Real field reports and columns on Japan's adult-entertainment world
Recruiting Interviews
Ms. B (33), a mother of two, works double duty at First Class Ruby. Working only three daytime days a week while her kids are at school, she hits ¥400,000 a month. She talked frankly about why she can keep it up even while keeping it from her family, the freedom of the schedule, and where the money goes.
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What a soapland 'tandem' (nirinsha — two girls at once) is, the technique behind it, and pointers for enjoying it — broken down by Taniguchi, who has worked this world for over 20 years, based on firsthand experience.
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The going back-rate (the girl's cut) at a soapland, how the payout is calculated, and how to push your income up — broken down by Taniguchi, who has worked this world for over 20 years, based on firsthand experience.
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How to pace a session as a soapland girl, broken down by course length — explained by Taniguchi, who has worked this world for over 20 years, based on firsthand experience.
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Four upsides to picking a rookie soapland girl, plus what's going on in the girl's head — broken down by Taniguchi, who has worked this world for over 20 years, based on firsthand experience.
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The three kinds of training at a soapland and the real story behind so-called 'harassment training' — broken down by Taniguchi, who has worked this world for over 20 years, based on firsthand experience.
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Why soapland girls do this work, and why they choose soapland over other fuzoku formats — broken down by Taniguchi, who has worked this world for over 20 years, based on firsthand experience.
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What the 'Yoshiwara age' means in soaplands, and how to deal with being asked your age. Taniguchi, with 20-plus years in Japan's adult-entertainment world, breaks it down from firsthand experience.
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What a soapland guarantee is, the conditions for getting one, and the typical rate levels. Taniguchi, with 20-plus years in Japan's adult-entertainment world, breaks it down from firsthand experience.
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Is watching a soapland girl masturbate free or an add-on, and how do you enjoy it? Seven ways, broken down. Taniguchi, with 20-plus years in Japan's adult-entertainment world, explains 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.