Japanese Onsen Etiquette & Tattoo Culture | 温泉マナーと日本のタトゥー文化

What are the hidden rules of Japanese onsen? Why are tattoos often not allowed?In this episode of 日本語耳 (Nihongomimi), Marie talks about Japanese onsen (hot spring) and sento (public bath) culture, from bathing etiquette and unspoken rules to the historical reasons behind Japan’s tattoo restrictions. You’ll hear the hidden rules of Japanese onsen and public baths, as well as why tattoos in Japan have historically been restricted in public baths.このエピソードでは、日本の温泉文化や銭湯の習慣についてお話しします。温泉と銭湯の違い、お風呂の入り方のマナー、そしてタトゥーが禁止されている理由など、日本ならではのお風呂文化について紹介します。Listen as if you’re sitting with a Japanese friend, hearing natural, unfiltered Japanese at real speed.Let’s make your ears 日本語耳.You can read the full Japanese transcript here: https://www.marienukaya.com/nihongomimi