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'Am I supposed to be naked?' What it's really like communal bathing in Japan

Stepping into a steamy world where social norms are shed along with your clothes, Japan's communal baths, or "onsens," invite you to experience an age-old tradition that challenges the Western mindset.

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'Am I supposed to be naked?' What it's really like communal bathing in Japan
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    'With My Boss'!? 4 Weird Things About Japanese Bath Culture That Shocked Foreign Visitors

    'With My Boss'!? 4 Weird Things About Japanese Bath Culture That Shocked Foreign Visitors

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