A surprising and interesting fact about sex hotels in Japan.
To cater to couples seeking privacy, lovers needing intimacy and discretion, and foreign tourists looking for unique experiences, the "love hotel/sex hotel" service is increasingly expanding and developing in Japan.
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| Appearing very early and developing sustainably: Sex hotels have long been one of the unique features of Japan. This type of hotel was established during the Edo period (1600-1868), serving as workplaces for geisha. Now, they cater to customers seeking sexual services... |
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| Currently, in Japan, many people live in small houses with multiple generations. To escape the stress of everyday life and enjoy privacy and romance, many couples have opted for these love hotels, renting them by the hour for sexual encounters. In addition, the clientele may also include couples in love, foreign tourists seeking unique experiences, etc. The average price at these love hotels is $100 per hour. |
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| There are approximately 37,000 such sex hotels across Japan, with several hundred in Tokyo alone. This business model is worth billions of dollars, accounting for a quarter of Japan's sex industry. Around 1.4 million Japanese people visit these hotels daily. |
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| No face-to-face interaction: Guests will never encounter anyone, except their companion, from the moment they enter the hotel until they leave. These hotels typically have secret entrances, covered parking garages, and disposable license plates. Here, guests can book rooms themselves by depositing money through automated machines (pictured). If staff are present, they are separated by frosted glass to ensure absolute privacy and anonymity. They select their room via a screen, and with a single click, a beam of light illuminates, leading them directly to their chosen room. |
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| The entrance is discreet and secret. |
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| Themed decor: These types of hotels are mostly decorated according to a theme, for example, cartoon characters, a doctor's office, etc. Guests choose their preferred room, and this action also turns on the lights, guiding them to their correct room. |
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| Providing all the necessary tools for intimacy: Inside hotels, you can usually find condoms, adult toys, costumes, etc. |
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| The sale of sex aids is also conducted through vending machines. |
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| However, this type of service isn't always just for couples. It also caters to customers who want to hold small parties, sing karaoke, or solo travelers renting a room alone. |
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| The housekeeping service was very careful, attentive, and polite. |
