The Japanese government has launched a sweeping crackdown on the country’s “host club” industry, targeting business practices that allegedly trap women in spiralling debt and, in some cases, coerced ...

Tokyo (CNN) — Yu felt a rush of excitement as she walked into his bar for the first time – eager to meet the charming young host she’d been following for years online. On that cold January night last ...

A host club in Kabukicho, Tokyo, where elegantly dressed women serve drinks and engage in conversation with clients. Many clients become regulars, returning to spend time with their favorite hostess.