For the health format, this time I'll write it up as a usage example. Taopaipai is a shop covering the Susukino area in Sapporo. They're open 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., and on the 40-minute course the price comes to ¥5,000.
Hokkaido's biggest city. Susukino is one of the most famous nightlife districts in the country. Hopefully this helps anyone hunting for health in this area.
On the Room and Environment
In a cabaret club (sexy-cabaret) experience, the quality of the facilities is a factor you can't ignore. Especially in the format where the girl comes to you, the state of the room directly shapes the whole experience.
The hotel Taopaipai pointed me to tonight was within walking distance of Susukino. The exterior had a vibe somewhere between a love hotel and a business hotel, with a sign that doesn't draw the eye. It's a spot that's hard to find if you don't know the area, but I take that as "consideration for the people using it." A place that doesn't need to stand out is better off not standing out.
Check-in at the front desk was automated. A setup with minimal human contact is welcome for this kind of visit. The room was on the larger side for a single, and the bed size was no problem. The climate control was working and easy to adjust.
The bathroom was clean. Fresh towels, a full set of amenities. Hotels that have these obvious basics covered are actually rarer than you'd think. The difference in cleanliness is stark, and it bears directly on the quality of the experience. When the room's in good shape, you can focus on your time with the girl. Conversely, when the room nags at you, it doesn't matter how good the girl is — you can't focus.
When the facilities are in order, you can concentrate on the time with the girl. On that count, Taopaipai had no problems. Once the girl arrived, her movements were smooth too — she moved with a read on the room's layout. The way someone moves when they know how hotels are built. ¥5,000 for 40 minutes; including the environment, it felt like a sound choice.
Impression of the Front Desk
The handling on the phone is the shop's "face." Taopaipai's front desk met nearly all the checkpoints I use to judge a "good shop."
First, the way they answer questions. A desk that doesn't just stop at "we have a 60 and a 90" when you ask "what course lengths do you have?" is a courteous one. Here they added the price breakdown and even the current roster status.
When I told them the type I wanted, they proposed two girls from the ones working that day. The "here are your options" format hands the customer the lead, and I like that.
The 40 Minutes With the Girl
The girl who came matched the phone description almost exactly. Years of experience have taught me how hard it actually is for "the person they described to actually show up."
Within those 40 minutes, the balance between talking and being quiet was natural. When the conversation lapsed it never got awkward — that comes down to her skill at reading the pauses.
Price and Overall Verdict
¥5,000 for 40 minutes. As a price for a Sapporo-area cabaret club (sexy-cabaret), it felt fair. Not excessively high, not so cheap that quality drops — right at that just-right level.
Wrap-Up
| Item | Rating |
|---|---|
| Phone reception | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Arrival speed | ★★☆☆☆ |
| First impression of the girl | ★★★★★ |
| Service content | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Value for money | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Intent to repeat | Depends on conditions |
One thing's for sure: Sapporo was good tonight. Taopaipai accounts for a big part of why.
Related info: Sapporo-area adult-entertainment info is collected on the area page. And if you're looking into advertising and customer acquisition for adult shops, FAP — Adult Media Catalog Index is also worth a look.