Types of Services

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Since we get new guys with a lack of understanding of the types of services available, a general guide. Remember that services will vary by shop and provider, never push for anything that's not on offer.

Service Type​	Japanese, Alternative Names​	Premises​	Staff Type​	Required Japanese Level​ ⚫ EXTREMELY HIGH 🔴 HIGH 🟡 MEDIUM 🟢 LOW/NONE	Service Type​	Chance of FS​
Esthe (Esthetic Salon)	エステ メンズエステ Men's Esute	On Premises	Japanese staff, usually young and very attractive.	⚫🔴 Generally very high	Massage. Anything else is not officially on offer, but your mileage may vary depending on the therapist, your relationship with her, the phase of the moon, how many ducks landed in a pond in Siberia (it is entirely unpredictable – don't count on anything other than a massage)	You're more likely to be struck by lightning.
Chinese Esthe	チャイエス Body Wash	On Premises	Chinese staff, attractiveness and age will vary wildly, sometimes even within the same shop.	🟢Generally very low	Usual minimum level of service service is body wash, massage, and handjob. There is usually an extended service called "Michaku" that varies from clothed body to body massage to various sexual acts, dependent on shop.	Low, but in some shops it happens.
Korean Esthe	韓国エステ	On Premises	Korean staff, attractiveness and age will vary wildly, but within a shop will tend to be consistent.	🟢Generally very low	Generally, akasuri body wash (loose skin removal), massage, and handjob with nude or topless provider. Some will provide sumata (frottage).	Very low.
Thai Massage	タイ古式マッサージ	On Premises	Thai staff, generally attractive (with the odd exception), age will vary.	🟢Not required	Massage and handjob. Be careful, there are many non-sexual Thai massage places. Groping may be allowed at provider discretion, nudity generally not an option.	Rare, but there are some shops that do offer extras. Don't push for it, and if you get it, don't talk about it in public forums.
Pink Salon	ピンクサロン ピンサロ ファションサロン	On Premises	Japanese staff, ages vary dependent on shop, but tend to be consistent within a single shop.	🔴 🟡 Generally very high, but can vary. Foreign clients usually forbidden.	Blowjob. A certain amount of groping may be permitted depending on the provider. Provider may or may not disrobe.	Virtually zero. Hall staff wander around and keep an eye on things.
Service Type​	Japanese, Alternative Names​	Premises​	Staff Type​	Required Japanese Level​	Service Type​	Chance of FS​
Delivery Health	デリヘル DH	Dispatch	Generally Japanese staff, but there are variants (see below). Shops tend to specialize in a particular look or age group.	🔴 🟡 Generally very high, but can vary	Generally everything but vaginal intercourse and anal are on the menu, depending on provider preferences. Anal may be on the menu but will be girl dependent if it is. BDSM offerings are generally NOT on the menu unless the shop specializes in this.	Many DH providers will offer full service for an extra charge, but you should let THEM make the offer. Anal on the menu may be code for FS, again, let the provider make this clear. Do NOT ask for FS.
Hotel Health	ホテルヘルス ホテヘル	Hotel dispatch with storefront booking counter.	Generally Japanese staff, but there are variants (see below). Shops tend to specialize in a particular look or age group.	🔴 🟡 Generally somewhat high, but can vary.	Generally everything but vaginal intercourse and anal are on the menu, depending on provider preferences. Anal may be on the menu but will be girl dependent if it is. BDSM offerings are generally NOT on the menu unless the shop specializes in this.	Many HH providers will offer full service for an extra charge, but you should let THEM make the offer. Anal on the menu may be code for FS, again, let the provider make this clear. Do NOT ask for FS.
Health	Fashion Health ヘルス ファションヘルス 箱ヘルス	On premises	Generally Japanese staff	🔴 🟡 Generally very high, but can vary	Generally everything but vaginal intercourse and anal are on the menu, depending on provider preferences. Anal may be on the menu but will be girl dependent if it is. BDSM offerings are generally NOT on the menu unless the shop specializes in this.	FS is NOT on offer at on premises health shops. Some providers may choose to do so, but it is VERY rare. Do NOT ask for FS at an on-premises health service, you run the risk of being ejected. You also run the risk of the police being summoned.
Image Health	イメージヘルス イメヘル コスプレヘル Cosplay Health Etc.	On premises or delivery	Generally Japanese staff, in costumes ranging from uniforms to cosplay	🔴 🟡 Generally very high, but can vary	Generally everything but vaginal intercourse and anal are on the menu, depending on provider preferences. Anal may be on the menu but will be girl dependent if it is. BDSM offerings are generally NOT on the menu unless the shop specializes in this.	FS is NOT on offer at on premises health shops. Some providers may choose to do so, but it is VERY rare. Do NOT ask for FS at an on-premises health service, you run the risk of being ejected. You also run the risk of the police being summoned.
Mat Health	マットヘルス マット	On premises (occasional delivery to appropriately equipped hotels)	Generally Japanese staff	🔴 🟡 Generally very high, but can vary	Specialty is mat play, and generally everything else but vaginal intercourse and anal are on the menu, depending on provider preferences.	FS is NOT on offer at on premises health shops. Some providers may choose to do so, but it is VERY rare. Do NOT ask for FS at an on-premises health service, you run the risk of being ejected. You also run the risk of the police being summoned.
Service Type​	Japanese, Alternative Names​	Premises​	Staff Type​	Required Japanese Level​	Service Type​	Chance of FS​
Korean Delivery	Kandeli カンデリ	Dispatch	Korean staff	🟡 Medium (depends on reception staff)	Generally everything but anal is on the menu. BDSM offerings are generally NOT on the menu.	Full service is almost always on the menu. Deluxe courses usually mean bareback – be forewarned if you are risk averse.
Thai Delivery	タイデリヘル タイデリ Thaideli	Dispatch	Thai staff	🟡 🟢Somewhat low (depends on reception staff)	Generally everything but anal is on the menu. Some providers may offer anal at extra charge. BDSM offerings are generally NOT on the.	Full service is almost always on the menu.
ASEAN Delivery	アジアンデリ	Dispatch	Varied SE Asian staff (Philippines, Thailand most common)	🟡 🟢Somewhat low (depends on reception staff)	Generally everything but anal is on the menu. BDSM offerings are generally NOT on the menu.	Full service is almost always on the menu.
New Half Health	ニューハーフヘルス	Dispatch and/or On Premises	Japanese transgender staff	🟡Medium	Generally everything is on the menu. Anal and reverse anal generally standard. May be an extra charge for ejaculation (hers).	FS only possible with fully transitioned providers.
S&M Health	SMヘルス SMデリ BDSM Delivery etc.	Dispatch and/or On Premises	Typically Japanese staff	⚫ Very very high (little room for miscommunication), but can vary	BDSM offerings on the menu. Typical sexual services are usually NOT on the menu.	Generally not on the menu. Ask at your own risk.
Service Type​	Japanese, Alternative Names​	Premises​	Staff Type​	Required Japanese Level​	Service Type​	Chance of FS​
Soapland	ソープランド ソープ Soap Soapie Etc.	On premises	Typically Japanese staff	🔴 🟡 Generally very high, but can vary	Brothel offering full service and mat play (aka nuru massage) Technically assisted bathing with no sexual services, but the lady decides she's up for it, and funny how there's a bed in the room too….	FS part of standard play.
Independent Escort	Various	Usually outcall, occasionally incall. Illegal, but low risk for customers.	Varied ethnicity	🟢Typically no Japanese necessary	Independent providers with their own offerings. Note that these independent ladies are solo acts, not agencies, and as such are NOT available 24/7. Trying to get a last minute date at 3:00 in the morning is not a good approach.	FS standard for most, BDSM providers may not engage in such.
Escort Agency	Various	Outcall. Illegal, but low risk for customers.	Usually Japanese, occasionally others	🟢Typically no Japanese necessary	Standard escort offerings	FS standard*. *Note: There are several delivery health services in Tokyo aimed at the tourist market that claim to be escort agencies, but are in actuality delivery health, with services as described above
Chinese Brothel	Various	Usually on premises. Note that these shops are illegal and are sometimes raided by police. Customers are RARELY arrested, but you may be questioned.	Chinese staff (occasionally Vietnamese)	🟡 🟢Very low (depends on reception staff)	Rushed full service, usually inexpensive	FS standard.
Onakura	オナクラ	On premises or delivery	Usually Japanese staff, young and attractive	🟡 🟢Low (depends on reception staff)	The "official" service is that a young woman will watch you masturbate. Some will also have an option where she will assist you, and other options. Partial or full nudity also often an option.	Virtually zero chance.
Service Type​	Japanese, Alternative Names​	Premises​	Staff Type​	Required Japanese Level​	Service Type​	Chance of FS​
Sekukyaba	セクキャバ オッパブ オッパイパブ Oppai Pub	On premises	Young attractive Japanese women, rarely foreign staff.	🟡 Medium - but keep in mind that some conversation skill is necessary	Like a kyaba or hostess club, but kissing and fondling of the upper body, grinding are on offer. Touching below the waist is generally forbidden.	Most have VIP rooms, if you have good rapport with a girl and do a shimei with VIP room it may be possible - but don't count on it, and definitely don't push for it.
Cuddle Cafe	添い寝屋 ソイネヤ リフレ	On premises	Young attractive Japanese women	🟡 Medium - but keep in mind that some conversation skill is necessary	In theory, a young woman will nap with you, and that's it. However, some of them turn a blind eye to options offered by the girls, ranging from handjobs to FS. Do not expect this.	Possible at some shops - be mindful that condoms are not supplied, and STD rates are high, at least two members of this forum have contracted an STD at one of these places. Also be wary, as many of these shops have been shut down for employing underaged girls - and if you are caught engaging in compensated adult activities with an underaged provider it is a crime even if you did not know she was underage.
Peepshow	のぞき部屋	On premises	Young attractive Japanese women	🟡 🟢Low to medium	Peepshow, usually you will sit in a booth with a one-way mirror to watch a nude dancer, while another girl will go room to room providing handjobs or CBJ.	Zero. Don't ask.
Hostess Bar/Cabaret Club	ホステスバー キャバクラ	On premises	Hostess Bar: Elegant women of many ages. Cabaret Club: Younger, less elegant women.	⚫🔴 Generally very high	Conversation and maybe a little flirting while the ladies sit with you. Anything else is not on offer, but your mileage may vary depending on the hostess, your relationship with her, the current number of amber lights in the traffic grid, the date of the year's first snowfall - and more importantly the number of paid dinner dates (douhan) and total value of all gifts you give her. If you ever do get any, it'll be the most expensive you ever got.	You're more likely to be struck by lightning.
Girls' Bar	ガールズバー	On premises	Generally younger women in theme with the theme of the bar.	🔴 🟡 Generally very high, but can vary	Girl's Bars are generally themed, and staff will wear the appropriate costumes. As with hostess bars etc., conversation and maybe a little flirting. The difference is that the staff are always across the bar from you, not sitting with you. This allows for them to avoid the requirement for an Adult Services license, as the staff are "bartenders", and not "entertainers". And you're still not getting any unless one of the "bartenders" takes a personal shine to you for some reason.	You're more likely to be struck by lightning.

Note that there is no mention of streetwalkers - that is intentional. Streetwalkers in Japan are highly risky. Providers are often underage and being watched by police, and highly likely to be being trafficked.

Update 20230625 - Added several categories, formatted into table, added general language requirements, added FS odds since someone's always gonna ask....
Update 20230721 - Added peepshows
Update 20230913 - Colour coding for language requirements at the suggestion of @Ken4fb
Update 20230928 - Independent escort description update because some people are morons and fail to realise these ladies aren't robots.
Update 20240106 - Added a couple more categories

 

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