In a sign of just how much affective labor is valued in Japan, the popular hostess Miyako Sakurai has moved to another high-end Roppongi club in a deal worth reportedly ¥100 million. The move was announced on August 7. Sakurai was a hostess at Jungle Tokyo in Roppongi, where she apparently earned the club around ¥300 million in three months. She will now be available to entertain patrons with the wherewithal at Club Rio, also in Roppongi. Jungle Tokyo is regarded as the most exclusive hostess club in Japan. Sakurai previously worked at the members-only lounge club 45 in Gion, Kyoto, ...

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