Tokyo: Re:Born

[joizy]

Wednesday evening I sent an email to Re:Born to schedule a session for today (Saturday) with a guy I saw back in February. I had the best time with him and truly believed him when he told me he loved me, so I wanted to see him again to discuss our marriage plans.

I tried to be as clear as possible in my email. I gave them the date, time, length of session, preferred provider and two choices for the room - 1st choice the club room, 2nd choice the gym room.

They replied to my email on Thursday morning.

Even though Sakaki was listed as being available from 14:00, which is the time I requested, they wrote back to say he was not available until 14:30 because of work.

I replied that was fine or I could do 15:00 if he needed more time.

I was on my way to Chichibu and then was in the onsen being followed around by a cute boy who ghosted me (see my other post) and didn’t have my phone. When I checked out of the onsen, they wrote - “What about the massage?” They wanted confirmation.

I told them I was confirming.

They sent me the directions to Higashi-Nakano. It was the same building I went to before. I was familiar with the location.

Then they message me and said the club room wasn’t available. Would I like my 2nd choice, the gym room? Uh, yeah, that’s why I put a 2nd choice.

Again, I said, “I am confirming.” And asked for the price.

And this is where things went left.

They asked if I wanted a massage or escort course.

This was new. The last time it started as a massage and then we had sex. It was perfect. I asked for 100 minutes this time instead of 70 because I figured we wouldn’t have to rush, but now, what was this escort course? Had something changed?

I said “I think massage. What is the difference?”

They said basically if I wanted sex, it was the escort course. I told them I didn’t see it on the website and asked the price. I should have just said massage. But now it got even more complicated.

And to make matters worse, I was on the train back from Chichibu and we stopped after only about 30 minutes and sat without moving. There was a fire on the tracks ahead and eventually I had to get off of that train and get on another much less luxurious train and make several transfers to get home 2 1/2 hours later than planned. All of this time, I was responding to emails. (I counted and there are at least 25 emails from them).

So in response to my question about the price, they sent a new price list, which was basically the same except now there was an additional room fee (the previous price list included the room fee) 100 minutes massage course was 18,000 yen. 100 minutes escort course was 18,000 yen, plus 3,000 for the room for a total of 21,00.

Because I was exhausted by the train dilemma at this point, and I was hungry, and I felt like I’d been very clear up front about what I wanted, I got frustrated and said “Just give me the 70 minute massage course at Higashi-Nakano” I told them I was familiar with the location.

I had not made the connection between the change of room and the possibility that it would be a different location. Stay tuned.

The next morning when I woke up, I re-read the emails and was confused, so I asked about the pricing. Why was it 18,000 plus 3,000 when they had previously told me the room fee was included? 

Long story short - as a non-resident of Japan, you pay 1,000 yen for a private room, but that doesn’t include an actual room. The club room is an extra 1,000 (2,000 total), the gym room is an extra 2,000 (3,000 total) and the VIP room in Shinjuku is an extra 3,000 (4,000 total)  - all in addition to the price listed for the course (which on Re:Born is just one list of prices - no mention of escort services).

I was really ready to cancel at this point, but Sakaki said he loved me and he was waiting for me.

Finally, I confirmed, 14:30 at Higashi-Nakano with Sakaki for 70 minutes at 15,000 yen.

I set off today to meet my love.

Higashi-Nakano is one stop from Okubo, where I’m staying, so I arrived very quickly. I wasn’t paying attention when I left the train and found myself at the opposite exit. I took the West exit, but the directions said East exit. To make matters worse, typhoon force winds and rain had moved in and my wind-resistant umbrella from Family Mart just gave up. Google Maps was not helping me find where I wanted to go and it was getting close to 2:30. 

I walked along the tracks and fortunately found the East exit. I found the building (per the directions) and returned to the exact same spot I had been last time (which was the club room - I still had not realized it was a different location). I rang the bell and no one answered. I emailed them and told them I was there. They responded that they were waiting for me at the Higashi-Nakano Park Tower room 16XX.

Then it hit me. Yeah, different room would be in a different location, but they had never sent me the location. I had very careful directions from Higashi-Nakano station that they’d sent me, but they had sent them before they told me the club room wasn’t available.

I asked for the correct directions. The rain, fortunately had subsided because my umbrella was just a shell of its former self.

I followed their directions which took me back to where I had initially been with my “mistake” - turns out the gods had been guiding me to the correct location without me knowing it.

I wrote back and told them that this was their mistake and I wanted the time to start from 15:00. They didn’t respond. I’d see what Sakaki had to say.

Finally, I found the building - a very fancy high rise with a guard behind a window and an intercom system. I pressed the number of the room and was let into a first set of doors. Then I had to do the same thing again and may have missed my opportunity to enter (because someone was also leaving) so I had to do it again.

By the time I reached the room I was frustrated and extremely stressed.

Sakaki opened the door in a cute little pair of sexy underwear and gave me a big smile.

He brought me into the gym room, which was like an actual gym with a bench set up. How were we going to do a massage? He immediately hugged me. His body was tight, smooth and warm. I was still stressed and couldn’t wait for the shower.

We didn’t do a shower or mouthwash. I thought maybe to save time? We were kissing and playing with each other, I eventually got down and started to suck him, but this wasn’t what I wanted. I wanted to start with a massage and ease my way into this. I was too stressed. I stood up and said, “What about massage?” And he said, “pay now?” Oh, that’s right, money is always up front.

He then told me 18,000 yen. 

I couldn’t believe it. 

After all of the emails and me confirming several times what the final price would be, here we were with a naked boy telling me a different price.

It was only 3,000 yen, but I was irritated that it was different than what I had confirmed.

I went through my emails and finally found the one confirming the price. He said okay and took 15,000.

My mood was ruined at that point.

He took the money and left (was the office in this same apartment?)

When he came back, he moved some of the gym equipment around and put a mat down. He had me lie face down and he started the massage. I began to feel better. He then moved up to my head and something hard was poking me in my ear. He really seemed like he wanted sex.

I started sucking him and remembered that he liked it when I ate his ass, so I flipped over and began doing that. He responded by sucking my cock, and the next thing I knew he was sitting on it.

If this was the massage course, what more would I get with the escort course? 

Yadda yadda yadda and then I came.

I opened my eyes and saw a clock above me. The time was 15:38. It was almost the end of my 70 minutes. I pointed to the clock and asked “daijobu?” And he told me we had until 4:10.

So ha my time started at 3 rather than 2:30 because of their mixup? I began feeling better about the mixup. We were kissing and snuggling and then he asked if I wanted a massage.

I turned over and he began giving me a really good massage. As he began playing with my ass, I started moving to show my appreciation and before I knew it he had jammed his hard cock inside. 

Was this really the massage course or was this because he truly loved me (he said it again today - several times).

And just when I thought he was going to start going to town, he pulled out and said, “Time”

All I can say is he made the whole experience worth it. When you look at the website, his photos don’t do him justice. He has a very hard, tight body, totally smooth except for his pubes and a little hair on his asshole, his eyes twinkle and he has the warmest smile. He really is dreamy. Oh, and he has the perfect ass, which is accentuated by his love of tanning beds. He had the perfect tan line from a very skimpy speedo.

He took me to the shower and we soaped each other up. He continued kissing me and telling me he loved he, he liked me a lot, and calling me daddy. He said he remembered me and thanked me for coming back.

When we got back to the gym room, I told him I felt bad about the money and wanted to pay more. He told me it was okay. I told him I’d see him again.

I left very happy and satisfied, and I will be seeing him at least one more time before I leave.

So there you have it. If you use Re:Born, don’t make the mistake I did and fall for the escort trap. I don’t know what that was about. At least in my case, it wasn’t necessary. I hope I’m not steering you wrong, but I honestly don’t believe that I am so irresistible that Sakaki could not just give me a massage. I think sex is part of the massage course. I’d love to know if anyone else has tried them.

https://reborn-storeinfo.com/

I emailed them and told them that Sakaki-San had made everything better and I want to see him again. They thanked me and said they were sorry that the information about the private room was difficult to understand. I wanted to write back and say that they sent me the wrong information, but I am going to leave it there. Live and learn. I will be very clear and careful next time.

Just one more note: I prefer the club room. It’s set up like a locker room and there is a mat on the floor for massage and play. The apartment where the gym room is much fancier, more difficult to get in (two places where you need to use the intercom to be buzzed in) and the actual room is small. The mat has to be laid out. 

Apparently the VIP room is very big and fancy and there are DVDs and toys available. It’s near Shinjuku Gyoen-Mae station.

 

 

[colmx]

Nice reports Joizy, is this your Sakaki https://md.gvdb.org/20345/ ?

I def remember him from a number of JGVs over the last few years

[joizy]

18 hours ago, colmx said:

Nice reports Joizy, is this your Sakaki https://md.gvdb.org/20345/ ?

I def remember him from a number of JGVs over the last few years

Not sure if that’s him. The guy I hired had a scar on his upper chest. I can’t tell from the photos if this guy has it.

[joizy]

On 6/2/2025 at 5:09 AM, colmx said:

Nice reports Joizy, is this your Sakaki https://md.gvdb.org/20345/ ?

I def remember him from a number of JGVs over the last few years

I booked Sakaki for more fun this afternoon and I was just looking at his profile. It mentions that he is a video model, so I guess that is him. It’s hard to tell from the photo. I’d have to watch one of the videos to know for sure. He’s definitely a pro and really seems to enjoy the work.

[joizy]

I had another date with Sakaki this past Friday. This time I had him come to my Airbnb. I think it is so much better than the rooms they offer. And it’s cheaper. For 100 minutes, the rate was 14,000 yen, plus 1,000 for travel, plus 1,000 gai-jin surcharge. I don’t really understand that part (non-Japanese residents pay 1,000 extra), but I wasn’t going to argue over 1,000 yen. I really wanted to see him again and once we got the address situation settled, I really didn’t want any more back and forth.

I went downstairs and stood outside to look for him in case he had a hard time finding my place. He arrived shortly after 2, out of breath, carrying four bottles - some tea and water for me. I don’t know if this is his initiative or was Re:Born provides, but it’s so sweet. I had water and tea for him. He insisted I take what he brought.

I thought he’d be happier to see me because, I mean, he did tell me he loved me several times, but I think he was flustered because he was a little late and it was very hot.

We came upstairs and I let him shower while I waited seductively on the bed   

He came out fully naked and paraded around a bit, showing off his perfect body and cute little ass, which is even cuter because he has this perfect tan line from a VERY small speedo. 

He came over to the bed with a jar of cream and said, “massage”. I was a little confused. The last time I saw him, I arrived late and flustered and really wanted a massage and he immediately started kissing me and we got right down to sex. Maybe he thought I paid for the escort course last time? This time I made it clear I wanted the massage course. I told him to just come and cuddle.

Well, cuddling didn’t last long. One thing led to another and he got this bottom daddy to somehow be a top. I think he is more of a bottom than he is a top and he is definitely fuckable. It seems the two things he enjoys the most are getting fucked and face fucking. We also kissed a lot. After we both came, we spent the rest of our time cuddling, kissing, cuddling and spooning. I think we both even dozed off a bit. It was really delightful. It’s too bad his photos on the website really don’t reflect how adorable he is. I highly recommend him.

I told him I’d see him again next Friday before I leave. He will be the last and probably only guy I’ll hire before I return to whatever is left of my country.

I’m going to miss it here. Between the saunas, a few guys from Grindr, and the few guys I’ve hired, I have had a so much fun. 

If you decide to use Re:Born, I recommend hosting if possible. If you use their facilities the club room is better than the gym room. I don’t know about the fancy room in Shinjuku (I forget what it’s called) - it’s 3,000 extra. Their prices are better than the Monster cock agency and Gym K. They don’t have as big a selection as some of the other agencies, but Sakaki has satisfied me fully every time. I feel like I got a full boyfriend experience with him.

[spoon]

With the current exchange rate, seems like hiring guys from japan is comparable to hiring guys from jupiter or muscular guys in KL... I might need to rethink my next destination lol

Just did the comparison, 16000 yen for 100min service inclusive of travel and outcall. Thats barely over 3.5k baht... Or usd100 or rm450... 

[Olddaddy]

38 minutes ago, spoon said:

With the current exchange rate, seems like hiring guys from japan is comparable to hiring guys from jupiter or muscular guys in KL... I might need to rethink my next destination lol

Just did the comparison, 16000 yen for 100min service inclusive of travel and outcall. Thats barely over 3.5k baht... Or usd100 or rm450... 

True , hiring guys in Bangkok is nearly going into Western prices.

 

[PeterRS]

The continuing low rate of the ¥ against most other currencies has led to a major revival in tourism. Year on year, the figures for May are up 21.5%. Year to date they are up just over 24%. 63.6% of tourists now are from East Asia - in order of numbers South Korea, China, Taiwan and Hong Kong.

Not sure about AirBnB, but many 3-star hotel prices presently seem reasonable. By mid-September they rise quite a bit as this gets into a period when additionally many Japanese travel, especially in November/early December when the leaves turn colours.

[floridarob]

I've never hired in Japan, either went to saunas or Grindr....

Looking at some of these sites, they're confusing.... with all the add-ons and extras, It looks like buying on a discount airline and by the time you're finished, it's a lot more than it seemed..... or is it me having @Olddaddy moments?

Symbols and terms like= back uke - back uke- dating course-  

I'm going to put a long layover or should I stay for a couple of days.... hotels aren't cheap that's for sure.

In case I did a long layover, which recommended agency is the easiest to get to from HND airport ?

Or a reasonable priced hotel that you could bring someone over without hassles?

 

[khaolakguy]

13 hours ago, floridarob said:

Looking at some of these sites, they're confusing.... with all the add-ons and extras, It looks like buying on a discount airline and by the time you're finished, it's a lot more than it seemed..... or is it me having @Olddaddy moments?

I agree. I am reading these reports avidly and thinking this all sounds wonderful, but the form filling looks like a pain and the meeting venues don't seem to be simple, and is there a box to tick to allow for spontaneity! 

Then think about how much more complicated the form filling would be for a versatile couple looking for a versatile third........555

[a-447]

2 hours ago, khaolakguy said:

...and is there a box to tick to allow for spontaneity! 

What?

Spontaneity? 

In Japan?

Surely you jest! 😂

[Keithambrose]

15 minutes ago, a-447 said:

What?

Spontaneity? 

In Japan?

Surely you jest! 😂

The boys I've hired were spontaneous  enough!

[Keithambrose]

but the form filling looks like a pain and the meeting venues don't seem to be simple,

 

It may look complex, and a touch sterile, but I found it quite easy, and the advantage is that you get what it says on the box! I get them to come to the hotel, a little extra, sorts out directional issues, and is more relaxing!

[a-447]

18 hours ago, Keithambrose said:

The boys I've hired were spontaneous  enough!

Individuals, yes.

Businesses, no.

[joizy]

On 6/30/2025 at 5:26 AM, khaolakguy said:

I agree. I am reading these reports avidly and thinking this all sounds wonderful, but the form filling looks like a pain and the meeting venues don't seem to be simple, and is there a box to tick to allow for spontaneity! 

Then think about how much more complicated the form filling would be for a versatile couple looking for a versatile third........555

Forget the forms. Just email them. 

[asntp]

I have been looking at the Reborn website and it is not immediately clear that they offer escort services. There is no information on what the boys will do - top, bottom, or side. How would you know their scope of service?  Their hourly rate is also a bit lower than other agencies, although it's probably similar after adding all the extra charges.

 

 

[PeterRS]

On 6/22/2025 at 6:44 PM, joizy said:

I’m going to miss it here. Between the saunas, a few guys from Grindr, and the few guys I’ve hired, I have had a so much fun.

Tokyo has so many delights to offer. In over four decades of visiting the city and two years living there, I never found any place as complicated as Re:Born. Finding an escort in one of the more regular escort services is really so easy. On the other hand, the city is so big and public transport so incredibly easy as long as you aim to be home before it closes just before midnight, there are obviously so many out of the way gay places that most foreigners know nothing about. Inevitably finding these can be more difficult and as @joizy's post mentions there can be difficulties to overcome. But for those prepared to give it a try, occasionally little gems can be found.

I never used rooms in the venues. Always had boys come back to my hotel - and they always arrived exactly on time.

[a-447]

Tokyo is now offering another delight - almost no mainland Chinese anywhere in Tokyo.

Normally, the pharmacies are so full of them, all carrying baskets and buying up everything in sight. If you managed to somehow get inside the store, it was impossible to enter any of the narrow aisles. This meant that locals were unable to buy from the stores.

Now, they are virtually empty.

Yesterday I was anctually able to walk down Nakamise-dori, which is the street selling souvenirs leading to temple. Normally, you'd just let yourself be pushed along with the crowd.

The lack of Chinese was most evident in the Don Quijote store we visited. (It sells everything ever manufactured in the world that can be put on a shelf!) Absolutely deserted, with more staff than customers. It's a store frequented mainly by tourists, not local people, so they are really feeling the pinch. A staff member said the Chinese just seemed to have disappeared over night, but that he was enjoying the quiet atmosphere throughout the store.

I wonder if there has been a subsequent increase of Chinese visitors to Thailand and other Asian countries?

[joizy]

On 12/28/2025 at 4:30 AM, a-447 said:

Tokyo is now offering another delight - almost no mainland Chinese anywhere in Tokyo.

Normally, the pharmacies are so full of them, all carrying baskets and buying up everything in sight. If you managed to somehow get inside the store, it was impossible to enter any of the narrow aisles. This meant that locals were unable to buy from the stores.

Now, they are virtually empty.

Yesterday I was anctually able to walk down Nakamise-dori, which is the street selling souvenirs leading to temple. Normally, you'd just let yourself be pushed along with the crowd.

The lack of Chinese was most evident in the Don Quijote store we visited. (It sells everything ever manufactured in the world that can be put on a shelf!) Absolutely deserted, with more staff than customers. It's a store frequented mainly by tourists, not local people, so they are really feeling the pinch. A staff member said the Chinese just seemed to have disappeared over night, but that he was enjoying the quiet atmosphere throughout the store.

I wonder if there has been a subsequent increase of Chinese visitors to Thailand and other Asian countries?

Yeah, there was some incident where the Chinese were offended and canceled all plans to visit Japan. I wasn’t sure how long this would last, but glad to hear it. I was in Kyoto during Lunar New Year and it was ridiculous. I got up before dawn to visit the most popular spots, but the streets were often packed with throngs of Chinese and it was impossible to walk. I’m returning to Tokyo and Nagoya in the spring around the time of cherry blossoms. I might actually get to enjoy them without huge crowds.

[PeterRS]

41 minutes ago, joizy said:

Yeah, there was some incident where the Chinese were offended and canceled all plans to visit Japan.

Soon after she took office, Japan's new Prime Minister publicly stated that Japan might have to act militarily if China took Taiwan by force. This infuriated President Xi whose stated goal (which may not be enforceable for a whole bunch of reasons) is to reunite Taiwan with the mainland. He repeated this is his New Year speech. I suspect the Japanese PM had no real idea of the muddy waters she had suddenly stepped into (which all her predecessors had wisely avoided), but China has made its fury felt. Thousands of flights have been cancelled and hotel bookings cancelled. in January  it is estimated that 2,195 - 40.4% - flights from China have already been cancelled The continuing loss of tourism revenues is really hurting the Japanese tourism industry now, with the consequent effect for the rest of us of lower hotel prices.