
Successful Japanese female executives are shelling out thousands for the companionship of male hosts, affectionately dubbed “geisha guys.”
No sex, not even kissing, just a night full of wine, good food, thoughtful conversation and lots and lots of compliments.
This gender role reversal is big business. Nightclubs catering to women and their geisha guys are popping up all around Tokyo. With more disposable income than ever before, women are willing to spend anywhere from $1,000 to $50,000 for a night of male companionship. Not only are women getting what they want, but the male hosts are raking in the bucks. The host pictured earned over $200,000 last year!
One customer said, “This is a gift for myself. It’s the same as spending money on a trip or buying something.”
I will probably never have that much money to spend on boys, (especially ones who aren’t even making out with me), but if I did I can’t say I’d be interested. There are just too many fun ways to spend $1000. New clothes, stock portfolios, top-shelf liquor, a DVD shopping spree, a gorgeous handbag…
The whole thing is kind of like leasing an apartment when you could just buy a house. Instead of sinking thousands of dollars into one night chat-fests, sink it into good therapy, a new dress and an online dating service. Like owning a home, it’s a lot more work to keep up a relationship, but the investment is usually worth it.
…unless he’s a fixer-upper.



Belle says:
Sun, 25th May 20081:39 am
HEY!!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR WRITING THIS!!!
I actually had the pleasure of attending a Host Club when I lived in Yokohama..and I swear..it’s a Japanese Guy Lovers DREAM COME TRUE!!
it was amazing, I drank a little too much but it was all in good fun!
I looove Host Clubs sooo much and I hope they never ever die out!!
Ashley says:
Fri, 30th May 20087:36 pm
Look at that guy, he’s BEAUTIFUL! I can’t honestly say that if i had the means i wouldn’t shell out big bucks to be treated like his princess even if it was only for a night and there was no physical contact involved. Now, i am usually an extremely pragmatic person and part of me is screaming “you idiot! What a waste of money! Do you know what you could do with that?!” But the other part knows what i a weakness i have for gorgeous Japanese boys
kindu says:
Thu, 2nd Oct 20088:22 am
He looks so gay to me.
Hideki Hiei says:
Sun, 23rd Nov 20088:25 pm
I’m actually a host at a popular bar. I do it to pay for college. It’s an interesting career but is horribly stressful. It’s been worth it though. The money is good, and I’ve certainly met a lot of interesting people. It’s such a demanding job and isn’t as glamourous as people think.
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