The Huge Entity: Japan's 'Soap Houses'

Japan's 'Soap Houses'

Thursday, June 30, 2005 → by Danieru

The fascinating world of the Japanese 'Soap House' is rarely talked about. Even mention the word 'soap' in a Japanese classroom and you're sure to be the butt of 'mango' jokes for weeks to come. Don't know what a Soap House is? Maybe this quote from one of its workers will get your imagination a bubbling:

"Today I've been doing 'tokkan koji' (urgent rush jobs) from morning to night. That's why my back's been killing me."

Check out the full article here and don't blame me if your image of Japan doesn't come out squeaky clean...

Categories: Japan, Sex, Culture, Taboo, Prostitution, Soap House

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posted by Danieru at 4:27 AM

Danieru said...

Want to learn more about the sexual habits of the Japanese?
I found this site today, and although it breaks all privacy rules ever created in the Westernised world it did make me laugh, a lot...

June 30, 2005 6:14 AM

Chingness said...

I saw those pictures on flickr (a photosharing website) but his account was deleted. Anyway I've been keeping an eye on your blog, it's very eclectic! I like it.

July 12, 2005 5:42 AM