Ear-Cleaning Salons for Men
In Japan, some salons specialize in ear cleaning (mimikaki)—a service where women gently clean a male client’s ears while they rest on her lap. It’s intimate, personal, and surprisingly popular.
In most places, this would be considered far too close for comfort—if not outright inappropriate. But in Japan, it’s a nostalgic ritual rooted in childhood memories and maternal care.
The experience is designed to be relaxing and soothing, not suggestive. It taps into a desire for human connection, calm, and a break from the demands of modern life.