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what is a good soapland place to go in Tokyo that is foreigners friendly?
The area around Ikebukuro has a few soapland spots that are worth a look, particularly near the west exit. I've been to a place called Moonlight several times, and they don't make a big deal about foreigners as long as you're polite and have your ID ready. Prices there run around 35,000 yen for 80 minutes, which is pretty standard.
One thing that helps a lot is having a Japanese friend or using a service like Tokyo Night Style to make the reservation. Most shops in the smaller neighborhoods will accept foreigners if you come through a booking system rather than just walking in off the street. The staff at the door in places like Ikebukuro tend to be more focused on keeping things smooth than scrutinizing your background.
honestly for soapland in Tokyo as a foreigner, your best bet is Yoshiwara area near Minowa station. a lot of places there have been dealing with gaijin for years so they know the drill. just be aware some shops charge a "foreigner fee" or straight up refuse, so call ahead or check their website if they have an English page
if you want a specific rec, try Club Penguin or Tokyo Soap Land in that area, theyre known to be more open. just bring cash and expect to pay around 30,000-40,000 yen for a standard course. and dont bother with the high-end ones like Versailles unless you speak fluent japanese, theyll prob turn you away at the door
ngl i'd skip the soaplands entirely and go to a delivery health service instead. way less hassle with the whole "are you foreigner" thing, they just send a girl to your hotel. check out tokyo angel or girls collection, both have english booking and no door drama. costs about the same too, maybe even cheaper if you find a coupon
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Where can I find crispy, pan-fried bacon similar to a certain international style?
if u have a costco membership the kirkland thick cut is the move, 4 packs of 500g for around 2500 yen and it crisps up proper in a cold pan. for smaller runs, precce in azabudai hills & the basement at isetan shinjuku both carry imported US & danish brands in the chilled case, just read the label for "thick cut" or "smoked" and not "loin". also worth knowing japanese bacon is often wet-cured so pat it dry before frying or it steams instead of crisping
kaldi coffee farm is hit or miss but their smoked bacon from denmark shows up pretty regular, the 200g pack runs about 600 yen. what actually works better for me is asking the butcher counter at peacock or life to slice the block bacon thick, like 5mm, they do it for free and it crisps way better than the pre-packed stuff. also fwiw cheap bacon crisps faster, the fatty supermarket kind at 300 yen a pack works fine if u cook it from cold in a dry pan and pour off the fat as it renders.
tbh the gyomu super store brand bacon is surprisingly decent for crisping up, its not thick cut but if you cook it low and slow it gets pretty crunchy. the key is the dry cure vs wet cure thing, wet cure steams. also check hanamasa if you have one nearby, they sell big packs of american style bacon thats actually smoked and firm.