Marriage Fraud?! The Downfall of a Man Who Spent a Fortune on a Kyabajo (Cabaret Girl)

Many services in Japan offer simulated romantic experiences. Typical examples include rental girlfriends, kyabakura, delivery health (out-call erotic massage), and soaplands (brothels providing sexual services).

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The women who work in these industries are professionals skilled in the art of flattery and entertainment. It's common knowledge that they earn a decent living.

In these establishments, a man ridiculed at his company can feel respected, and a balding, overweight man can find solace. Even a man who usually doesn't stand a chance with women can experience the thrill of being popular with delivery health services.

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Many men become so captivated by the attentive service of these women that they fail to realize it's not genuine romance.

This story is about a man who became deeply entangled in simulated romance and ended up spending a fortune of 5 million JPY, hoping to marry a kyabajo.

Yoshio-san is an Honest and Kind Man

Yoshio-san is the father of my friend Kenji.

His full name is S******* Y*****, and he runs a small screw factory in Higashi, Osaka.

He is 67 years old this year and lost his wife to breast cancer ten years ago.

So, when I heard that Yoshio-san had been swindled out of 5 million JPY by a kyabajo, I was shocked.

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I learned about this incident during a drinking session with Kenji, whom I hadn't seen.

"Isn't that marriage fraud?" I asked.

"No, it's not like that," Kenji replied. "The woman never promised to marry him."

"What do you mean?"

Here's what Kenji told me.

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Last year, during the year-end party season, Yoshio-san attended a kyabajo bar with his local friends after their office year-end party. There, he met a 28-year-old woman named Kumi-san.

Kumi-san always had a smile on her face and was good-natured and cheerful, making her a mood-maker in the group.

Yoshio-san instantly fell for her personality and beauty and visited the kyabakura frequently.

She Had Debts

The more Yoshio-san got to know Kumi-san, the more captivated he became. One day, he asked her why she had chosen to work in this industry, and that's when he found out about her debts.

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The amount was a staggering 5 million JPY.

Kumi-san's father's company had gone bankrupt, leaving her with this debt. The kyabakura where she currently worked had shouldered the debt for her, and she was gradually repaying it every month.

Upon hearing this, Yoshio-san proposed to her, saying, "I'll pay off all your debts, so please marry me."

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Kumi-san was overjoyed and accepted his proposal.

However, Yoshio-san became suspicious because she had accepted so readily. He continued to visit the kyabakura to persuade Kumi-san further.

One day, Yoshio-san accompanied Kumi-san to her workplace and paid 5 million JPY to the bar, receiving a receipt for the transaction.

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But this is where the problems began.

Suddenly, Yoshio-san lost contact with Kumi-san.

In a panic, he went to the bar and asked the manager about her, only to find out that they couldn't reach her either, and her phone was disconnected.

When he visited Kumi-san's home, it was empty.

Yoshio-san has now hired a detective and is still searching for Kumi-san.

Can He Get His Money Back Through a Lawsuit?

Yoshio-san has consulted a lawyer about the situation. He asked if he could get his money back if they found Kumi-san, and the lawyer said that while he could file a lawsuit, there was no guarantee of getting the money back.

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This is because, according to Japanese law, "you can't get blood from a stone."

Additionally, while Yoshio-san expressed his desire to marry Kumi-san, there is no evidence that she accepted his proposal. She apparently said she would "think about it seriously," but there is no recording of this conversation.

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Furthermore, on the day he paid the 5 million JPY, he had drinks at the bar and then left, so it could be argued that the money was simply for the drinks.

For these reasons, even if Kumi-san is found, it's unclear whether Yoshio-san can get his money back without taking legal action.

Conclusion

This is an overview of the fraud incident.

Becoming overly entangled in simulated romance can be dangerous. It's essential to maintain a clear head and make rational decisions.

Also, it's important to remember that kyabajo can leave their jobs and disappear at any time. If you intend to help them with their debts, it's safer to do so after marriage to reduce the risk.

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Lastly, it's unlikely that a 28-year-old woman would seriously consider a 67-year-old man as a potential partner. With a clear head, this outcome might have been predictable.

Until next time.