Real field reports and columns on Japan's adult-entertainment world
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Elon, with 20-plus years in the fuzoku world, breaks down the pros and cons of going free versus nominating at a soapland — from firsthand experience.
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Elon, with 20-plus years in the fuzoku world, breaks down what to wear to a soapland — outfit examples and the etiquette to watch — from firsthand experience.
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Elon, with 20-plus years in the fuzoku world, breaks down why business cards matter at a soapland, what to put on them, how to hand them over, and message tactics, all from firsthand experience.
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Elon, with 20-plus years in the fuzoku world, explains the 'periscope' you keep hearing about at soaplands, how the play flows, and a soapland worth recommending, all from firsthand experience.
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Elon, with 20-plus years in the fuzoku world, explains when a soapland's busy and slow seasons hit, plus tips and tactics for earning according to the time of year, all from firsthand experience.
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Elon, with 20-plus years in the fuzoku world, explains how to book a soapland and exactly what to say on a phone reservation so you won't get nervous, all from firsthand experience.
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Elon, with 20-plus years in the fuzoku world, lays out 8 ways to enjoy a soapland, the main services, and how to pick a shop, all from firsthand experience.
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Elon, with 20-plus years in the fuzoku world, explains why you run into so many uncircumcised men at soaplands, how to handle it, and how to keep them happy, all from firsthand experience.
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Bad at small talk in a soapland? Elon, with 20-plus years in the fuzoku world, breaks down five go-to conversation topics and three to avoid, drawn from firsthand experience.
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Elon, with 20-plus years in the fuzoku world, shares 4 tips for pleasing customers during the body-wash service at a soapland, all from firsthand experience.
A soapland is a licensed format with a private bath-equipped room. It is the format where full service is available, generally ¥25,000–80,000 for 60 minutes nationwide.
Yoshiwara (Tokyo) is the top tier at ¥30,000–80,000; Kawasaki and Yokohama ¥25,000–55,000; regional cities (Sapporo, Sendai, Fukuoka) ¥20,000–40,000.
Call ahead to confirm. Walk-in (free) entry is standard, but some shops take reservations. Start mid-tier.