Comments on: The Fundoshi - All What They’re Cracked Up to be? http://www.stippy.com/japan-culture/fundoshi-all-they-are-cracked-up-to-be/ A fresh look at Japan, by gaijins for gaijins! Sat, 22 Nov 2008 11:14:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Nobu http://www.stippy.com/japan-culture/fundoshi-all-they-are-cracked-up-to-be/#comment-80845 Nobu Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:59:52 +0000 http://www.stippy.com/general/the-fundoshi-all-what-theyre-cracked-up-to-be/#comment-80845 The fundoshi worn by taiko drummers in their formal performances look unbelievably flat and neat; this also looks to be more comfortable than the "twisted" style fundoshi I wear. Does anyone know (and will share) the technique that's used in wearing this style of fundoshi? The fundoshi worn by taiko drummers in their formal performances look unbelievably flat and neat; this also looks to be more comfortable than the “twisted” style fundoshi I wear. Does anyone know (and will share) the technique that’s used in wearing this style of fundoshi?

]]> By: Franco http://www.stippy.com/japan-culture/fundoshi-all-they-are-cracked-up-to-be/#comment-80573 Franco Mon, 04 Feb 2008 01:04:42 +0000 http://www.stippy.com/general/the-fundoshi-all-what-theyre-cracked-up-to-be/#comment-80573 Half the fun of wearing a sexy fundoshi is the ceremony to wrap it around yourself with others watching in the gym. It is even more fun if someone else wraps it arounf you. Half the fun of wearing a sexy fundoshi is the ceremony to wrap it around yourself with others watching in the gym. It is even more fun if someone else wraps it arounf you.

]]> By: Michael Stevens http://www.stippy.com/japan-culture/fundoshi-all-they-are-cracked-up-to-be/#comment-80546 Michael Stevens Sun, 30 Dec 2007 09:35:37 +0000 http://www.stippy.com/general/the-fundoshi-all-what-theyre-cracked-up-to-be/#comment-80546 Does one buy fundoshi or make them? Where would one buy them? Mike Does one buy fundoshi or make them?
Where would one buy them?

Mike

]]> By: Ren http://www.stippy.com/japan-culture/fundoshi-all-they-are-cracked-up-to-be/#comment-13000 Ren Sun, 10 Jun 2007 09:43:22 +0000 http://www.stippy.com/general/the-fundoshi-all-what-theyre-cracked-up-to-be/#comment-13000 It kinda looks difficult to put on even with video instructions http://japansugoi.com/wordpress/how-to-put-on-a-fundoshi-%E8%A4%8C-japanese-loin-cloth-video/ It kinda looks difficult to put on even with video instructions
http://japansugoi.com/wordpress/how-to-put-on-a-fundoshi-%E8%A4%8C-japanese-loin-cloth-video/

]]> By: Sotei-guy http://www.stippy.com/japan-culture/fundoshi-all-they-are-cracked-up-to-be/#comment-8210 Sotei-guy Thu, 10 May 2007 00:45:03 +0000 http://www.stippy.com/general/the-fundoshi-all-what-theyre-cracked-up-to-be/#comment-8210 I just got back from a long holiday and after a few days back on the job ran out of underwear. By the time I realized yesterday morning, it was too late to wash any more so I decided to just rip out my fundoshi instead (like you do, right?). The only problem was that I forgot that I had a Doctor appointment for a routine checkup that day. Or perhaps more accurately, I hadn't expected the Doctor to need to check my genetalia. Just imagine the look on my face when he says to me "Sotei-guy, please pull your pants down and lie on that bed." He was nice enough to close the curtain so that no-one else could see me but you should have seen how red my cheeks were. The Doctor just stood there with a huge smile on his face and mumbled: "Ah... loin cloth..." After it was all over, he looked me straight in the eyes - with a pretty decent poker face - and said "Well Sotei-guy, I'm pleased to say that there is nothing wrong with you. But... I think you should buy some new underwear" True story. I just got back from a long holiday and after a few days back on the job ran out of underwear. By the time I realized yesterday morning, it was too late to wash any more so I decided to just rip out my fundoshi instead (like you do, right?).

The only problem was that I forgot that I had a Doctor appointment for a routine checkup that day. Or perhaps more accurately, I hadn’t expected the Doctor to need to check my genetalia. Just imagine the look on my face when he says to me “Sotei-guy, please pull your pants down and lie on that bed.”

He was nice enough to close the curtain so that no-one else could see me but you should have seen how red my cheeks were. The Doctor just stood there with a huge smile on his face and mumbled: “Ah… loin cloth…”

After it was all over, he looked me straight in the eyes - with a pretty decent poker face - and said “Well Sotei-guy, I’m pleased to say that there is nothing wrong with you. But… I think you should buy some new underwear”

True story.

]]> By: Jerry http://www.stippy.com/japan-culture/fundoshi-all-they-are-cracked-up-to-be/#comment-8086 Jerry Thu, 03 May 2007 22:17:58 +0000 http://www.stippy.com/general/the-fundoshi-all-what-theyre-cracked-up-to-be/#comment-8086 I haven't had the best of luck when I've had girl meet fundoshi. Most of the time the reaction has been a lukewarm "meh", but one girlfriend gave me a bit of the 'ol "kimochi warui" because it reminded her of her father. Ah, well. *I* like 'em, and that's what matters. (^-^) I haven’t had the best of luck when I’ve had girl meet fundoshi. Most of the time the reaction has been a lukewarm “meh”, but one girlfriend gave me a bit of the ‘ol “kimochi warui” because it reminded her of her father.

Ah, well. *I* like ‘em, and that’s what matters. (^-^)

]]> By: Nobu http://www.stippy.com/japan-culture/fundoshi-all-they-are-cracked-up-to-be/#comment-8068 Nobu Wed, 02 May 2007 14:59:15 +0000 http://www.stippy.com/general/the-fundoshi-all-what-theyre-cracked-up-to-be/#comment-8068 I find the fundoshi very comfortable to wear. My wife likes it also, and sometimes helps me put it on. I use it as a swimsuit in our pool, and our sons also wear it there. I find the fundoshi very comfortable to wear. My wife likes it also, and sometimes helps me put it on. I use it as a swimsuit in our pool, and our sons also wear it there.

]]> By: Boy Scout http://www.stippy.com/japan-culture/fundoshi-all-they-are-cracked-up-to-be/#comment-306 Boy Scout Mon, 27 Nov 2006 10:41:44 +0000 http://www.stippy.com/general/the-fundoshi-all-what-theyre-cracked-up-to-be/#comment-306 I'm proud to say that as a good Boy Scout, I was able to put my fundoshi to good use this weekend and show all around that I was "always prepared." Just moved house. Washing is piled up a mile high on the bathroom floor. No undies to wear in sight.... but hold on a sec... didn't I have some nice fundoshi hidden away in the bottom drawer! It's a bird! It's a plane! No! It's Fundoshi-man! Haven't enjoyed the "breeze" so much in a long time. Thanks, Pink, for the idea! I’m proud to say that as a good Boy Scout, I was able to put my fundoshi to good use this weekend and show all around that I was “always prepared.” Just moved house. Washing is piled up a mile high on the bathroom floor. No undies to wear in sight…. but hold on a sec… didn’t I have some nice fundoshi hidden away in the bottom drawer! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No! It’s Fundoshi-man! Haven’t enjoyed the “breeze” so much in a long time. Thanks, Pink, for the idea!

]]> By: Kiwijim http://www.stippy.com/japan-culture/fundoshi-all-they-are-cracked-up-to-be/#comment-14 Kiwijim Wed, 27 Sep 2006 02:52:59 +0000 http://www.stippy.com/general/the-fundoshi-all-what-theyre-cracked-up-to-be/#comment-14 Always a pleasure to spread a bit of glee. Always a pleasure to spread a bit of glee.

]]> By: Ry http://www.stippy.com/japan-culture/fundoshi-all-they-are-cracked-up-to-be/#comment-13 Ry Wed, 27 Sep 2006 02:47:19 +0000 http://www.stippy.com/general/the-fundoshi-all-what-theyre-cracked-up-to-be/#comment-13 Imagine my glee when a full-grown man wearing a rather thin nappy was splashed across my screen at work... Imagine my glee when a full-grown man wearing a rather thin nappy was splashed across my screen at work…

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