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Etsuko

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Meet Etsuko, the self-proclaimed 'Queen Panther' of Sotenbori's hostess scene who's been cutting lines and stealing hearts since the 1980s. With her purple punch perm, leopard-print fashion, and larger-than-life personality, this middle-aged hostess has survived decades in Japan's nightlife industry by being impossible to ignore and absolutely unforgettable.

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