications
      http://gndynames.wordpress.com

      I'm not sure about Japan, but it's the gangster stereotype in China often have have some kind of tattoo

      Wed 2009/01/14 03:37:09 JST (ID #447340)
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    • Lauri
      Lauri in New York (Registered on 2009/03/15)
      Housewife

      Same here, Does anyone know of any onsen that you CAN go to if you are tattooed? Clearly i'm not yukuza...

      Mon 2009/05/25 16:47:20 JST (ID #620585)
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  • lostandfound
    lostandfound in Singapore (Registered on 2007/10/21)
    Hikikomori in the making
    http://supermariabros.deviantart.com/

    I don't mind sharing the bathroom with the same gender but with girls... I might nosebleed and yea, it'll cause alot of trouble^^;...

    Tue 2009/01/13 19:16:58 JST (ID #447003)
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  • balance
    balance in Canada (Registered on 2008/09/24)
    Student @ UofT
    http://balancebox.wordpress.com/

    danny will you be posting HD version (1920x1200) of these pictures? I want to use the ferris wheel and the city nights as my wallpaper.

    thanks

    Wed 2009/01/14 10:18:45 JST (ID #447597)
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  • Ido
    Ido in Laval, Canada (Registered on 2007/11/07)
    Drug testing

    I wish I could go now~ T_T

    Sun 2009/01/25 21:55:35 JST (ID #462203)
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  • Johny
    Johny in Toronto, Canada (Registered on 2009/01/04)
    Student
    http://ivan05.deviantart.com/

    "There are two relaxation lounges - one for folks who snore and for those who don't but occasionally fart"
    -lol>>I chose snorring.

    Mon 2009/01/26 08:22:58 JST (ID #462789)
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  • misae
    misae in Corea / U.S. (Registered on 2009/01/21)
    高1学生 (工学・科学)
    http://nurinamo.comli.com/

    I wish I could go to an onsen~
    I've only went to saunas before, so an onsen would be nice.

    Thu 2009/01/29 07:19:10 JST (ID #466650)
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  • Jackzilla!
    Jackzilla! in USA (Registered on 2009/02/21)
    Photographer Wanna-be

    Hot spring, hot bath in Japan is a wonderful thing. An amazing experience, but Americans need to be instructed in how to do it all correctly, the Japanese way.

    In America, Hotbath, springs, it just became a cesspool of gay activity and never really worked out. No, I do not speak from experience. We're just not as community centered as Japan and the place is full of weirdos.

    Mon 2009/03/16 19:07:26 JST (ID #524090)
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  • Hatchuu-san
    Hatchuu-san in Canberra, Australia (Registered on 2009/03/22)
    Mangaka, Otaku, Gamer, Figure collector and full time fangirl
    http://animeamphitere.deviantart.com/

    I've always wanted to visit an onsen, but I don't think I'd have the courage to reveal myself to anyone. No oppai for you XD

    Sat 2009/04/18 11:47:11 JST (ID #568927)
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    • Andoryu
      Andoryu in Japan (Registered on 2009/05/17)
      会社員
      http://www.japancloseup.com

      I have to admit the first time I went to the onsen I was nervous but, like everything else, you get use to it. I now like it so much I have a membership at a lo
      cal onsen/gym and I probably only use my home shower 3 times a week!

      Mon 2009/05/25 16:06:41 JST (ID #620510)
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  • ahbonk
    ahbonk in Tokyo (but still a Malaysian loh!) (Registered on 2007/12/29)
    Game Designer
    http://www.ahbonk.net

    Ah great pics as usual!

    Danny, I would like to know the total damage in terms of yen, including the din-dins and what not. Wanna budget my expenses for my first trip there :3

    Mon 2009/05/25 14:54:44 JST (ID #620436)
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  • De-JaY
    De-JaY in Saarbruecken, Germany (Registered on 2009/05/19)
    EFfin' Otaku
    http://www.touhou.us/blog

    Great pics but... these Kabuto Yaki look creepy.

    Mon 2009/05/25 17:07:27 JST (ID #620638)
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  • wormgear
    wormgear in Chicago (Registered on 2008/02/22)
    Software Quality Engineer
    http://brotherwormgear.blogspot.com/

    Lots of folks are a bit self-conscious here, eh?? Well, don't let that stop you from having this wonderful experience that has an important place at the heart and soul of Japan!

    Onsen - one of the greatest, most relaxing joys in life, IMO. I am not embarrassed at all being nekkid in the presence of others. The very first time I went to an onsen was a tiny bit uncomfortable, however. I went with my wife and her family, except she was still just my girlfriend at that time (not even my fiancee yet). I had met her father for the first time only 3 days earlier and then we were getting naked and soaking in the onsen together. Also, my Japanese language skills were just *awful* back then and it was awkward at times. The ryokan was so nice, though-- situated in a beautiful mountain resort in northern Miyagi Prefecture called Akiu. The kaiseki there was soooo delicious. I don't mind this experience at all anymore since he's my father-in-law now and we get along great.

    A couple of years ago I went to a very nice onsen in Nagoya with my friends and that was so great. We stayed for a long time! I would really appreciate the opportunity to go to konyoku since I could go together with my wife.

    Mon 2009/05/25 19:16:57 JST (ID #620882)
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    • wormgear
      wormgear in Chicago (Registered on 2008/02/22)
      Software Quality Engineer
      http://brotherwormgear.blogspot.com/

      Oh! I didn't even mention how much I enjoyed these photos! I would love to go to that place; it looks so nice!! Maybe next time I can visit my brother-in-law who lives in Yokohama - I'll suggest we go there!

      Mon 2009/05/25 19:18:29 JST (ID #620887)
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  • Dark-kai3
    Dark-kai3 in Nottingham (Registered on 2009/05/13)
    Physics Student
    http://dark-kai3.blogspot.com

    I'm comfortable enough for single onsen, and I'm proud enough to quite happily go into a mixed onsen...not sure about how much self control I'd have with my dolphin though ^^
    Also, the zoom on that Lumix is amazing!

    Mon 2009/05/25 20:12:21 JST (ID #620960)
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  • MackyMac
    MackyMac in USofA (Registered on 2009/05/21)
    Full time Otaku part time kyouyu

    First time post-er but longtime reader. Hi Danny!

    Wow, that's my first time to see the inside of an onsen. It's very fancy. I really have to try this one when I go to Japan (maybe next year). But hmmm, the sign..."persons associated with violent gangs" made me laugh so hard. I'm wondering if violent gang members carry ID there lol!

    I'm comfortable being nakkie amongs girl friends but I don't think it's something I can do among stranger. But I change my mind easily.

    Tue 2009/05/26 01:19:51 JST (ID #621174)
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  • The Winged One
    The Winged One in Denver, CO (Registered on 2009/05/14)
    Drafts Person...looking for work.

    I would love to go to an onsen! But I would first have to get used to my own body lol.

    Fri 2009/05/29 10:03:18 JST (ID #625519)
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  • Smooth Operata
    Smooth Operata in Wisconsin, USA (Registered on 2009/10/28)
    Spec Ops Otaku

    Yet, another reason why I need to get my butt over to Japan.

    Wed 2009/11/04 12:04:28 JST (ID #737451)
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