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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smartacus
"Alligator men" is such an apt expression. I myself have never been to a mixed bath. I think I'd be too embarrassed. I know the etiquette is not to look but I don't think I could resist a peek.
neverknow2
The only way to increase the population.
techall
Alligator Men, Hey I think I saw one of these guys on a commuter train!!
whyamiinjapan
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
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
And why there are no illustrations and photos?
nath
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
I cant imagine miself in a mixed bath, but I guess that I can try it someday with a girfriend.
neverknow2
PS I am the most boring person that ever lived.
ca1ic0cat
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
When the old geezers start wearing scuba masks and snorkels and bring underwater cameras then all bets are off....
gonemad
C'mon, let them stare if they want. What's the problem, except your education?
BlackFlag
oooof ma'don! maybe he's just polite. try it, it feels nice
Nessie
I'm more of an elephant man, myself.
solss
"The only way to increase the population."
Hahaha, I agree
kirakira25
Oh yeah! Bring it on! The girls leap out the bath screaming at my western boobs - love to see what the guys would do!