"Fuzoku in Horinouchi, the mass-market scene" — some people hear that and know exactly what it means, and some don't.
I'm 42 and still out there walking these streets myself, so I'm going to lay it out from a real-world point of view. (Fuzoku is Japan's licensed adult-entertainment business.)
Why this topic matters
Information about fuzoku is surprisingly poorly organized. Beginners especially tend to have no idea where to even start looking.
ElonAfter getting circumcision surgery and a pearl implant, I've got this confidence now that I'm "fully prepared." My range in the room expanded, sure, but the bigger thing is the psychological breathing room — totally different level. To anyone agonizing over getting work done: I can say "no regrets, go for it."
What this actually means
In one sentence: whether you know it or not changes the quality of the whole experience.
ElonHaving surveyed nightlife scenes all over the world, my conclusion is this: the nightlife rooted in the local culture is always the richest. In that sense I think Japan's fuzoku is the best in the world. That's not blind love — it's a verdict based on comparison.
What I'm writing here is the essence of the knowledge I've built up over 20 years.
Closing thoughts
Elon42, single, living alone. When nearly your whole paycheck disappears into fuzoku, you naturally develop an "eye" for it. That's not a brag and it's not regret — I'm just putting it down as a plain fact.
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