In Japan, hostess clubs are called kyabakura (キャバクラ?), a portmanteau of kyabarē (キャバレー?, lit. "cabaret") and kurabu (クラブ?, lit. "club"). Hostesses are known as kyabajō (キャバ嬢?), literally club girl, and are generally hired for their looks and/or personality. Hostesses light cigarettes, pour drinks, offer flirtatious conversation, and sing karaoke in an effort to keep the customers entertained. Hostesses can be seen as the modern counterpart of geishas, providing entertainment to groups of salarymen after work. The clubs are distinguished from strip clubs in that there is no dancing or nudity. A club will often also employ a female bartender, who is usually well-trained in mixology, and may also be the manager or mamasan. While drinks tend to be more expensive than at regular bars and there is generally a substantial cover charge, many places offer nomihōdai (飲み放題?) (bottomless refills) for certain drinks - usually just shōchū.












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