What is a "dirty chair" and other secrets of Japanese "soap baths", where people go not only to wash

Officially, prostitution in It has been banned in Japan since 1956. Despite this, it is difficult to find a country in the world where sexual services are more diverse than in The land of the rising sun. Just after the ban, they are served in a special format that has nothing to do with classic brothels and brothels. A good example of such an adaptation is soapland, or "soap baths". Everyone in the country knows perfectly well what is happening there, but this is not prostitution — this is "other", that is, a beautiful old Japanese tradition.

There is no smell of prostitution in the "soap baths" — men come there exclusively to wash in the company of a pretty bath attendant. Well, if something happens between them, it will be an exceptionally balanced decision of two adults. No selling love — a man just gives money to a girl who rubbed his back well and gave herself right there, exclusively in a fit of mutual sympathy. Agree, it sounds stupid, but, from the point of view of Japanese laws, it is almost perfect.

This is how the room in the "soap bath"looks like

In Japan, there are many establishments of various types where prostitution flourishes under the guise of ordinary services, but soapland is the most expensive pleasure. There are no students and small office clerks in the "soap baths", since the usual washing with a girl, without intimacy, costs the client 30 thousand yen (21.5 thousand rubles).

Sex between a client and a bath attendant occurs by a separate agreement, but it is known for sure that sex costs 2-3 times more expensive. Soapland takes the money for bath services, and the "gratitude" for the affection is completely at the disposal of the girl.

Only rich managers, often of advanced age, can afford such entertainment. For these people, sex does not always become the main goal — they are more often attracted by the opportunity to stay in the company of a young charmer. An employee of the "soap bath" can satisfy a man without sex. Most girls are perfectly proficient in several massage techniques, both relaxing and therapeutic, and erotic.

Bath attendants first give the client a massage with warming lotions, then lay him on a special mattress or mat and thoroughly lather the body from head to toe. After that, the visitor is gently washed with soft washcloths, while entertaining with a pleasant conversation or even a song.

Girls pose near the "dirty chair"

The number of additional bath services includes the so-called "dirty chair". This is a specially made cabinet with a slot. The man sits on it, and the bath attendant washes his genitals through the recess. Among the visitors of the "soap baths" there are many fans of this extravagant service, for which the girls receive especially generous tips.

There are always enough people who want to work in such soapland, but it is not so easy to become a professional bath attendant. Girls are chosen according to their appearance, and then they are taught the wisdom of the craft for a long time, including massage and methods of intimate caresses. Novice bath attendants work out their skills on bartenders and bath attendants working in soapland, and then pass real exams.

Entrance to one of the" soap baths " of the Yoshiwara district

The income of the girls from the "soap baths" depends on their skill. Many bath attendants have regular customers who not only generously pay for their services, but also make them expensive gifts. Despite the high price of such leisure, there are always more than enough people who want to wash with a beautiful girl. Connoisseurs of soapland-girls from all over Japan come to the Yoshiwara district of Tokyo, where there have been establishments providing intimate services since 1618.