"Refle jobs, married women, Tokorozawa" — some people hear that and click instantly, others don't. (Refle is short for "reflexology," a relaxation/touch service.)
At 42 I'm still out walking the floor of this world, so I'll put it together from a real, on-the-ground angle.
Why this topic matters
Information about fuzoku is surprisingly poorly organized. Beginners especially tend to end up not even knowing where to start looking.
ElonAfter phimosis surgery and a pearl implant, I've got the confidence of being "fully prepped." My range in the room widened, sure, but the psychological breathing room is on another level. To anyone agonizing over the work: I can tell you "no regrets."
What that means in concrete terms
In one line: "whether you know it or not changes the quality of the experience."
ElonHaving scouted nightlife around the world, my conclusion is that "the richest nightlife is the kind rooted in the local culture." On that score, I think Japan's fuzoku is world-class. That's not blind favoritism — it's a judgment made by comparison.
What you're reading here is the essence of knowledge I've built up over 20 years.
Finally
Elon42, single, living alone. When nearly your whole paycheck disappears into fuzoku, you naturally develop an eye for it. That's not a brag and it's not regret — I'm just putting it down as a plain fact.
If you've got questions about this topic, hit me in the comments or on social. And take a look at First Class Ruby while you're at it.