This map is so good. I'm wondering if this is updated.
Originally Posted by cy88
I want to say it is pretty up to date. Maybe some of the pink salons are closed, but that could also just be that google maps is a bit of a mess in the more built up areas of Tokyo.
But it has the same issues that a lot of the review sites have (and I think it might be from the tokyo night style crew?) where it is very dependent on provider. If none of the girls on call want to service a gaijin, they won't. And you still have the language barrier outside of a limited number of providers. Which, speculation, is probably lower than it used to be since the yen is in the toilet and girls with good language skills are in high demand for the specialty shops.
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And just to close the loop a bit (and because I don't care enough to do a proper review for premium):
GFE Kawasaki was great. Much nicer than the last time I was at that location and a few touts were trying to call me over on the way so it sounds like other soaplands are becoming gaijin friendly. Girl didn't speak much english but I think they may have burner phones in each room to run google translate, which was amusing (she made it a point to show me that the case covered up both cameras). Was a bit concerning that they make a big deal about "large penises", so be very careful if you are even above average when you select a girl. Looks like they got rid of the lineup in favor of using a tablet in the lobby which is a shame, but is also a lot less awkward when you forget someone's name because they were in the middle of the lineup. Would recommend for basically anyone who can be bothered to take the train out to Kawasaki.
Also checked out THC Tokyo for the walk in "buy a girl on a vending machine" experience. As expected, she pushed for the upsale for PIV in the room (in the most awkward way imaginable). Weirdly, she came down in price over 50% because I "didn't have enough on me" but also was cool with hitting up a Family Mart on the way back so I could get cash. Kind of feel like she screwed that up but I am not complaining. And there is definitely a novelty to negotiating while receiving a ridiculously sloppy blowjob. Prefer the soapland (cheaper, less awkwardly waiting in a room with a bunch of horny dudes, not being paraded past all the other tourists on the way to the hotel, etc), but it was a good experience and I wish I had thought about going even farther with the ridiculously cheap yen. I also continue to understand why younger/more nomadic people just spend the night in love hotels. Dirt cheap and a LOT nicer than my business hotel.
And also checked out Trance Clinic for a "dry orgasm" (prostate+handy). Communicated over LINE and was supposed to have an english speaking provider set up, but it looked like they did a last minute swap (she gave a different name). Still a blast, if you are into that, but communication was definitely an issue since she understood almost zero english and "ram it in my ass until I squeal" is not something that tends to come up in business meetings for some reason. Felt like a gag in a sex comedy movie from the 00s, but she was REALLY good at reading body language so it didn't really matter outside of a few bits in the prep stage. Hope they are still in business next time I head over.
So yeah. GFE Kawasaki for anyone who wants a sure thing. Trance if you like it up the ass. THC if you really want to do the health service thing but...
As for the speculation side of things: Was chatting with a buddy who talked about having a connection to an escort service that doesn't advertise online and is referral only. But it sounds like a LOT of the girls with good english/spanish/russian/whatever skills got poached by services like that. Costs a good bit more than the delivery health gigs (sounded like it mostly equates to the older USD prices, but scaled for inflation) but guaranteed full service, a provider who can carry on a conversation, etc. Sounded like it was a good deal for the girls since they make more money and have clients who have been vetted and understand the hygiene expectations. And reduces almost all risk of being recognized for the girls who do this as a side hustle. Would have taken her up on it (this is not the kind of friend who would steal a kidney) but I had things to do other than just ejaculate all over the country.