“…it is an art form. Similiar to bullfighting in Spain.”
“Ask Kazuhide” Japanzine May 2008
Classic Kazuhide, it’s funny because you can almost believe someone thinks it’s true. Not sure about the real reason behind this. Salaryman sexuality reminds me a lot of 1950s Britain, but surely they can’t be sexually repressed when there is a clearly marked soapland (”massage parlour”) round the corner?? Maybe the similarity is livingĀ a safe and boring life in a time and place where you have to create your own danger