I don’t want my friends, family, or boyfriend to find out that I do papa-katsu (compensated dating in Japan). Is it okay?

Takita answers. Hello, I’m Ai Takita. I believe around 90% of the women registered with us are active in papa-katsu (compensated dating in Japan) without telling their families or boyfriends. Some women do papa-katsu with friends, but most come to register on their own. It’s rare for anyone to find out, but women who know a lot of business owners or have extensive social networks may find that someone they know is also a member.

Ueda here. Please rest assured that we take the protection of your personal information very seriously. We also have staff members who are certified personal information protection specialists.

Kida will give you the honest answer. No, it’s not okay. Just as there’s no such thing as a plane that can never crash, there’s no guarantee that you’ll never get caught. If getting found out could put your whole life at risk, you shouldn’t jump into it casually. That said, even if you are found out, I don’t think you’ll die. If you’re already living every day like the walking dead, you might as well try papa-katsu (compensated dating in Japan) as if you had nothing left to lose. Even if you do get caught, you can probably bluff your way through it by getting angry and saying something like, “Someone used my photos and profile from a matchmaking site without permission! I’m suing!” But anyway, dating clubs are services meant for adults who can manage the risks.