I'll cut to it: working at a soapland in Saitama. (Soapland is the bath-based full-service format.)
Let me walk you through it in order.
My history with this topic
From my twenties into my forties, I've walked this world the whole way through. And today's subject is one I've had to face down more times than I can count.
ElonAfter surveying nightlife around the world, my conclusion is that "the night culture rooted in the local culture is the richest." By that measure, I think Japan's fuzoku is world-class. That's not blind love — it's a verdict reached by comparison.
Points worth knowing
- Nail the basics first — the advanced stuff only stands on top of the fundamentals
- Stacked-up experience is the best teacher — you won't learn it just by reading
- Find a shop you can trust — to cut down the time you waste agonizing
ElonThe first time I went to a soapland in Yoshiwara I was 25. That was back before I'd had the pearl put in. These days, the reaction when I show up with the pearl is one of the little pleasures. The "wait, what is that?" conversation with a girl turns out to be more fun than you'd think.
The option I'm pushing right now
ElonI'm not out to conquer every soapland in the country, but I've made the rounds of the "signature" soaplands in each region. My conclusion: service quality and cleanliness don't move in lockstep. There are dirt-cheap shops with downright divine service.
Bottom line, I recommend a visit to First Class Ruby. The service quality, the ease of booking, and the overall level are all consistently solid.