New law means that one of the host club industry’s standard marketing ploys is now illegal.
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New law seeks to address women being pressured into prostitution to pay off host club debt.
The clubs themselves might be closed, but you can still spend time with your favorite host, even if you can’t physically be with him.
Akaya Kunugi owes it all to his rich “princesses” who spend up to US$35,000 a night on him.
Afternoon, alcohol-free open house provides luxurious backdrops, chance to chat and snap photos with hosts.
The best at encouraging clients to spend money, he rakes in as much as US$375,000 per month.
It turns out that life ain’t so bad for a single lady when she’s in the company of these handsome hosts.
Two of our reporters invite you to share a glass of absinthe with them at Host Club Roketto in Shinjuku.
Mr. Sato isn’t the only RocketNews24 reporter who recently had a Kabukicho host club-style makeover, but is he the coolest? Cast your vote and help us decide!
Believe it or not, our crack Japanese-language reporter, Mr. Sato, has been struggling with his self-image recently. In recognition of all his hard work, we decided to spring for a makeover for the poor guy, and not at a pet grooming salon like we did before.
No, this time, Mr. Sato is getting the full-on host bar treatment, complete with a photo session commemorating his transformation into a guy so hot women would pay money just to sit and drink with him.
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