Did I get your attention? The funniest part is that I'm actually not lying. I frequently find myself naked in Japan, with many other people. Let's explore this.
Though we've only been here less about a week, it feels as though I know everyone really well. It's amazing how this industry of shared passion brings people together. Stories just seem to mesh, as though we've all just been waiting to come together in this incredibly unique country. It does help that we all shower together; being naked helps the "getting to know you" process speed along.
Now then. Getting to the, ahem, naked part.
The whole concept of an Onsen is just pure genius:
Step 1: Strip off your clothes and your shame.
Step 2: Scrub down.
Step 3: Step into the natural hot spring tub and chill.
It's essentially a giant hot tub full of spring water naturally heated by the nearby volcanic activity. You get over nudity quite quickly. Following suit with japanese customs, men and women are separated.
No men in the women's dormitory. Got it.
Beautiful blue bird day revealing Mt. Yotei (active volcano...!)
Niseko Village
Big Bang.
Another fantastic idea, courtesy of Japan: nomi-hodai. Roughly translated, all you can drink.
Beards unite.
The result of cheap, out of a plastic bottle vodka.
Danno, myself & the travelling gnome.
Les boys: Danno, Petah and Sebastian.
Katsue in a turban
In le snow.
Sessioning with Brian San.
Sitting the SAJ (japanese skiing association) exam
Still snowing
Bonnichiwa in the Hilton Onsen. Definitely an illegal photo.
The crew in the shuttle home.
So... go for a ski, chill in the Onsen and hang out. Life is tough.
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