Prostitution in Japan is a complex and mysterious topic, shaped by legal gray areas and cultural traditions. Although the Anti-Prostitution Law explicitly bans paid sexual intercourse, the adult entertainment industry continues to thrive through legal loopholes. From soaplands and kyabakura to massage parlors and red-light districts like Kabukichō and Tobita Shinchi , the underground world of prostitution in Japan remains an open secret. Let’s take a closer look at the r
