Tokyo Girls
Synopsis
Four young Canadian women earn about $210 Canadian dollars a night as hostesses in Tokyo's exclusive nightclubs while grappling with the realities of their choices.
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Synopsis
Hillary, a 24-year-old from Vancouver, works at I Jax, a hostess club in Tokyo. She earns about $210 Canadian dollars a night, serving drinks and engaging in conversation with clients. Many women, like Hillary, are drawn to Tokyo for financial reasons, but they face challenges in adapting to the city's nightlife. As they navigate this world, some find it difficult to balance their original goals with the pressures of the job.
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Why Watch
- Meet Hillary, a Canadian hostess navigating Tokyo's nightlife.
- Find out how much hostesses can earn in a night.
- See the cultural differences that impact foreign workers in Japan.
Did You Know
- Hillary, a hostess from Vancouver, has been working for six months.
- Hostesses can earn about $210 Canadian dollars a night.
- The majority of hostesses in Japan used to be Asian women, but now many are from the West.
- In the early 1990s, there was a lot of money to be made in hostessing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average earnings for a hostess in Tokyo?
A hostess in Tokyo can make about $210 Canadian dollars a night.
What is the main reason women come to Japan to be hostesses?
The main reason women come to Japan to be hostesses is to make money.
What cultural shock did Hillary experience when she arrived in Tokyo?
Hillary experienced culture shock due to the crowds, difficulty walking freely on the sidewalk, and being squashed into the subways.
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