Used Panty Market in Japan

Japan has one of the most unique cultures in the world. There is no other country in the world that has such an open attitude towards different fetish cultures. Japan is home to a variety of fetishes. While there are some fetishes that are popular all over the world, other fetishes are found only in Japan. One such fetish is the sale of used panties.

The used panty market gained prominence in Japan during the early 1990’s. The panties were often sold in vending machines that were designed specifically for this fetish. The panties were sold in plastic packages. Each package would contain a pair of used panties as well as a personal item. Sometimes this item was a photograph of the woman who had sold her panties. Other times it was a note written by the woman.

The panties would typically come from young Japanese woman. Japanese businessmen wanted to possess the undergarments of young women. It was against the law for men to engage in physical contact with underage girls, so the panties became a popular alternative. Later, laws were enacted so that the women who sold their panties had to provide proof that they were 18 years of age or older.

The popularity of these vending machines was simply astounding. There was so much attention that the Japanese government stepped in and imposed restrictions upon the selling of used panties. Primarily the restrictions had to do with the age of the girl selling the underwear. There were concerns within Japanese society that this fetish be controlled so as to prevent young girls from selling their clothes.

Restrictions were eventually placed upon selling used panties from vending machines. The new law greatly reduced the number of vending machines. However, the market for used panties still existed. The trade in used panties moved from vending machines to fetish shops.

The used panty market was so popular that stores opened that dealt specifically with used undergarments. Often times a young woman would walk into a store and sell the panties she was wearing. The price that Japanese men would pay for such items was very high. Some estimates suggest that a typical pair of used panties would sell for $50.00 U.S. dollars.

This was one of the reasons that the fetish became so successful. Women were able to sell their used underwear and make very good money. Many women found that they were able to supplement their income by selling their underwear. This made the fetish popular with young women who saw it as a means to make extra money.

The market for used panties in Japan is still very large. The current legal regulations ensure that all panties sold in specialty fetish shops are from girls 18 years or older. Many women also advertise their panties for sale on the Internet. This allows them to set their own prices and not have to go through a middleman. Japanese culture is very accepting of fetishes. The government chose to regulate the used underwear trade and make sure it was legal and safe.