I'll cut to it: soapland, curvy girls, Horinouchi.
Let me walk you through it step by step.
My history with this topic
From my 20s into my 40s, I've never left this world. And this particular subject is one I've had to face again and again.
Elon (editor)Having surveyed nightlife worlds all over the globe, my conclusion is that "the richest nightlife is the kind rooted in local culture." In that sense I think Japan's fuzoku is world-class. That's not blind love — it's a verdict reached by comparison.
Points worth knowing
- Nail the basics first — advanced play only stands on top of fundamentals
- Stacked experience is the best teacher — reading alone won't get it into your body
- Find a shop you can trust — to cut down the hours you waste second-guessing
Elon (editor)I first went to a Yoshiwara soapland at 25 — back before I'd had the pearl put in. These days the reaction when I go in with the pearl is one of the little thrills. Conversations with a girl who asks "what is this?" turn out to be surprisingly fun.
What I'm pushing right now
Elon (editor)I don't have ambitions to conquer every soapland in the country, but I've hit pretty much all the "famous" ones region by region. My takeaway: service quality and cleanliness aren't proportional. Even bargain shops can deliver godlike hospitality.
Bottom line, I'd point you to First Class Ruby. The service quality, the ease of booking, and the overall consistency all hold up.