Sunamushi Onsen
Posted by harvey in Culture on 21. Aug, 2005 | 4 Comments
In Kagoshima (and maybe other places as well) they have Sunamushi Onsens. As you know, regular onsens are “hot springs”. Where you get naked and jump into a naturally hot bath with a bunch of old men. Or, if you’re lucky, you can get a private room and jump in with only your girlfriend. 貸し切り！ [...]
Awaodori in Kanagawa
Posted by harvey in Culture on 09. Aug, 2005 | No Comments
Awaodori is a type of Japanese dance which started in Shikoku, but I had a chance to see a big Awaodori festival in Kanagawa recently. I have seen many types of traditional Japanese dance, but Awaodori was especially interesting. The dance involves men who bend their legs down to a type of half squat, and [...]
