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Japanese-Style Bathing Is Joking Experience
A Japan themed feature recounts foreign visitors and Tokyo residents enjoying public baths. It notes the mix of Western plumbing in hotels, the appeal of traditional hot water baths, and the cost and customs of Tokyo bathhouses. The piece mentions private massages as fronts for prostitution and the gender segregated nature of most baths in Japan.
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