Despite its controversial history and unexpected resurgence, the era of face-smacking services in Japan’s izakayas appears to have come to an abrupt end.
A Japanese izakaya chain has discontinued its “face slap service” after receiving a customer complaint about injury and fearing a blow to its reputation. The Yotteba chain, known for its affordable ...
During the Meiji era (1868-1912), it became associated with slapping as police officers were known to discipline offenders with a sharp smack to the head. Despite its controversial history and ...