Host clubs, where young male staff "pamper and flatter" female guests, are "booming" in Japan. Some 21,000 male hosts work at 900 of these lucrative establishments but opaque prices for drinks and ...

Tokyo has launched an ambitious initiative to revitalise its nightlife and attract visitors to explore the Japanese capital after dark, as many tourists, unaware of the diverse offerings, miss out ...

The government approved a bill Friday to tighten regulations on host clubs, aiming to curb abusive practices that force female patrons into prostitution to pay off excessive debts. The bill will ...

Osaka is one of the most unique cities in Japan. The city feels modern yet feels stuck in the past at the same time. It’s ...