Tobita Hygiene Overview

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Tobita Shinchi's establishments (ryotei) do have shower facilities, but these are exclusively for the women working there. Here’s why:

• The facilities are basic.

• Typically, they only have hoses, not proper showerheads.

• Most setups resemble a kitchen layout (consistent with the ryotei theme).

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Some workers even mentioned that although there are shower rooms, their toiletries are often cluttered and shared. During their menstrual cycle, they might also use these areas for washing clothes, making them unsuitable for customer use.

Other contributing factors include:

• Limitations of the ryotei business license.

• While regulations mandate hot water supply, providing full shower facilities requires an additional license (details on licenses will be shared later).

During a standard session:

• The women will typically clean you with wet wipes.

• They will only wash areas that were licked, and some may opt to skip allowing licking altogether to save time.

Hygiene Standards:

• Some ryotei require women to undergo regular health checks to prevent the spread of STIs.

• However, not all establishments enforce this.

• For those offering more intimate services, women may bring their own test kits to check with clients beforehand for added safety.

If a worker is found to have an infection, they are prohibited from working. If they conceal their condition and are discovered by the "organization," the ryotei risks being penalized or even shut down.

Final Reminder:

• Tobita Shinchi remains a red-light district, regardless of management or hygiene standards.

• Always remember: using protection is non-negotiable.