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Zero
December 9th, 2007, 05:56 pm
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From www.thegreathappinessspace.com :

"The Great Happiness Space: Tale of an Osaka Love Thief," introduces an extraordinary hidden world of Japanese nightlife in Osaka's Cafe Rakkyo. The denizens of this glamorous demi-monde, dedicated to partying till they drop, are captured by first time documentary producer/director, Jake Clennell with candid and poignant insight. Presided over by the charismatic, enigmatic Issei, the number one "host boy" in town, the club offers a new twist on the ancient geisha tradition. Glamorous host boys make beautiful young women laugh, feel good about their lives -- and pay handsomely for their pleasure. In this secret, outcast society of wealthy young people, money seems to mean easy gratification. But all these stylish players have to pay for their pleasures, and they can cost more than money.


From www.imdb.com :

Welcome to The Great Happiness Space: Rakkyo Café. The club's owner, Issei (22), has a staff of twenty boys all under his training to become the top escorts of Osaka's underground love scene. During their training, they learn how to dress, how to talk, how to walk, and most importantly, how to fake relationships with the girls who become their source of income. Join us as Osaka's number one host boy takes us on a journey through the complex and heartrenching world of love for sale in the Japanese underground.

Toshihiko
December 10th, 2007, 02:55 am
It was a good movie though There's a documentary about Shunga and the Underworld of Japan that came out because of this. The newer Japan international film festival in Yokohama this year is based on voyeurism, featuring works done by people using cell phone cameras.
Are host bars prominent anywhere else in the world, I know here in Hawaii we have quite a few. And even the airport here offers some services to vip guests. They made a big show of the training, but it's not that er... technical?