Host club
🌙 Erotischer NachtclubThe hostess bar inverted: young men selling conversation, attention and champagne to female customers, with hosts competing to be nominated by regulars.
The format is inseparable from its credit system, which did enough harm that Japan changed the law in 2025. Urikake — running a tab — is the mechanism, and the guide's advice is direct: paying on the night is what keeps a visit ordinary.
The full account, with its sources, is in our guide to Host Clubs in Japan.
Frequently asked questions
What is urikake?
The club's credit system — running a tab rather than paying on the night. It is the part of the format that prompted a change in the law.
Who are host clubs for?
Female customers. It is the hostess bar format inverted.