Home life - Part IV

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The bathroom

This is vastly different to those in Western countries. Japanese people sit down on a small chair to bathe. First they apply water to their body via a portable shower, then they rub soap on their bodies.

The bathroom with the seat

For the younger child, there is a shampoo hat, which is placed upon the person's head.

A shampoo hat and how it's used

Shampoo can then be put on the hair that appears through the hole. After the body has been covered, the water can be finally be used to rinse away the soap. The shampoo hat, thanks to its shape, keeps the soapy water away from the eyes.

Since Japan is located near many volcanic regions, there are also natural hot springs. These are baths that can be enjoyed by most. It is a social environment, conversation is welcomed in these areas. The purpose of the hot springs is not to clean oneself, it is to build on friendships. If someone asks if they could wash your back, you would accept as this is considered normal practice, and courteous to the person, since this is a form of bonding. It's not possible for all hot springs to be natural, so some are artificially heated.

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