Overview
援助交際 (Enjo Kosai) or "compensated dating", is a practice that originated in Japan and involves young people, typically females, receiving money or gifts from older individuals, usually males, in exchange for companionship, social interaction, and sexual favors. It typically involves teenagers or young adults who may be in need of financial support or seeking material goods.
Compensated dating can take various forms, ranging from casual dates to more intimate encounters, depending on the arrangement between the individuals involved. It is often characterized by age differences or a power dynamic between the parties.
