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Fukuoka, the capital of Fukuoka prefecture is set on Kyushu’s northern coast with an area of 340 square kilometres. Its population is up to 1.5 million people. Fukuoka is the product of the merging of 2 cities, Hakata and the castle town of Fukuoka.
Compared to the capital city, Tokyo, the lifestyle in Fukuoka has a much slower pace. Famous attractions in the city include Ohori Park, Fukuoka Castle, Kushida Shrine, and Marine World Uminonakamichi.
Nakasu – one of the most popular and largest RLDs in the country. The area is also Kyushu’s busiest street and the island’s major entertainment district. Nakasu is characterised by bright neon signs and food stalls (Yatai) along the Naka River. A line of buildings with multiple stories make up the brothels in Nakasu. Pink salons, hostess bars, and soaplands also exist.
History of the RLD
Nagamasa Kuroda, the city’s first feudal lord, created Nakasu to connect the areas of Hakata and Fukuoka. It was in the Edo period that the place developed into an entertainment area popular with Hakata merchants and Fukuoka samurai. Nakasu continued to grow in terms of the number of nightspots and entertainment venues. This development includes shopping malls, bars, clubs, and adult entertainment establishments like brothels and massage parlours.
How to find the RLD
The RLD is near the Tenjin’s downtown area, on the city’s eastern part, between the sandbank of Naka and Hakata Rivers. It is accessible from Tenjin-Minami Station (Nanakuma Line) and Tenjin Station (Kuko Line).
Stay safe in the RLD
Nakasu is relatively safe, though tourists are advised to stick to the main streets. Compared to other adult entertainment areas in Asia, it is also safer and cleaner. To avoid troubles, visitors are advised not to visit any bar, cub, or establishment that aren’t foreigner-friendly.
Fukuoka boasts one of Japan’s largest red-light districts. Visitors looking to avail sex services often go to Nakasu, Fukuoka’s RLD, as it has about 4000 adult establishments. Erotic massage parlours are also popular in this city. Most of the sex workers in the city offer their services in soaplands (brothels) and massage parlours. Street walkers exist in the city, but they are rare.
One can find several strip clubs in the city, but not all of them are foreigner-friendly, mainly because of the language barrier. Many clubs and establishments in areas are frequented by Japanese businessmen and foreigners are only allowed if they can speak fluent Japanese or if one of the girls can speak English. Escort services are also abundant in Fukuoka, with some them catering to foreign clients exclusively.
Street Prostitution
Street workers are a rare sight in Fukuoka. Most women prefer to work in erotic massage parlours and soaplands. Sometimes, it is possible to see some prostitutes working along Nakasu (RLD). Many of these women come to work at the Japanese brothels.
Prostitution is illegal in Japan. But, given that this term is specifically defined as sexual intercourse with an unknown person in exchange for money, this means that non-sexual services are technically allowed. While prostitution is illegal in the country, law enforcement is lax. Sexual services are mostly available in soaplands or Japanese brothels.
The law, for the most part, penalises prostitutes for soliciting clients, as well as those who encourage others to enter prostitution and finance a business that sells these kinds of services.
There are plenty of registered fashion health parlours under the Law Regulating Adult Businesses. The operation of this type of business is protected as they offer services that do not involve sexual intercourse. Violation of the law could result in incarceration (maximum jail time is less than 10 years) or a fine of ¥300,000.
When it comes to LGBT laws, members of the community often face challenges that are not experienced by non-LGBT individuals. Same-sex sexual activity is legal, but couples or household headed by same-sex couples are not entitled to receive legal protections that are available to couples of the opposite sex. Same-sex marriage remains unrecognised in the country, and it has no LGBT protections from discrimination in housing, employment, and others.
Fukuoka gets alive at night with plenty of bars, pubs, and clubs to relax and have fun. There are places great for drinking, partying, witnessing live music acts or just spending a stress-free night.
Here are some of the most notable nightlife spots:
Homosexuality is usually closeted, so it is often difficult to find out what is going on in the LGBT community. Nevertheless, gay bars still exist and are located in Sumiyoshi and Haruyoshi. The venues in the area are typically Japanese-bars that offer karaoke, snacks, and expensive drinks. One can expect to witness drag queens entertaining in bars. It is advisable to learn some Japanese to be able to mingle and talk to other people.
General Attitude Towards Gays
Most Japanese don’t feel comfortable telling their sexual orientation to friends and families. The pressure to marry and raise children might play a hug role to this. Public displays of affection are also a rare sight in Japan.
Gay and Transsexual Prostitution in Fukuoka
There is no specific information on where to find gay and transsexual prostitution in the city. Some get information from other gays while other can find advertisements online like http://www.gay-male-escort.com/jp/gay-escort-fukuoka/.
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