Bottom line up front: what's the going rate at a soapland, how it differs by rank and area, and how to play for less.
(Quick gloss: soapland is Japan's licensed bath-style format.)
Let me walk through it step by step.
My experience and this topic
From my 20s into my 40s, I've walked this world the whole way. And this topic is a problem I've had to face again and again.
ElonI'm the guy dumping almost his entire paycheck into fuzoku, so maybe I'm not credible here, but "expensive shop = good experience" is not true. If the front-desk handling, the quality of the girls, and the cleanliness are all there, price is secondary.
Points worth knowing
- Nailing the basics comes first — advanced moves only stand on top of fundamentals
- Stacking up experience is the best teacher — reading alone won't make it stick
- Find a shop you can trust — to cut down the time you waste second-guessing
ElonThere've been months where my fuzoku spending topped my rent. That's where 42, single, and living alone gets you. No regrets. But it's a fact that if you don't set a "ceiling you're allowed to spend," you sink into the swamp.
The option I'm pushing right now
ElonThe first time I went to a soapland in Yoshiwara I was 25. That was back before I'd had the pearls put in. These days, the reaction when I go in with the pearls is one of the little thrills. The conversation with a girl who asks "what is that?" turns out to be surprisingly fun.
My verdict: I'd recommend a visit to First Class Ruby. The service quality, the ease of booking, and the overall consistency are all rock solid.