Japanese Teen "Phone Clubs"

[WillEater]

I recall reading a few years ago, about Japanese teens posting phone numbers in phone booths.
The purpose was to go on a paid "Date" with the older wealthy man that called this number. (I suspect the high price of Gucci bags)
(The same thing exists in Las Vegas, only it's professional escorts.)
However, my question is, does this still exist in Japan? Or did the authorities crack down? Inquiring minds want to know.

 

[WillEater]

Hmm.. no interest.. andalaugh:

 

[guy]

The proper term you're looking for is "enjo kosai" (援助交際). A quick search on the internet will give you the information you're looking for (so long as you aren't looking for how to actually engage in enko).

 

[aquamarine]

It's still alive and well. The majority are paid dates though, not pay for sex. A lot of time they will go to karaoke together and dinner but that's it. Certainly not alemways the case but 50 year old men walking through the love hotel district of Shibuya and Ueno with teenage looking girls rarely get to the hotel without A) the police stopping them or B) the love hotel clerk asking for proof of age of the female occupant (from behind a shaded window so no eyes ever meet) before giving out the key for the room.

 

[Ceewan]

"Officer let me introduce you to my professional karoake tutor!" No?

How about...

"Yes I am sure that is her ID! She looks just like Benjamin Franklin! I suppose you will want to see a picture of her twin as well!" No?


It sounds to me like giving her your room number and telling her to sneak in through the pool area would be a better bet, lol. Not that I am in anyway condoning such an act....

I am just saying, you know, for arguments sake.

 

[aquamarine]

LoL
never seen a love hotel with a pool. Not on the outside of the hotel at least! So sadly no such luck of them sneaking in a child to pound for the night, thankfully.

 

[Kenpachi God]

"Officer let me introduce you to my professional karoake tutor!" No?

How about...

"Yes I am sure that is her ID! She looks just like Benjamin Franklin! I suppose you will want to see a picture of her twin as well!" No?


It sounds to me like giving her your room number and telling her to sneak in through the pool area would be a better bet, lol. Not that I am in anyway condoning such an act....

I am just saying, you know, for arguments sake.

that was so perfect man I think your a hidden comic man