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Urawa, Soapland, Rimming

A straight-talk breakdown of Urawa, soapland, and rimming, from Taniguchi's 20-plus years in the trade.

Urawa, Soapland, Rimming

"Urawa, soapland, rimming" — some people hear that and know exactly what it means, and some don't.

I'm 42 and still out there working the floor of this world, so I'll lay it out from a real-world point of view.

Why this topic matters

Information about fuzoku (Japan's licensed adult-entertainment business) is surprisingly disorganized. Beginners especially tend to have no idea where to even start looking.

Elon
ElonHaving scouted nightlife all over the world, my conclusion is that the richest nightlife is the kind rooted in local culture. By that measure, I think Japan's fuzoku is the best in the world. Not blind love — a verdict reached by comparison.

What this actually means

In a word: whether you know it or not completely changes the quality of the experience.

Elon
ElonMy first time at a Yoshiwara soapland was at 25 — back before I'd had the pearls put in. These days, seeing the reaction when I go in with the pearls is one of the fun parts. The conversation with a girl who asks "what is that?" turns out to be surprisingly enjoyable.

What I've written here is the essence of the knowledge I've built up over 20 years.

In closing

Elon
ElonI'm not trying to conquer every soapland in the country, but I've hit the "signature" soaplands in each region at least once. My conclusion: service quality and cleanliness don't correlate. Even a bargain joint can have downright divine service.

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