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I believe the Asakusa 24Kaikan opened in 1912, not as a gay sauna but rather as a place for cross-dressers to meet in secret. Public bathing and gay saunas are in no way related, as PeterRS has indicated. Public bathing is all about social interaction, often based on the Japanese belief that, although their society is hierarchical and everyone knows his or her place, everyone is equal once they take their clothes off, as there is no indication of their status. My friends and I were frequent visitors to the sento (public bath), not because we didn't have our own baths but because we loved to chat with others. I, of course, had a separate interest! And lots of guys had an interest in the foreigner - I often found myself surrounded by guys wanting to see my cock. But I doubt they were gay; just curious.

Destination -Japan Rationale- I consider it my home. Before Covid I was a frequent visitor, often just for a few days to catch up with friends and celebrate birthdays, etc with them. I miss them so much! Zoom just doesn't cut it, I'm afraid. Thailand would be second on my list, I think.

Many countries treat their hi-so / wealthy citizens differently to the hoi-polloi. In Australia, politicians who misuse taxpayers' money by, for example, claiming travel expenses they are not entitled to, do not face prosecution. They just pay it back, along with an apology, and all is forgiven. I wonder what would happen if a bank robber offered to give the money back when he was arrested? Would that be permissible? Probably not!

I stopped going to saunas when I saw guys barebacking in Otot-otot in KL. I've also heard it's quite common in Korea, too. But having said that I really enjoyed the sleaze factor and think it would be a shame if they ever disappeared.

Seconds? Yes, please!

I'm with PeterRS - I love the a380. I've been flying since I was in elementary school and have flown on all types of planes over the years and the a380 is by far the best. At first I was surprised at the number of seats in business class on Emirates and wondered how they would be able to serve us all. Not to worry; they just divided us into groups and assigned a flight attendant to us. And I love that little bar down the back of the plane. I'm very fussy when it comes to food and sometimes if I can't find something I like on the menu, I'll just go to the bar and eat a few snacks and wash them down with a glass of two of champagne. I also like being chauffeured to and from the airport and the separate line at security at Dubai. The business class lounges in Dubai are awesome - huge choice of food and drink, very comfortable seats. I love the convenience is walking straight out of the lounge and onto the plane. I'm used to flying Cathay whenever I travel to Japan, and they have a separate, much smaller, business class cabin behind the main one. It's very cosy and even quieter with fewer people walking up and down the aisle. I can't wait to try the Qatar Airlines Q-suite. It hasn't been available out of Perth but I live in hope. I really miss all that. I can't wait to get on a plane and fly off somewhere. At this point, I'm willing to fly anywhere!

It's difficult to believe that the hatred and fear of homosexuality could override Turing's enormous achievements - that they were considered secondary to his "gayness." And given that the judiciary at the time came from the upper classes (and probably still do), whose gay activities are legendary, I wonder if any of his accusers and judges were themselves guilty of the "crime" of being gay? I had never heard of Turing until I saw the movie. I remember walking out of the theatre feeling disgusted at what had happened to him. What a bunch of ungrateful bastards! Turing's treatment was a product of the times in which he lived and we've come a long way since then. I'm very happy to see that he is now on a banknote, which will keep his memory alive.

Sure. Can do. No probrem. Go your loom?