I’m a woman in my 30s thinking about starting papa-katsu (compensated dating in Japan).

I went for an interview after turning 40 as well. It started with a video interview, followed by an in-person interview at a branch office. You won’t know whether you’ll pass unless you take the first step, so why not apply for an interview first? Even if you pass, there’s no guarantee you’ll receive an offer. In the meantime, you can make sure your profile is appealing, upload some good selfies, and fill out your profile comments carefully. You could also try the app, and there’s Patro as well. Rather than overthinking everything, it’s best to take action first. If you’re interested, give it a try!

It’s okay. I went to an interview at a club when I was much, much older than you—around 40-something. I feel like Mr. Kida’s answers here gave me the push I needed. There may be supporters who prefer women with no prior experience with men. So please find the courage to go for it.

If you’re strictly dating type A, you might not get any offers. If you can get yourself comfortable with choosing dating type B2 and come to the interview with the right mindset, you might get accepted. If you feel he’s a good person, make sure to negotiate a satisfactory amount for the first meeting and receive it in cash upfront.

Anyone can do papa-katsu (compensated dating in Japan) if they really want to. You can job-hunt even if you’re unemployed, and you can plan for the end of your life even if you’re not dying. In the same way, I’d say it counts as papa-katsu as soon as you start looking, even if you don’t have a papa (a male supporter) yet. There used to be a respondent here who liked women with no experience with men, but I haven’t seen them lately. You might try looking through the columns and leaving a comment. Apparently, having a slim waist is one of their conditions, so you’ll have to work on that yourself. Search for “the Plank from Hell” and you’ll probably find an effective method. You don’t seem very confident, but everything comes down to personal preference. If you widen your search, you’re bound to find someone. The point is to take action yourself and keep moving forward. Once you take action, you might even succeed through some kind of accident, despite the odds. Years ago, I once booked a delivery escort without specifying anyone, and a woman who looked exactly like former yokozuna Wakanohana showed up. I’d never asked for a replacement before, so I couldn’t bring myself to say anything and let her into the room. I’ll never forget the instant she stepped inside, when Wakanohana—the female version—gave me a fleeting look that said, “I’ve won.” If you keep taking action, you might become like Wakanohana too. Or so they say. Good luck. Taro