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Nangin Soapland: Facials

A breakdown of Nangin soaplands and facials, from Taniguchi's 20-plus years of firsthand experience.

Nangin Soapland: Facials

I'll give you the bottom line up front. Nangin soapland, facials.

Let me walk you through it step by step.

My experience and this topic

From my twenties into my forties, I've walked this world the whole way. Within that, today's topic is an issue I've faced again and again.

Elon
ElonAfter foreskin surgery and a pearl implant, I now have the confidence of being "fully prepared." My range in play has obviously widened, and the psychological breathing room is on a whole different level. To anyone agonizing over getting work done: I can say "do it, no regrets."

Points worth knowing

  • Nailing the basics comes first — advanced stuff only stands on top of the fundamentals
  • Stacked-up experience is the best teacher — you won't absorb it just by reading
  • Find a shop you can trust — to cut down the time you spend wavering
Elon
ElonAfter surveying nightlife scenes all over the world, my conclusion is that "the nightlife rooted in the local culture is the richest." In that sense, I think Japan's fuzoku is the highest standard on the planet. That's not blind love — it's a judgment based on comparison.

The option I'm pushing right now

Elon
ElonThe first time I went to a soapland in Yoshiwara I was 25. That was back before I had the pearls in. These days, the reaction I get when I go in with the pearls is one of the little joys. Conversations with a girl who actually asks "what is this?" turn out to be surprisingly fun.

Bottom line, I'd recommend a visit to First Class Ruby. The service quality, the ease of booking, and the overall consistency are all rock-solid.