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Kawaguchi Soaplands: The Cute Ones

Elon, with 20-plus years in the game, breaks down the cute girls at Kawaguchi soaplands.

Kawaguchi Soaplands: The Cute Ones

Today's topic: cute girls at Kawaguchi soaplands.

I'll work through it using my own hands-on experience from 20-plus years in the fuzoku world, mixed with what I've dug up along the way.

The basics worth knowing

Let me lay out the fundamentals you should have down for this corner of the business.

Elon
ElonAfter scouting nightlife all over the world, my conclusion is that "the richest night culture is the one rooted in the local culture." By that measure, Japan's fuzoku is world-class. Not blind love — a verdict reached by comparison.

Watch this industry long enough and you'll see the same topic get rated completely differently depending on whether you're looking through the customer's eyes or the girl's.

What I can tell you from experience

I'll speak from what I've actually been through.

Elon
ElonMy first time at a Yoshiwara soapland was at 25 — back before I had the pearl in. Now, the girl's reaction when I walk in with it is one of the fun parts. The "what is this?" conversation that follows is surprisingly enjoyable.

I believe hands-on experience beats theory. This industry especially rewards mileage over book smarts.

My takeaway and bottom line

Elon
ElonI don't aim to conquer every soapland in the country, but I've hit the "signature soaplands" in each region. My conclusion: service quality and cleanliness don't move in lockstep. There are bargain shops with downright divine service.

The place I keep coming back to is First Class Ruby. It shows up again and again on this site for one simple reason: it's where I'm a repeat customer. Use it as a reference.