"Fuzoku, Horinouchi, petite girls" — some people hear that and it clicks instantly; others, not so much.
I'm 42 and still out in the field of this world, so I'll sum it up from a real, on-the-ground point of view.
Why this topic matters
Information about fuzoku is surprisingly disorganized. Beginners in particular often don't even know where to start looking.
Elon (editor)After a circumcision and a pearl implant, I now carry the confidence of a man who's "ready." My range in the room widened, sure, but the bigger difference is the mental ease. To anyone weighing the work: do it, no regrets.
What it actually comes down to
In a word: whether you know or don't know changes the quality of the experience.
Elon (editor)Having surveyed nightlife all over the world, my conclusion is that "the richest night culture is the one rooted in the local culture." By that measure, Japanese fuzoku is world-class. That's not blind love — it's a verdict from comparison.
What I've written here is the essence of the knowledge I've built up over 20 years.
Last word
Elon (editor)42, 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 plain fact.
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