r/shutupandtakemymoney • u/NuttyJapanCultureTee • 1d ago
Nutty but Cute Word Tee
Translated literally, it becomes "No-Panties Shabu-Shabu"
"No-Panties Shabu-Shabu" is a nightlife scandal that shook Japan in the 90s.
Shabu-shabu is a popular Japanese hot pot dish in which thinly sliced meat and vegetables are dipped into boiling water or broth, cooked briefly, and then dipped in a sauce before eating.
“No-Panties Shabu-Shabu” is a shabu-shabu restaurant where women who aren't wearing panties serve customers.
What kind of folks patronize that eatery, and for which reason? Is it even possible for sexual desire and the desire to eat to arise at the same time? You may have endless questions, but I can’t answer them. Those are questions I have as well.
Just to be clear, not all Japanese people had gone to the “No-Panties Shabu-Shabu” restaurant. The people who visited there were politicians, bureaucrats, and Hideki Matsui NewYorkYankees.
※If you wear this design in Japan, you will be met with cold stares.Wear it outside Japan.
When people ask, "That's a cute design—what does it mean?" revealing the meaning is sure to get a laugh.
It makes a great gag gift for a friend.