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Title: Palace moats were not designed for skinny dipping...in Japan
Post by: Menard on October 07, 2008, 11:09:12 PM
Apparently, though, this is a pastime in England; of which I was not aware.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/10/07/japan.skinny.dip.ap/index.html?iref=mpstoryview
Title: Re: Palace moats were not designed for skinny dipping...in Japan
Post by: dean on October 08, 2008, 06:31:39 AM
Quote from: Menard on October 07, 2008, 11:09:12 PM
Apparently, though, this is a pastime in England; of which I was not aware.


I had little interest of going to England until just shortly after reading that...

What's funny is that he stayed in the water for an hour, and that the Emperor was apparently in the building, but wouldn't have looked out the window.

Also apparently the Japanese are big on anonymity because of protocol...
Title: Re: Palace moats were not designed for skinny dipping...in Japan
Post by: Mr. DS on October 08, 2008, 12:08:26 PM
I'd like to build a moat around my house but unfortunately it isn't practical.   :bluesad: