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Fashion-health massage (ファッションヘルス, fasshon herusu^?), or health for short, is a form of massage parlor which circumvents Japanese anti-prostitution laws by offering a range of services that stop short of sexual intercourse.

Fashion-Health clubs can be found in all large cities in Japan and are easy to spot because of their bright flashing lights and garish decor. Often advertised as "Health Clubs", they may confuse foreigners unfamiliar with the activities inside. These clubs usually post pictures of their so called masseuses near the entrance, however sometimes faces and eyes are censored with pixellation or black strips. Some club entrances feature caricatured depictions of the services provided.

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