Monogamy in marriage is often thought to be less important in japan, and sometimes married men may seek pleasure from courtesans. “sex is where the weirdness of the japanese peaks,” wrote a.a Gill in his notorious “mad in japan” essay Feudal japanese sex culture offers a unique glimpse into an era where sexuality and societal norms often intertwined in unexpected ways Emerging during a period marked by rigid class structures and strict codes of behavior, these practices reflected a complex blend of tradition, power, and human. Explore japanese perspectives on intimate relationships and discover how cultural values shape dating, marriage, and sexual practices in modern japan's evolving society
There’s an awesome documentary that used to be on netflix called sex and love around the world that had an episode on japan It explained that there’s a lot of cultural reservations even within a romantic relationship, though obviously everyone still internally likes sex as much as the next human There is a cultural attitude specifically towards marriage/kids where it’s assumed the sex. For foreign visitors, understanding these differences is key to navigating japan’s adult entertainment scene and broader sexual culture with respect and sensitivity
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