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Onsen Etiquette and Body Hair: What First-Timers Should Know
Body hair is not an onsen etiquette issue in Japan. Learn what actually matters: washing, towels, tattoos, and bathing rules before you go.
Japan Onsen Etiquette: A Step-by-Step Guide for First-Timers
Japan onsen etiquette explained simply: wash first, no swimsuits, tattoo rules, towel use, and common mistakes first-timers make.

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