Enjo-kosai (яя – paid dating) is a practice that originally originated in Japan, in which middle-aged and older men spend time with young women, buying their time with money and/or gifts. As a rule, women from high school students to young housewives participate in enjo-kosai. Pastime can include both joint entertainment in public places, and services of a more intimate nature. There is a widespread misconception that enjo-kosai necessarily includes sexual services.
