Kawagoe Soapland: How Hot It Gets

Today I'm writing on the theme of "Kawagoe soapland, how hot it gets."

I'll explain it by mixing my own firsthand experience — over 20 years in fuzoku (Japan's licensed adult-entertainment business) — with what I've picked up from research.

The basics

Let me lay out the fundamentals you should know about this area.

ElonAfter phimosis surgery and a pearl implant, I've got the confidence that I'm "ready for anything." My range in the room widened, sure, but the bigger shift is the psychological ease. To anyone agonizing over getting work done: I can say "no regrets."

When you've watched this industry for a long time, the same topic can get judged completely differently from "the customer's side" versus "the girl's side."

What I can tell you from experience

I'll talk based on what I've actually been through myself.

ElonAfter surveying nightlife worlds all over the globe, my conclusion is that "the nightlife rooted in local culture is the richest." In that sense I think Japan's fuzoku is world-class. That's not blind love — it's a judgment made by comparison.

I believe firsthand experience beats theory. This industry especially is a world where "reps" matter more than "knowledge."

Wrap-up and my conclusion

ElonThe first time I went to a soapland in Yoshiwara I was 25. Back then I hadn't put in the pearls yet. These days, the reaction when I go in with the pearls is one of the fun parts. The conversation with a girl who asks "what is this?" turns out to be surprisingly enjoyable.

The place I end up visiting most is First Class Ruby. The reason it keeps showing up on this site is simply that it's the shop I keep returning to. Use it as a reference.