EastbayMike

Any experiences/reccommendations to share? I thought I saw him discussed a long time ago but couldn't find anything. He also has an ad on rent.men. Thanks guys! https://rentmasseur.com/CalmtheStorm

Keep in mind the JR Pass can't be used on Nozomi express trains. I'm a big rail geek and taking the Nozomi is always one of the things I most look forward to when I go to Japan. I've never purchased a JR Pass for that reason. You probably already know to get a Suica card. They're indispensible and I highly reccomend getting one with your rail pass.

Saw then both. Big disappointment. Nice guys, look like their pics, but marginal massage skills and absolutely no extras.

Reinforced everytime I read these forums!

I don't care who he is or what he looks like, I would never hire a guy who's ad included a picture of him flipping off his potential clients. He pretty much said "fuck you" prior to the bait and switch and then "fuck you" again after you got on the table and he backed off on the agreed upon terms of the session.

I know a lot of guys love them, but as I've said in previous posts, to me going down on a guy wearing a cockring is like going down on a dildo. I avoid guys wearing them at sex clubs and ask escorts not to put them on.

Alex Lawther was in an episode of Black Mirror. Shut Up and Dance. He was the kid blackmailed after he was recorded masterbating in front of his computer.

PS. Looks like Sakura Season may come early to Japan this year. Not sure what you mean by going "next month" but fingers crossed that you hit the season peak!

Don't get too ambitious but if you go to Hiroshima and have the time take the ferry to Miyajima for the day. Beautiful temples and good hiking. The shinkasen from Osaka to Hiroshima includes a stop in Himeji. Well worth it to get off the train, ditch your luggage in a locker at the station, and walk up to the castle for a visit. You might also consider spending a few nights in Koyosan up in the mountains east of Osaka. Very easy to get to by train. It's the center of Japanese Buddhism. Very scenic and again, filled with beautiful temples. Most visitors stay at temples staffed by Buddhist monks and students. You will have your own room but typically shared baths. Similar to a riyokan, you'll be served a multicourse dinner in your room and sleep on tatami mats. Most also have small onsens for bathing. One of my favorite spots in Japan. Be sure to try the okonomiyaki in Osaka and in Hiroshima. Different styles but both delicious

Holy cow, Stetson is adorable!

You should definitely try out one of the onsen either alone or with your friend. The naked thing may seen wierd at first but remember all the guys there will be naked as well in all the many ages, shapes, and sizes that we men come in. From your handle I assume you're also an East Bay guy. If so, nice to see a neighbor on the board.

FurryDude gives a great summary of the sento/onsen scene in Tokyo. I've spent the night quite a few times at the 24 Kaikan in Shinjuku. It really is non-stop sex in the bunk rooms and wet areas on weekends. Japanese men seem to love to fuck! I've never seen so many tops in one place. Of the three 24 Kaikans in Tokyo, only the Shinjuku branch is active at night. The other two are more popular early to late afternoon on weekdays with an after work crowd. I've also been to Spa LaQua and Oedo Onsen Monogatari in Tokyo. Of the two, I prefer Oedo Onsen Monogatari. It has nicer facilities and was more relaxing the times I've been there when compared to Spa LaQua. Depending on where you're staying in Tokyo, both can be difficult to get to. Very easy via transit (as is most of Tokyo), but a bit out of the way. However, both spas are in areas with other popular tourist attractions so you could make a half day out of a visit. Neither of them appear to be cruisy, they are very family oriented, guys bring their young sons with them and guys go in groups of friends to hang out and relax. But it's a great way to spend an afternoon relaxing in the pools and watching naked guys. Also, keep in mind there is an etiquette you'll be expected to follow at the Onsen. The Japanese can still be wary of foreigners. Take off your shoes as soon as you enter. There are separate lockers for your shoes in all the facilities. Watch what the other folks are doing and follow their lead. It pays to be extra polite. After you strip down in the locker area, sit on a stool in front of one of the wash basins and scrub yourself clean for a good 10 minutes; be obvious about it. Don't wear a bathing suit and NEVER put a towel in any of the pools. As a big hairy white guy, I stand out at the onsen. Guys are going to look but mainly because they're curious, not because they're cruising. Don't walk around with your towel around your waist, you'll look like an idiot. The wet areas are segregated by sex but you'll be given a yukata (bathrobe) to wear when you want to go to the food and shopping areas that mixed. In Osaka, Hokuoukan is similar to 24 Kaikan in Shinjuku. Weekends are best. Any yes, the older you are the more you pay but the difference is marginal. I spent the night once at Hokuoukan and was woken a few times by someone going down on me. There are other gay saunas in Osaka but I've only had fun at Hokuoukan. The big (and I mean BIG) onsen is Osaka is Spa World. It's spread over a number of floors and is a bit cheesy and over the top (each floor has a different theme) but it is a lot of fun. Two of the floors are segregated by sex and they alternate each month. The place is open 24 hours and while very straight, it is also very cruisy, unlike the Tokyo onsen; especially late on Sundays. Don't be surprised if you see cleaning woman in the men's area while all the man are walking around naked. The Japanese are a lot more comfortable with nudity then Americans. Kyoto still has quite a few of the old small sentos. They can be fun to visit and relax for an hour or so after spending the day being a tourist. Very old school. You'll likely be the only westerner there. There is also a larger onsen in Kyoto near the train station called Sauna Verde. It gets cruisy late at night but the facilities are a bit run down.

Mr. Purefoy also let it all hang out in Rome.

I've hired Tyrese about 8 times over the past few years and can confirm everything said by FurryDude. I only went to his place once and since then prefer that he come to me. However the last two times we were to meet he flaked out on me at the very last minute due to issues with a "jealous boyfriend". That really pissed me of and i haven't hired him since. That was about 4 months ago. (But seeing this post is bringing back good memories and I should probably give him anther chance!)

My all time favorite sit com. Did Mahoney ever come out of the closet?

Why wouldn't he be willing to see you again?

What with Carl's psycho girl friend, Debbie amputating her own toes, and the ridiculous gay Jesus story line, for me the series has become unwatchable. I doubt I'll return next year.

Wait a minute, and you're ok with this?!? I don't care if they are a "reasonable facsimile" unless the guy tells you before you meet that they are not his pictures he's lying to you. This is not ok let alone ethical. Who's pictures are they? Does the guy in the photos know that a stranger is using his identity for potentially illegal purposes? You talk about an escort wanting discretion but what about the idividual who owns the photos? I guess his privacy is of no concern?

Cunannan wasn't an escort, he was a mentally ill hustler.

I always suspected I might not be gay. I guess this confirms it; I'm officially not gay. (But I do love it when a man cums in my mouth!)

To quote Renault: "I'm shocked, shocked to find that (drug use) is going on here!"

Yes, if only he was over weight, old, and unattractive! Then we wouldn't have to pretend like we care.

I don't live in LA so I'm not a regular but I've seen him twice over the last few years. At the time he was only doing out calls. He's a really nice guy. Takes good care of himself. Brings a table. Very client oriented.

It's easy for me. To my eye Rob looks like a man. A huge bonus is no apparent tattoos. Those other guys look like caricatures.

Who still watches live TV?