hosts

What do hosts in Kabukicho eat after a night of working in Tokyo’s red-light district?

We try the breakfast of champions that fuels the night workers of the city.

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“Earn your own money, you jackasses!” host billboard appears above lottery ticket shop in Tokyo

Tough-talking Shinjuku hosts apparently don’t approve of such get-rich-quick dreams.

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Why is there a wrestling ring in the Underground Arena fighting bar in Kabukicho?

Investigating the underbelly of Tokyo in one of its most notorious districts.

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How to get a date in Japan, according to hosts in Kabukicho

There’s one piece of dating advice that a mama and hosts all agree on.

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Why don’t hosts in Kabukicho approach our female reporter any more?

Back when she was younger she couldn’t get away from them, so we visit a host club to find out what’s going on. 

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How do Japan’s host club hosts get their professional names? We talk with five Kabukicho pros

Interviews reveal backstories behind the genjina.

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Tokyo store that only sells black shirts sheds light on why it’s opening mid-pandemic

We chat with the minds behind this specialty store about its unusually uniform niche and learn to appreciate the plain.

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Host club royalty Roland demonstrates his night-time routine, claims it’s not dissimilar to yours

Japan’s infamous host shows off his down-to-earth night-time regimen and his luxurious home.

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Host King Roland goes to Akihabara disguised as a foreign otaku 【Video】

“James” looks more like a lumberjack than a geeky anime nerd.

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Roland, king of Japan’s host club scene, shows us his self-isolation routine【Video】

The King of Hosts shows us his daily routine now that he can’t greet his clients…and also tells us who his favorite Love Live! girl is.

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Host clubs go digital in the wake of business closures with live-streaming app toU

The clubs themselves might be closed, but you can still spend time with your favorite host, even if you can’t physically be with him.

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Get ready with Roland, the top-earning host in Japan【Video】

Roland, “King of the Hosts”, shares his morning routine on YouTube.

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Tokyo host club host headbutts woman after being told he “sucks” at karaoke

”It pissed me off” host tells police.

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Japan’s host club king wants to sell you some US$490 hair product in a tiny, tiny bottle

Roland also has a “must-have” hangover cure that can be yours for just a little over 100 bucks.

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Handsome host sushi bar opens in Tokyo with 14-year host veteran pressing the pieces

Tokyo’s biggest club district has an all-night sushi joint where the chef is also a working host.

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Roland, King of the Hosts, has his own museum exhibition now, shows off hostdom and catchphrases

Fans of Roland will not want to miss this. 

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Homeless dropout becomes Lamborghini-driving ladies’ man and top host in Kabukicho 【Video】

Akaya Kunugi owes it all to his rich “princesses” who spend up to US$35,000 a night on him. 

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Tokyo host club opens its doors to female cosplayers for special photo shoot event

Afternoon, alcohol-free open house provides luxurious backdrops, chance to chat and snap photos with hosts.

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King of Japan’s bar hosts shares idea for a sure-fire romantic date

Roland’s plan turns his fans’ knees to jelly, but some say it’s a selfish waste of money.

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Nissin Cup Noodles heats up with handsome host boys and famous Japanese voice actors 【Video】

Welcome to Nissin’s new fictional host club, where sexual innuendo rules.

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