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Guernica: Foreigner-Friendly BDSM Bar in Ikebukuro
READ ARTICLE →: Guernica: Foreigner-Friendly BDSM Bar in IkebukuroExplore Guernica, one of Tokyo’s most approachable BDSM bars in Ikebukuro. From rope performances and mummification play to beginner-friendly fetish experiences, discover why this underground SM lounge has become popular with both locals and curious foreign visitors looking…
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SOD CosCos Ikebukuro: SOD’s Wild Cosplay Bar Opens in Tokyo
Tokyo’s adult entertainment giant SOD (Soft On Demand) has officially launched a brand new concept bar in Ikebukuro, bringing cosplay, adult humor, and…
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Inside Shinjuku’s DebuDance: Tokyo’s Body-Positive Club Night
Shinjuku’s famous body-positive club event DebuDance celebrates its 10th anniversary with a special all-night party, Legendary Night. Featuring DJs, cosplay, live art, food…
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Inside Tokyo’s Dansou Host Scene: Gender-Bending Host Clubs in Kabukicho
Most visitors to Tokyo have heard of host clubs, glamorous nightlife venues where charismatic male hosts entertain guests over drinks and conversation. But…
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“Gehisai: The Vulgar and Obscene Exhibition” Returns to Harajuku This April
Tokyo’s underground art scene has never been shy about pushing boundaries, but few events embrace the chaotic, crude, and hilariously inappropriate quite like…
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The Complete Guide to Dansou Cafés & Bars in Tokyo
Tokyo’s themed café culture goes far beyond maid cafés. One of the city’s most fascinating subcultures is the world of dansou cafés, where…
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Voice Actor Interview: Kitaro Ushigaeru
Adult voice actor Kitaro Ushigaeru hops into the spotlight in his first English-language interview – a stimulating conversation that covers acting, eroge, BL,…
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