10 votes

The dark reality of Japanese host clubs

4 comments

  1. [4]
    Rucker
    Link
    Interesting video I've been working through and wanted to spark some discussion on Tildes about host clubs. I didn't really know where I should put this so if ~talk isn't the right place than my...

    Interesting video I've been working through and wanted to spark some discussion on Tildes about host clubs. I didn't really know where I should put this so if ~talk isn't the right place than my apologies. Personally, while I like the idea of host clubs in theory, this is definitely another one of those "great in theory, terrible in practice" ideas.

    1 vote
    1. [3]
      Moonchild
      Link Parent
      I think the issue is simply that the theory is bad and the practice matches. You can, for instance, hire a therapist; that institution seems to be broadly somewhat successful, and I would...

      I think the issue is simply that the theory is bad and the practice matches. You can, for instance, hire a therapist; that institution seems to be broadly somewhat successful, and I would attribute the difference to its incorporation of clear boundaries and constructive goals from the outset.

      1. [2]
        stu2b50
        Link Parent
        I wouldn’t put it like that. A therapist is a medical professional - the cost and types of conversion you have are different. There’s a sliding scale. At the least abusive, you have small bars...

        I wouldn’t put it like that. A therapist is a medical professional - the cost and types of conversion you have are different.

        There’s a sliding scale. At the least abusive, you have small bars where people regularly talk with the bar tender. Slightly farther down the scale, you have something like a snack bar in Japan. Then, of course, there’s host and hostess clubs.

        5 votes
        1. CrazyProfessor02
          Link Parent
          There is also the stigma of going to a therapist in Japan (and in other Asian Countries). A typical Japanese person is not going to go a therapist unless they were told to by an authority figure...

          There is also the stigma of going to a therapist in Japan (and in other Asian Countries). A typical Japanese person is not going to go a therapist unless they were told to by an authority figure (even then), hence why the Hikikomori (which is another can of problems) is a prevalent problem.

          2 votes