Thank you for your help.
This is Oda from PATOLO support.
This time,
I had no idea. About the raid on the elderly prostitution club...
I'd like to talk about this topic.
I checked on Google and found the following information:
The case of the elderly prostitution club bust was an incident that was uncovered by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department in October 2013.
The club had 1000 male and 350 female members, with the oldest being 88 years old. This incident garnered attention as it reflected anxieties in Japan's super-aging society, such as the loneliness of the elderly and the challenges of long-term care.
One film based on this incident is "Tea-Drinking Friends," directed by Bunji Toyama. This film is an ensemble drama that examines the loneliness of modern society, starring Rei Okamoto. In the film, the club owner is replaced by a younger generation.
The following movie was what led me to learn this information.
Trailer for the movie "Tea-Drinking Friends"
https://youtu.be/JrIHiqG7zHQ
[Film Review] 'Tea-Drinking Friends' becomes a sensation through word of mouth! Questioning elderly prostitution and existentialism.
https://youtu.be/mQnUMMidVKI
2013. I might have heard the news back then, but I have absolutely no memory of it, so I'm a little surprised now.
The film "Tea-Drinking Friends" is based on this incident.
Just watching the trailer made me think.
Being caught means that you broke the rules of the law, so that in itself is definitely a "bad thing."
I haven't been able to confirm the details, so the reason for the raid is a little unclear, but I imagine it was because they were managing prostitution.
I suspect, though this is just a guess, that they were managing the provision of sexual services to an "unspecified number of people" for payment.
I think there probably wouldn't have been a problem if the service provider acted as an administrator, only assisting with the matching process, and leaving it up to the two individuals whether or not their relationship deepened after meeting.
I haven't seen the full movie and haven't been able to fully research the details of the case, so I can't really say anything...
Since we must abide by laws and other rules, I believe the above example was indeed wrong when considered in light of the law.
Based on that, we need to carefully review the rules, provide support within those rules, and then incorporate business and financial aspects to ensure the service continues.
However, at the very core, it's about "connections between people," "a longing for human contact," "wanting to feel human warmth," and "wanting to have one more moment of glory."
Ultimately, I realized that even though the flame of my desires may be smaller than it was in my youth, it still burns within me as a vital force.
It's something you can't use without money, but if it ultimately fulfills your dream, then so be it.
While not everyone who engages in "sugar dating" is like this, I think the root of it all stems from a pure desire to "make life more enjoyable."
I'm not in a position to say anything profound, but I'd like to continue to reflect on these issues while comparing them to various problems in society.
Thank you in the future.
