TOKYO, May 02 (News On Japan) –
A person working a bar in Shibuya, Tokyo, was arrested on April twenty ninth for allegedly offering unlicensed leisure providers involving ladies in swimsuits bathing in entrance of shoppers.
The institution, dimly lit with purple lighting and that includes a jet-equipped bathtub, is suspected of permitting feminine workers to sit down beside male patrons and serve alcohol with out permission, round 10 p.m. on April twenty ninth.
The bar started working round July 2020 and has reportedly generated greater than 100 million yen in income. Among its choices was a “VIP course” priced at 13,000 yen for 60 minutes, permitting prospects to eat and drink whereas watching ladies bathe in swimsuits. Some prospects are stated to have spent as a lot as 300,000 yen in a single day.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police had carried out two inspections between 2024 and 2025, issuing warnings about unauthorized hostess-style providers, however no enhancements have been made.
The suspect has denied the costs, telling investigators, “I believe I was running a legitimate business and cannot accept the arrest.”
Source: FNN