With a total metropolitan population of As well as the towering modern skyscrapers and neon lit retail districts, you will also find tranquil havens and traditional architecture. A global economic hub, small independent boutiques nestle alongside mega corporations. Tokyo is a celebration of contrasts, where contemporary Japan embraces its ancient culture.
Hosting million Japanese and almost 5 million foreign tourists each year, Tokyo has its work cut out to provide enough entertainment for all. Fortunately, it does just that and the adult industry is part of this huge economy. In this guide, we take a look at the variety of ways that Tokyo provides sex services to its residents, tourists and business visitors.
From the famous soaplands, image clubs, pink salons and fashion health salons to the KTVs, massage health, red light districts and strip clubs we provide a full review of your options. Prostitution has been illegal in Japan since the introduction of the Anti-Prostitution Law in Post-war prostitution in Japan has a long association with the military. Image via Wikimedia. Even before the occupation of Japan when prostitution for western visitors including the US military was popular Japan has long had an association with the trade of women employed for companion services.
Geishas and oiran fulfilled important duties not performed by wives and girlfriends. Whilst the former are well-known as being forerunners of modern escorts, it was actually not in their job descriptions to perform sexual services. Understanding the cultural significance and importance of intellectual and refined female company is crucial to understanding the modern role of prostitutes in Japan. This traditional role is reflected in many aspects of prostitution in modern Japan yet remains a mystery to many foreigners, or gaijins.
However, sex itself is of course still big business and Tokyo caters for both a local demand as well as international tourism to sample its adult industry. From porn to prostitution, sex is big business in Tokyo. Image via Flickr. The sector is both a diverse and profitable one. Prostitution is defined by the authorities as making or receiving payment for coital sex. It is this aspect of the law which allows so many venues to operate legitimately.
