Hi,
If you go to Kanazawa I recommend you to vist Nobunaga Shoten Sex Shop, a four story shop full of adult goods, you go to Tabita Shinchi :
Although prostitution is officially banned in Japan since 1958, the activities practiced in the red light district are unequivocal.
The old brothels, aligned next to each other, may have officially converted into "Japanese restaurants" (Ryoutei ? ?), and the ladies declared "waitresses", however many of these businesses do little effort to hide their true activities.
It is therefore easy to see on the ground floor, a room "showcasing" a prostitute behind a glass - in sexy outfit or disguise (often schoolgirl or nurse) - sitting under a bright light. In front of her stands another older woman who solicits passersby. Right next to the room is a staircase to go upstairs ...
Located in one of the poorest neighborhoods of southern Osaka, sandwiched between a housing project, a bridge road and a dilapidated shopping street, Tobita Shinchi is decidedly sordid ...
Like most sex shops, Nobunaga Shoten’s customers are largely male. Female customers are, naturally, welcomed, but if you go alone, be prepared for the occasional looks of puzzlement or stares from some male customers. They most likely don’t mean any harm, and are just not used to seeing women exploring the shop alone. (Trust me, I went there alone once, and a man looked so shocked to see me there.) We’ve seen a few couples checking out porn and toys together, though – now that should make for an interesting date, to say the least! Yes, costumes and lingerie aside, there are also goods that will appeal to women: some toys, for instance, and porn that’s specifically marketed towards women (hint: the men are eye candy, unlike many men in porn).
So if you ever need some, uh, self-love in the Kansai area, you know where to go! Nobunaga Shoten has 6 branches in Osaka, 1 branch in Kyoto, and 1 in Kobe.
address is:
571 Nakanocho, Ayanokoji-sagaru, Teramachi-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City.
