In Japan, hostess clubs are called kyabakura (キャバクラ), a portmanteau of kyabarē (キャバレー, lit. "cabaret") and kurabu (クラブ, lit. "club"). Kyabakura hostesses are known as kyabajō (キャバ嬢) (cabaret girl), and many use professional names, called "genji names" (源氏名, genji-na).

May 13, 2022 · Entertaining customers through conversation and hospitality has long been a part of Japan’s nightlife. These types of establishments are still available today, known as host and hostess clubs. So what are they and can foreigners visit or work in them?

Roland (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese host, [1] fashion model, TV personality, and entrepreneur. He is the representative director of Roland Group HD, Inc. As the Kabukicho host club sales record holder, he has been nicknamed "King of the Hosts".

Jun 28, 2024 · We each spoke to four different hosts and, at the end, were asked to choose our main host, known as a shimei. Different host clubs have different policies, but most adopt the rule that once chosen, a customer can only continue to see their shimei and not any other host.

Nov 28, 2024 · Explore Shinjuku's host clubs - unique Japanese nightlife venues where male hosts provide conversation and entertainment in a luxurious setting. Not like Western clubs, they focus on sophisticated hospitality.

Jun 7, 2024 · Japan’s “host clubs” sell male companionship to lonely women. But some women end up deep in debt — and are coerced into sex work to pay it off.

Feb 6, 2025 · Host clubs, which first emerged in Tokyo in 1966, have become a staple of Japan’s vibrant night entertainment scene. They offer a unique social experience where women can enjoy the company of charming male hosts who cater to their every whim.

Sep 26, 2024 · There’s a proper Japanese way to interact with guests and your host even in a casual or business setting. The geisha culture is similar to basic Japanese host-guest interactions but is somewhat set apart because guests pay for the hosting ability of the geisha.

Jun 27, 2024 · Host clubs are a fascinating and alluring aspect of Tokyo’s nightlife, and they offer a glimpse into a world that is often kept hidden from the rest of the world. In this blog post, we’ll take you inside the enchanting world of Japanese host clubs and …

Jun 28, 2024 · In Japan, host clubs are widespread and widely accepted, alongside hostess clubs, where attractive, young women entertain male customers. There are around 1,000 host clubs in the country, with around 320 of those concentrated in Shinjuku’s Kabukicho.