"Geisha Guys"

CNN just posted this article about male hosts - or what they call "geisha guys" - in Japan.

You see these guys all over the place in most Japanese cities, characterized by the long, anime-like (ie trendy) dyed hair, black suits and Ronald McDonald (long, black & trendy) shoes. Shinsaibashi in Osaka is a sure bet if you're on a mission to spot one, but you'd probably run into a gaggle of these men within minutes of walking off the train in Sannomiya/Kobe, as well. Most of the hosts are just handing out flyers or standing outside of clubs, trying to get people to come in, but it's interesting to hear an "insider" talk about the other side of the biz.

Check out the article if you have time... consider it a shot of culture for the day :)