Periodicals > The Bulletin > Vol. 72, No. 3
| Name: | The Eastern Way |
| Authors: | Quinn, Tom |
| Indexed Date: | 4 Feb. 2025 |
| Index Status: | Complete |
| Original Language: | English |
| Genre: | Non-Fiction |
| Citation: | Quinn, Tom. “The Eastern Way.” The Bulletin, Vol. 72, No. 3, Mar. 2023, p. 18, https://www.aanr.com/member-benefits |
Summary
A Portuguese sailor visiting Japan in 1513 was taken aback by the custom of public bathing in Japan. Despite the shift towards gender-segregated bathing in modern times, public bathing remains a cherished tradition in Japan, with strict etiquette rules and total nudity required in bathhouses.