TOKYO, Dec 06 (NHK) –
Operators in Tokyo’s Shinjuku ward of host golf equipment, through which male companions entertain feminine prospects, plan to take measures to forestall shoppers from accumulating extreme payments.
Shinjuku Mayor Yoshizumi Kenichi, officers from the Consumer Affairs Agency and representatives from 13 of the 18 teams working host golf equipment within the Kabukicho nightlife district convened for a gathering on Tuesday.
The assembly was prompted by an rising variety of incidents involving a doubtful pay-later observe at some host golf equipment. Female prospects have reportedly been offered with enormous payments and compelled to work within the intercourse business and avenue prostitution to settle them.
The assembly mentioned business guidelines for stopping such practices and measures for purchasers burdened by immense debt.
The operators of the host golf equipment confirmed that they might implement voluntary measures, phasing out the pay-later system from January and discontinuing it solely by April.
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