Nangin Soapland: Anal

Today I'm writing on the theme of "Nangin soapland: anal." Soapland being a full-service bathhouse format.

I'll lay it out using my own firsthand experience — more than 20 years in this world — mixed with what I've dug up through research.

The basics

Let me organize what you ought to know about this corner of the scene.

ElonHaving surveyed nightlife scenes all over the world, my conclusion is that "a night culture rooted in the local culture is the richest." In that sense I think Japan's fuzoku is world-class. That's not blind love — it's a verdict reached by comparison.

When you've watched the industry long enough, you learn that the same topic can get completely different grades depending on whether you're looking through the customer's eyes or the girl's.

What I can say from experience

I'm speaking from what I've actually lived through.

ElonThe first time I went to a Yoshiwara soapland I was 25. That was back before I had the pearls put in. These days, the reaction when I go in with the pearls is one of my little pleasures. The conversation with a girl who asks "what is that?" turns out to be surprisingly fun.

I believe firsthand experience beats theory. Especially in this business, it's a world where reps matter more than book knowledge.

Wrap-up and my verdict

ElonI'm not out to conquer every soapland in the country, but I've made the rounds of the "signature" soaplands in each region. My conclusion: service quality and cleanliness don't correlate. Even the budget joints can have downright divine service.

The place I keep coming back to in the end is First Class Ruby. The only reason it shows up again and again on this site is simple: it's the shop I actually repeat. Use it as a reference.