The most important rule of etiquette to follow with mixed bathing is that both men and women should look the other way. I hope bathers once again create an atmosphere in which men and women can feel comfortable in a mixed bathing environment.

Monday 05th January, 07:01 AM JST

Kiyokazu Taniguchi, 58, who heads a society to promote mixed bathing at hot spring resorts. Mixed bathing is enjoying a renaissance among young women in rural regions but one problem is the “alligator men,” who linger in the baths for hours at a time, moving about with their heads barely above the surface of the water as they edge nearer to female bathers—just like an alligator stalking its prey. (Yomiuri Shimbun)

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neverknow2 at 11:12 AM JST - 5th January

to promote mixed bathing at hot spring resorts

The only way to increase the population.
techall at 11:21 AM JST - 5th January

Alligator Men, Hey I think I saw one of these guys on a commuter train!!
whyamiinjapan at 11:28 AM JST - 5th January

I used to go to a mixed bath but I never saw any alligator men. (I'm a turtle head man myself.) The other men in the bath gawked at the girls in our group unashamedly. But I don't blame them. They couldn't help it, because the girls strutted around like a bunch of hoes. We thought it was funny. Anyway, the whole idea of getting a little peak in is part of the fun, isn't it?
Naruki_Oni at 01:03 PM JST - 5th January

techall: maybe he was just short.

Why aren't there any links to these baths? I've been trying to find them forever. Chomp chomp.
BigInJapan at 01:39 PM JST - 5th January

And why there are no illustrations and photos?
kavikahi at 04:03 PM JST - 5th January

I despise the implication that men are "animals" in a bath. I have never bathed with alligator men, I do not plan on it either. I did enjoy a mixed bath with some elderly women and in spite of their giggles, it was soothing.
mareo2 at 08:55 PM JST - 5th January

I cant imagine miself in a mixed bath, but I guess that I can try it someday with a girfriend.
neverknow2 at 09:07 PM JST - 5th January

I despise the implication that men are "animals" in a bath. I have never bathed with alligator men, I do not plan on it either. I did enjoy a mixed bath with some elderly women and in spite of their giggles, it was soothing.

PS I am the most boring person that ever lived.
ca1ic0cat at 10:06 PM JST - 5th January

I think men are biologically evolved to take a look in spite of attempts to make them behave otherwise. I can't imaging guys not looking. Oh well...
ca1ic0cat at 10:43 PM JST - 5th January

When the old geezers start wearing scuba masks and snorkels and bring underwater cameras then all bets are off....
gonemad at 02:23 AM JST - 6th January

C'mon, let them stare if they want. What's the problem, except your education?
BlackFlag at 02:29 AM JST - 6th January

PS I am the most boring person that ever lived.

oooof ma'don! maybe he's just polite. try it, it feels nice
Nessie at 03:40 PM JST - 6th January

I'm more of an elephant man, myself.
solss at 04:28 PM JST - 7th January

"The only way to increase the population."

Hahaha, I agree
kirakira25 at 01:17 PM JST - 10th January

Oh yeah! Bring it on! The girls leap out the bath screaming at my western boobs - love to see what the guys would do!