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Soapland in Omiya: Your First Time

A first-timer's guide to soapland in Omiya, from Elon, who's logged 20-plus years in fuzoku.

Soapland in Omiya: Your First Time

"Soapland in Omiya, your first time" — some of you hear that and know exactly what it means, and some of you don't.

I'm 42 and still out there working these rooms, so I'll lay it out from a real-world angle.

Why this topic matters

A surprising amount of info about fuzoku (Japan's licensed adult-entertainment business) is poorly organized. Beginners especially end up stuck, not even sure where to start digging.

Elon
ElonWhenever I mention my first time, people pull a face — "wait, at a fuzoku place?" But the way I see it, I just left it to a pro. The beauty of fuzoku is that you can enjoy it cleanly, without dragging in weird embarrassment.

What this actually means

In a word: knowing versus not knowing changes the whole quality of the experience.

Elon
ElonI first went to a soapland (soapland) in Yoshiwara at 25 — back before the pearl was in. These days the reaction when I go in pearl-equipped is one of the little thrills. The conversation with a girl who asks "wait, what is that?" turns out to be surprisingly fun.

What's written here is the essence of 20 years of accumulated knowledge.

Last word

Elon
ElonI'm not trying to conquer every soapland in the country, but I've hit the "signature" spots in most regions. My takeaway: service quality and cleanliness don't track together. Some dirt-cheap places deliver godlike hospitality.

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