• Japan's First "Cuddle Cafe" Lets You Sleep With a Stranger for $80/hr
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[quote][img]http://i.imgur.com/33sih.jpg[/img] Sometimes, after a long, stressful day, there’s nothing more comforting than crawling into bed with your significant other and falling asleep in their arms. But what if you don’t have anyone to cuddle with in the first place? If you’re in Japan, you might think to go to a [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soapland]soapland[/url] or some other kind of brothel, but then you’d have to deal with all that sex when you really just want to close your eyes and rest in the warmth of another’s body. But wait! Before you resign yourself to another lonely night of shedding tears on your [url=http://www.dakimakurapillow.com/images/s1/evangelion-rei-ayanami.jpg]Rei Ayanami dakimakura[/url], [b]why not stop by Soineya, Japan’s first “co-sleeping specialty shop,” where customers can pay to sleep in the arms of a beautiful girl—with no strings attached![/b] Soineya (literally, “sleep together shop”) opened its doors on September 25 in none other than Akihabara, Tokyo’s electronics district, hub of otaku culture and birthplace of other eccentric establishments like maid cafés. Soineya defines itself as a “co-sleeping specialty shop,” which we’re going to denominate “cuddle cafe” because it has a better ring to it. According to the [url=http://soineya.net/]homepage[/url], Soineya hopes to offer patrons “the simple and ultimate comfort of sleeping together with someone.” Of course, ultimate comfort comes at a price. Let’s take a look at the Soineya “service menu”: [quote][b]Admission fee[/b]: 3000 yen (US $40) [b]Standard Course[/b] 20 min – 3000 yen ($40) 40 min – 5000 yen ($65, only 3000 yen for first time visitors) 60 min – 6000 yen ($77) 2 hrs – 11000 yen ($142) 3 hrs – 16000 yen ($206) 4 hrs – 20000 yen ($258) 5 hrs – 25000 yen ($322) 6 hrs – 30000 yen ($387) 10 hrs – 50000 yen ($645) “Shimei-ryo“ (fee to pick the girl you want to sleep with) – 1000 yen ($13) + 500 yen ($6.50) per hour [b]Optional Course[/b] Customer sleeps in girl’s arm (3 min) – 1000 yen ($13) Girl pats customer on the back (3 min) – 1000 yen ($13) Customer pets girl on the head (3 min) – 1000 yen ($13) Customer and girl stare at each other (1 min) – 1000 yen ($13) Girl changes clothes (1 time) – 1000 yen ($13) Girl gives customer foot massage (3 min) – 1000 yen ($13) Customer gives girl foot massage (3 min) – 2000 yen ($26) Customer sleeps with head on girl’s lap (3 min) – 1000 yen ($13) Girl sleeps with head on customer’s lap (3 min) – 2000 yen ($26)[/quote] So basically, [b]you’re paying about 6000 yen ($77) an hour to lie in bed with a complete stranger.[/b] The website doesn’t specify what customers are and are not permitted to do during the standard course, but it’s probably safe to assume your options are limited to “close your eyes and be quiet.” Furthermore, [b]Soineya is currently recruiting girls for part-time in-store and “delivery” work.[/b] Here’s the job description. [quote][b]Job:[/b] Sleeping [b]Location:[/b] Akihabara (3 min walk from station) [b]Qualifications:[/b] High school age to 30′s [b]Compensation:[/b] 3500 yen ($45)/hour [b]Hours:[/b] Weekdays 15:00-22:00, Weekend/holidays 12:00-22:00[/quote] $45/hr to sleep doesn’t sound like too bad a deal, but those 10-hour day shifts must be rough.[/quote] [url=http://en.rocketnews24.com/2012/09/28/japans-first-cuddle-cafe-lets-you-sleep-with-a-stranger-for-80hr/]Source[/url]
I would say only in Japan, but I remember reading about someone in America or somewhere who offered this sort of thing as well. I almost feel sorry for the girls though, they're going to be sleeping with a lot of old weirdos.
[QUOTE]Customer and girl stare at each other (1 min) – 1000 yen ($13)[/QUOTE] This is so creepy.
[QUOTE=Samiam22;37831115]I would say only in Japan, but I remember reading about someone in America or somewhere who offered this sort of thing as well. I almost feel sorry for the girls though, they're going to be sleeping with a lot of old weirdos.[/QUOTE] Who knows, maybe soon they'll start paying for hugs.
Cue ugly-ass butter-faced pimpled fat guys lining up there Seriously japan, what the hell
I'm immediately reminded of that image of some guy talking about how he pays prostitutes to give him hugs and cuddle.
[QUOTE=Samiam22;37831115]I would say only in Japan, but I remember reading about someone in America or somewhere who offered this sort of thing as well. I almost feel sorry for the girls though, they're going to be sleeping with a lot of old weirdos.[/QUOTE] whenever something like this happens outside Japan i usually just say: Because of Japan.
[QUOTE=Samiam22;37831115]I would say only in Japan, but I remember reading about someone in America or somewhere who offered this sort of thing as well.[/QUOTE] I remember a thread here where some guy had sex offered to him by a prostitute but he asked for a hug instead. She later got pissed and revealed that she's an undercover cop or something.
[QUOTE]Job: Sleeping[/QUOTE] I'm good at that!
[QUOTE=Canuhearme?;37831150]I'm immediately reminded of that image of some guy talking about how he pays prostitutes to give him hugs and cuddle.[/QUOTE] Here's the thread for anyone interested: [url]http://www.facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=1058896[/url]
Girls have the easiest way to get money goddamn. I wish to get money by getting my feet massaged what the hell.
Oh Japan. The roneriest of the rone
Girl sleeps with head on customer’s lap (3 min) – 2000 yen ($26) Cue jizzing everywhere.
[QUOTE=Darkslicer;37831180]Girls have the easiest way to get money goddamn. I wish to get money by getting my feet massaged what the hell.[/QUOTE] Or having to massage feet of some fat greasy old man.
Who the hell would want to sleep in some girls arms for 10 hours? Might get awkward once the girl needs the bathroom. "NO, MY MONEY, SLEEP NOW"
[QUOTE=Darkslicer;37831180]Girls have the easiest way to get money goddamn. I wish to get money by getting my feet massaged what the hell.[/QUOTE] Doing jobs like these are not easy at all. Do you even stop to think about what kind of people they have to deal with?
[QUOTE=SgtTupelo;37831128]Who knows, maybe soon they'll start paying for hugs.[/QUOTE] [video=youtube;wJfYAJJYMqg]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJfYAJJYMqg[/video]
[quote]Girl gives customer foot massage (3 min) – 1000 yen ($13) Customer gives girl foot massage (3 min) – 2000 yen ($26)[/quote] Wait what?
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Man this is so fucked up. It feels that no man ever talks to a girl in japan out of shyness, so all they can do is buy some time with them. Maybe this is true to those anime-pillow hugging guys
[QUOTE=D3TBS;37831404]Man this is so fucked up. It feels that no man ever talks to a girl in japan out of shyness, so all they can do is buy some time with them. Maybe this is true to those anime-pillow hugging guys[/QUOTE] It's true for the anime-pillow guys. That's a simple well documented fact, proven through photographs and written pleas for help by said anime-pillow guys. And of course, shops like these.
[QUOTE=D3TBS;37831404]Man this is so fucked up. It feels that no man ever talks to a girl in japan out of shyness, so all they can do is buy some time with them. Maybe this is true to those anime-pillow hugging guys[/QUOTE]I'd imagine it would be more popular amongst rich people. The shy people are usually poor too. I think there was a documentary about a service in Japan where you pay money and can go on a "date" with a girl and the service was used mostly by rich people because they would seek some relaxation or something like that. This seems to be more focused on ronery but can't tell for sure. Maybe some rich guy just wants some lovin but can't have a girlfriend for whatever reason. Note this is not west where it's popular to buy sluts if you're a rich man.
If the person is rich and shy most likely, but I think these kind of services are also used a lot by single people that have extra money from their work (not necessarily rich), and since they cant get a boyfriend/girlfriend, they spend their extra money on this shit. I remember watching a documentary on japanese host clubs, which is basically male escorts that have women over at their clubs for some drinks. A lot of costumers would be just girls that had more money than they needed and so they spent it on what they wanted. Although I dont know if it applies to these clubs as well, I can assume it also works like that
[QUOTE=itisjuly;37831519]I'd imagine it would be more popular amongst rich people. The shy people are usually poor too. I think there was a documentary about a service in Japan where you pay money and can go on a "date" with a girl and the service was used mostly by rich people because they would seek some relaxation or something like that. This seems to be more focused on ronery but can't tell for sure. Maybe some rich guy just wants some lovin but can't have a girlfriend for whatever reason. Note this is not west where it's popular to buy sluts if you're a rich man.[/QUOTE] The lonely otakus aren't poor, really. They just spend all their money on anime merchandise. If you go look at the prices for the shit they buy, your only reaction would be: "NO WAY IN HELL CAN I AFFORD THIS". They live on minimum costs on anything that isn't anime so they can afford expensive ass shit. They are very likely to afford these cuddle sessions if they want to. However, many of them aren't interested in human beings, only cartoon characters.
If you're shy wouldn't this be more embarrassing than dating?
[QUOTE=koeniginator;37831395][img]http://i.minus.com/jR8EcGww0cjJR.JPG[/img][/QUOTE] I remember those threads
[QUOTE=itisjuly;37831614]If you're shy wouldn't this be more embarrassing than dating?[/QUOTE] Probably by 50 megatons. But then not necessarily. One of the biggest reasons many people fear girls is because they are afraid of being rejected and looked down on. With these kind of services you'll have faith in your [U]product[/U] appreciating you and giving you what you want.
[QUOTE=dgg;37831745]Probably by 50 megatons. But then not necessarily. One of the biggest reasons many people fear girls is because they are afraid of being rejected and looked down on. With these kind of services you'll have faith in your [U]product[/U] appreciating you and giving you what you want.[/QUOTE]That even sounds uneasy.
They should call it [img]http://www.freewebs.com/ss4ssbplaces/00000000047.jpg[/img]
The prices are so damn high. So is everything in Japan though.
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