Allegedly foreigner-friendly touts
A word on the term "foreigner-friendly touts" that has been thrown around here. With a few exceptions, as noted below, there is no such thing as a "foreigner-friendly tout" in Tokyo, especially not in the areas frequented by foreigners, namely Kabukicho (Shinjuku) or Roppongi. Follow these (usually black) touts, and you will end up with an empty credit card account, and a big hangover from a roofied drink. DO NOT ENGAGE. They act friendly, but aren't at all, neither to foreigners, nor to locals.
The exceptions are:
- Gotanda, a station on the Yamanote, which sports a small, but friendly red-light district. Take the east exit of Gotanda JR station, use the pedestrian overpass, and enter the little street between Yoshinoya on the left and Lawsons on the right. Do not go there before 7 pm, it would be dead. Wander around, and you will be approached by FEMALE touts offering "massagie" or possible "sex. " They are Chinese, and safe. You can go with them. They will lead you to a place where you can get (somewhat hurried) FS for 10,000 JPY.
- Yoshiwara is Tokyo's Soapland district. Most establishments are off-limits to the foreigner, but a few aren't. The best bet is to inquire at an information booth at the street corner. The guys there know which one is open to the longnose, and they make sure that it is. The guy probably will walk you to the place. Safe to follow.