One of the weird, fascinating things about Japan that makes many foreigners giggle is the presence of so-called “love hotels.” In many Japanese cities, you and your lover can rent a hotel room for either a few hours of fun (less expensive) or overnight for a whole lotta fun (more expensive). Often, love hotels will have a particular theme in decor throughout the building, which may even vary room to room.
If you’re curious to learn more about the differences between a typical hotel room and a love hotel room, however, YouTuber Sharla in Japan has uploaded a video documenting her stay at a love hotel with a friend. Sharla wants everyone to know that you don’t have to go to a love hotel with your significant other or for clandestine nooky; it can be just as fun to go with your pal or use the places as a cheaper accommodation alternative! Hear more about what Sharla has to say and watch her fun video after the jump!
Sharla is a petite, charismatic Canadian girl who currently attending a Japanese university. She has uploaded an impressive number of videos detailing her experiences living in Japan, including her hilarious video introducing Japanese “egg” ice cream that comes in condom-like packaging and when opened spurts out like, well, it might be easier if you just watch the video for yourselves….
In her video “LOVE hotels in Japan ♥ We tried going to a love hotel!”, one of the first things that Sharla mentions is that it’s OK to stay at a love hotel with your (platonic) friends, or if you just need a place to stay for a night in Tokyo. In fact, you may even enjoy it more, because sometimes there are perks at love hotels that you can’t find in regular hotels! Sure, there may be a couple of horny twenty-somethings annoyed that all the rooms have been taken, but you’re on a budget so fair’s fair!
Without giving too much away, here are a few screenshots from her video clip:
▼Fancy exterior of the hotel
▼All Japanese hotels have a large amount of freebies, such as these cosmetics for men and women.
▼“They’re like song lyrics! LOL.” Do these chopsticks put you in the mood for love?
▼Jacuzzi “mood lighting!” “You won’t find something like this at a regular hotel.”
And here’s the full 5 ½-minute video!
Be sure to check out Sharla’s other intriguing videos under headings such as ”Crazy Japanese snack time,” ”Sightseeing/Exploring around Japan,” and ”Japanese Culture!”