Are rental girlfriends a thing in Japan?


Are rental girlfriends a thing in Japan? This culture came up when many in Japan started facing loneliness. You can rent friends, partners and family members there. According to Japan Today, you can rent a girlfriend for 6000 yen per hour for two hours.


What is the Japanese style of dating?

Group dating is common But most Americans go on a date in pairs rather than groups. In Japan, group dating — or goukon — commonly happens first. It's a way to gauge mutual interest and suitability, as well as mix with a potential partner's friends.