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That Ryokan Costs Forty Thousand Yen a Night. You Can Use Its Hot Spring for About a Thousand. Beginner

That Ryokan Costs Forty Thousand Yen a Night. You Can Use Its Hot Spring for About a Thousand.

higaeri nyuuyoku, dekimasu ka? · Can I use the bath just for the day?

Mini-Lesson #onsen

One Tiny Towel for a Whole Onsen Bath? Here's How to Ask for Another. Beginner

One Tiny Towel for a Whole Onsen Bath? Here's How to Ask for Another.

taoru o mou ichi-mai kudasai · One more towel, please

onsen #onsen

Which Onsen Door Is Mine? Read These Two Kanji Survival

Which Onsen Door Is Mine? Read These Two Kanji

otoko-yu / onna-yu · men's bath / women's bath

recognition-drill #onsen

Got a Tattoo? Ask This Before the Onsen Turns You Away Beginner

Got a Tattoo? Ask This Before the Onsen Turns You Away

tatū ga atte mo hairemasu ka? · Can I go in even with a tattoo?

Mini-Lesson #onsen

Onsen Rules Tourists Always Break Intermediate

Onsen Rules Tourists Always Break

kakeyu · rinsing off before getting in

Cultural Wedge #onsen

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