I live in a rural area. I’m registered in Osaka, which is relatively easy for me to get to, but I’ve received almost no offers at all. Is papa-katsu (compensated dating in Japan) simply impossible for someone living in the countryside…? I’ve tried changing my photos and consulting the club staff, but I haven’t received anything for the past three months. What else can I do…?

Women living outside major cities can do papa-katsu (compensated dating in Japan) too. If location is genuinely an obstacle, why not post your availability as something like, “I’ll be in Osaka during the first week of March,” even if it isn’t strictly true? Since clubs make money from offers, they should also want offers to come your way. If you still don’t receive any after following their advice, unfortunately, the club itself may simply not be a good fit for you. Possible reasons include: - You don’t match what male members are looking for. - Your appeal doesn’t stand out compared with the other female members. - Your own mindset or approach isn’t suited to papa-katsu. That said, from what I’ve heard from women, offers tend to be concentrated among certain women, while others receive virtually none. It’s completely a buyer’s market—there are many women who want to do papa-katsu, but relatively few offers from men—so it may be worth trying a different field or a different approach.

I currently live in Osaka, but I used to live two hours away by car and train. Even though I’m at an age when offers are scarce, I still received offers. I don’t think it’s just about location.

Could it be because you live in the countryside? Even women who live an hour away from a regional city still receive offers. I also often hear from women who have received offers from men living two or three hours—or even more—away. It may be worth considering factors other than where you live.