Midnight Sakura

6 Things About Sex in Japan Nobody Tells You | Midnight Sakura Episode 8

People around the world love talking about sex in Japan — from love hotels, to adult videos, to stereotypes about Japanese dating culture. But what is it actually like once you live here and start dating?After more than a decade living in Japan, I’ve learned that some things about intimacy here are very different from what many foreigners expect. In this episode of Midnight Sakura, I talk about some of the biggest surprises I encountered when it came to sex, dating, and relationships in Japan.Tonight we talk about:Why showering before sex is basically expectedWhy love hotels are often preferred over homeDating, money, and who usually pays for the hotelWhy “please stop” doesn’t always mean what you think it meansJapanese condom sizes (yes… really)Whether women in Japan actually sound like they do in adult videosAs always, this episode is based on personal experiences, cultural observations, and conversations from years of living in Japan.

Life in Japan - Erotic Massage Therapist Version | Midnight Sakura Episode 8

Tiny apartments, long hours at the office, lonely nights...you've seen videos where people outline what life in Japan is like.Well, here is my version. ...As a foreign erotic massage therapist.As a bit of a tongue-in-cheek version of the popular life in Japan videos, here's a look at what one of my days looks like. My apartment may be small, and I may work some long hours, I enjoy my life here. Your experience in Japan depends on what you make of it.

What It’s REALLY Like Being a Male Adult Video Actor in Japan (Part 2) | Midnight Sakura Episode 7

It looks easy on screen. ...It's not. In this episode of Midnight Sakura, I sit down with two other Black male actors working in Japan’s adult video industry for Part 1 of a two-part conversation. We break down what it actually takes to shoot a video...the logistics, the pressure, and why this job is a lot more demanding than most people think. We also get into some of our most memorable shoots, the actresses we’ve worked with, and a few behind-the-scenes stories that give you a real look at how this industry operates. Many people like to talk about Japanese adult videos...But we are the select few who can talk about what it's like to actually be in one. It’s late, you’re curious… let’s talk. This is Part 2 of the interview. Be sure to check out Part 1 if you haven't yet! Special thanks to Eddie Bar in Roppongi for hosting this session! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/itseddiebar/ Google Map https://maps.app.goo.gl/K7iYy9tSfTfGMwJe6

What It’s REALLY Like Being a Male Adult Video Actor in Japan (Part 1) | Midnight Sakura Episode 6

It looks easy on screen. ...It's not.In this episode of Midnight Sakura, I sit down with two other Black male actors working in Japan’s adult video industry for Part 1 of a two-part conversation.We break down what it actually takes to shoot a video...the logistics, the pressure, and why this job is a lot more demanding than most people think.We also get into some of our most memorable shoots, the actresses we’ve worked with, and a few behind-the-scenes stories that give you a real look at how this industry operates.Many people like to talk about Japanese adult videos...But we are the select few who can talk about what it's like to actually be in one.It’s late, you’re curious… let’s talk.

Why Japan Stopped Having Sex | Midnight Sakura Episode 5

Japan ranks among the lowest in the world for sexual frequency and satisfaction… Yet at the same time, it produces more adult content than almost anywhere else, and has a massive sex services industry worth billions. So what’s really going on? In this episode of Midnight Sakura, we break down Japan’s “sex paradox” - a society that seems both sexually saturated and sexually disconnected at the same time. From long work hours and dating logistics… To love hotels, financial barriers, and cultural expectations… To deeper issues like relationship dynamics, gender roles, and emotional disconnect… This isn’t just about sex, it’s about how intimacy actually works (or doesn’t) in modern Japan. Drawing from personal experience, real conversations, and data from a Japanese sex study, we explore why: Nearly half of people report no sex in the past yearMost couples average about once a weekAnd over 70% say they’re not satisfied So if desire is still there… why isn’t it happening in relationships? And where does that energy go instead? It’s late, you’re curious… let’s talk.