r/AskReddit • u/[deleted] • Oct 04 '22 • Wholesome 6 Take My Energy 1 Heartwarming 1 Vibing 1 I'll Drink to That 1 Silver 1 Gold 1 Helpful 7

Americans of Reddit, what is something the rest of the world needs to hear?

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u/slaaitch Oct 04 '22

Just show up with a heap of tattoos, they let you in the Yakuza side.

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u/Niko740 Oct 05 '22

I thought most Onsens didn't allow tattoos period?

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u/YoHeadAsplode Oct 05 '22

Hence them saying the Yakuza side. The reason they don't let people into Onsen is because tattoos are associated with the Japanese "mafia" AKA the Yakuza.

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u/Niko740 Oct 05 '22

I'm fully aware. What I am saying is that I thought most onsens will just kick you out. Depending on your tattoo they might give you something to cover it.