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Osaka Guide6分BeginnerForeign visitors・Osaka nightlife
How Much Do Hostess Clubs Cost in Osaka? Kyabakura Price Guide
Understand Osaka hostess club and kyabakura prices, including set charges, service charge, tax, drinks, extensions and nomination fees.
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Osaka Guide2026/6/16分BeginnerForeign visitors・Osaka nightlife
Namba vs Kitashinchi: Which Osaka Nightlife Area Should You Choose?
Compare Namba and Kitashinchi for Osaka kyabakura and hostess clubs, including atmosphere, access, price expectations and first-time visitor tips.
Osaka Guide2026/6/16分BeginnerForeign visitors・Osaka nightlife
Kitashinchi Hostess Clubs Guide for Foreign Visitors
Learn what makes Kitashinchi Osaka's premium hostess club district, how prices work, what to check before visiting and how to book with confidence.
Osaka Guide2026/6/17分BeginnerForeign visitors・Osaka nightlife
Best Areas for Kyabakura in Osaka: Kitashinchi, Namba & Shinsaibashi
Compare Osaka's main kyabakura and hostess club areas, including Kitashinchi, Namba and Shinsaibashi, with tips for prices, atmosphere and booking support.
Beginner Guide2026/5/285分BeginnerForeign visitors・First-timers
Nomination Fee in Japan: What Is Shimei at a Cabaret Club?
Understand nomination fees and the shimei system at Japanese cabaret clubs. Learn how shimei works, typical costs, etiquette and tips for first-time foreign visitors.
Beginner Guide2026/5/285分BeginnerForeign visitors・First-timers
What Is Dohan? Japanese Hostess Club Etiquette Explained
Learn what dohan means in Japanese nightlife, how dinner accompaniment works, typical etiquette, costs and what foreign guests should know before visiting a cabaret club.
Beginner Guide2026/5/286分BeginnerForeign visitors・First-timers
KTV vs Kyabakura vs Hostess Club in Japan: What's the Difference?
Confused by KTV, kyabakura and hostess clubs in Japan? This guide explains the differences, prices, service styles, etiquette and which option is best for foreign visitors.
Beginner Guide2026/5/287分BeginnerForeign visitors・First-timers
What Is Kyabakura? Japan Hostess Club Meaning & Etiquette
Kyabakura is Japan's cabaret club culture. Learn the meaning, pricing, nomination system, etiquette, and popular areas such as Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo and Fukuoka.
Beginner Guide2026/5/287分BeginnerForeign visitors・First-timers
What Is a Cabaret Club in Japan? Meaning, Prices & Etiquette
Learn what a Japanese cabaret club is, how it differs from bars and hostess clubs, typical prices, etiquette rules, nomination fees and safety tips for foreign visitors.
beginner2026/5/1710分Beginnerforeign-tourists・asian-visitors
Japan KTV vs Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore Nightlife: What's Different? (2026)
How Japanese KTV / cabaret clubs (kyabakura) differ from Korean room salons, Taiwanese 酒店, Hong Kong nightclubs, Singapore KTV, and Bangkok venues. Legal framework, pricing, what's permitted, and what to expect.
area-guide2026/5/179分Beginnerforeign-tourists・first-timers
Tokyo vs Osaka vs Fukuoka: Which Japanese City Is Best for KTV? (2026)
Side-by-side comparison of Japan's three top KTV cities. Pricing, language support, atmosphere, areas, and which city matches your style — for first-timers, budget-conscious visitors, premium experience seekers.
pricing2026/5/178分Beginnerforeign-tourists・chinese-speaking-visitors
Japan KTV Payment Methods: Cash, Cards, UnionPay, Alipay & WeChat Pay (2026)
Complete payment guide for Japanese cabaret clubs (KTV). What works, what doesn't: yen cash, Visa/Mastercard/JCB/Amex, UnionPay 银联, Alipay 支付宝, WeChat Pay 微信支付, PayPay, and what to do when terminals fail.