THE HISTORY OF SUGAR DATING

Here we will introduce the history of sugar daddy dating and dating clubs. It is a culture that began in the Edo period.
This is a timeline of how the Universe Club has been involved over the course of the era.

• 14st century
  

  Popularity of patrons

  The root of the word patron is "patronus," which once referred to an influential person who provided financial support to an artist. In modern times, the word is used to mean financial support without sexual relations.

• Edo Period
  

  ● Concubine agency "Kuchiiriya"

  There is a company called 'Kuchiiriya,' which offers concubine placement and temporary staffing.

• 18st century
  

  ● “Public concubine” is popular in Europe

  The concubine was paid by the state for his activities, although he called himself his mistress, and had an official position in diplomacy (=Royal Mistress).

• 1870
  

  ●Wife and concubine

  In the XNUMXth year of the Meiji era, his wife and concubine were defined as equal second-class relatives.This does not mean that wives and mistresses had equal rights, but the existence of 'mistresses' was officially recognized by the government.

• 1981
  

  Mistress Bank Yugure Zoku

  The "Yugurezoku Mistress Bank" was founded by a 23-year-old female president. At its peak, it had approximately 5 members nationwide, becoming a major social phenomenon.

• 1997
  July
  

  Enforcement of Date Club Ordinance

  With the enforcement of the Tokyo Metropolitan Ordinance on Regulations on Date Club Business, the ambiguous parts will be legislated, and the date club itself will be legalized.

• 2008
  July
  

  ● Dating site regulation law revision

  Revised dating site regulation law is enforced.

• 2011
  July
  

  ●Universe Club launched

  Universe Club Nakameguro was established as the head office.

• 2012
  July
  

  ●Universe Club Nagoya branch launchedNagoya branch page is here

  A special social club for adults that blends the city and tradition of Nagoya

• 2013
  July
  

  ●Universe Club Fukuoka branch launchedFukuoka branch page is here

  An adult social club where Fukuoka's urban chic and beautiful women intertwine

• 2013
  July
  

  ●Universe Club Sapporo branch launchedSapporo branch page is here

  The majestic land of the north, Sapporo, is a place where you can find healing and start a relationship.

• 2013
  July
  

  ●Universe Club Osaka branch launched

  This is an important base that marks the company's first foray into Osaka in order to meet growing demand in the Kansai area.

• 2014
  

  Trends among women in Minato Ward

  Women gathered in the upscale entertainment district of Minato Ward, Tokyo, and shared their experiences enjoying luxurious entertainment with wealthy men on social media, leading to the term "Minato Ward Girls" becoming popular.

• 2014
  July
  

  ●Universe Club Sendai branch launchedSendai branch page is here

  The most popular social club for women in Sendai. For those who value dignity and tradition.

• 2014
  July
  

  ●Universe Club Shinjuku branch launchedShinjuku branch page is here

  A sophisticated social club for successful people, developed in Shinjuku

• 2015
  July
  

  ●Universe Club Yokohama branch launchedYokohama branch page is here

  An adult social club in Yokohama, where exoticism and urban sophistication blend together

• 2015
  July
  

  ●Universe Club Promotion

  Universe Club promotes the word "papa-katsu".

• 2015
  July
  

  ●Interview with Universe Club

  TV Tokyo's "Barairo Dandy" featured Dad activities on Father's Day.At that time, the universe club was interviewed, and representative Satoshi Kida and staff appeared.

• 2016
  July
  

  ●Universe Club Kyoto branch launchedKyoto branch page is here

  A sophisticated adult social club where Kyoto tradition and elegance come together

• 2016
  July
  

  ●Universe Club Omiya branch launchedOmiya branch page is here

  A vibrant social club for successful people in Omiya

• 2016
  July
  

  ●Universe Club Chiba branch launchedChiba branch page is here

  Adult dating club in Chiba, where urban sophistication and natural beauty are in harmony.

• 2017
  July
  

  ●Universe Club Kobe branch launchedKobe branch page is here

  A special social club for adults, fostered in Kobe's international environment

• 2017
  July
  

  ●Universe Club Ginza branch launchedGinza branch page is here

  A special social club for adults, fostered in Kobe's international environment

• 2017
  July
  

  ●Universe Club Hiroshima branch launchedHiroshima branch page is here

  A quiet yet passionate social club where Hiroshima's history and modernity come together

• 2017
  July
  

  ●Total number of members reaches 2

  With steady growth comes ever-increasing reliability of the service.

• 2017
  July
  

  ●Universe Group launched

  Papa-katsu has become a social phenomenon, and Shinji Nojima's drama "Papa-katsu" has finally aired on dTV.Starring Atsuro Watabe and Marie Iitoyo.

• 2017
  July
  

  ●Drama “Papa-katsu” aired

  Papa-katsu has become a social phenomenon, and Shinji Nojima's drama "Papa-katsu" has finally aired on dTV.Starring Atsuro Watabe and Marie Iitoyo.

• 2017
  July
  

  ●Universe Club Okinawa branch launch

  It was established to meet the unique needs of resort areas, and is a challenging step into a new market.

• 2018
  July
  

  ●Total number of members reaches 3

  We have been chosen by many customers and have established a strong position in the industry.

• 2018
  July
  

  ●Universe Club Niigata branch launched

  It was established with the aim of expanding services to the Hokuriku and Shinetsu areas, aiming to be a locally rooted operation.

• 2019
  July
  

  ●Total number of members reaches 4

  As the scale of our business expands, we are able to achieve higher quality matches.

• 2019
  July
  

  ●Total number of members reaches 5

  We have received overwhelming support and have grown into one of the largest in Japan.

• 2019
  July
  

  ●Universe Club Singapore branch launchedSingapore branch page is here

  The Singapore branch office was launched as UniverseGroup's first overseas base.

• 2020
  July
  

  Universe Club relocates its headquarters to Shibuya and opens a branchShibuya branch page is here

  Find a high-quality social club for adults in Shibuya

• 2020
  July
  

  ●Universe Club Shinsaibashi branch launchedShinsaibashi branch page is here

  A social club for elite businessmen, fostered by the urban sensibility of Shinsaibashi

• 2020
  July
  

  ●Universe Club Umeda branch launchedUmeda branch page is here

  A sophisticated social club that embodies the urban sophistication of Umeda

• 2020
  July
  

  ●Total number of members exceeds 6

  Our ever-expanding network opens up new possibilities for encounters.

• 2021
  July
  

  Universe Club Okinawa branch closed

  Due to the impact of COVID-19, operations have been terminated in order to select and focus on business activities.

• 2021
  July
  

  Universe Club Taiwan branch closed

  Due to the impact of COVID-19, operations have been terminated in order to select and focus on business activities.

• 2021
  July
  

  ●Universe Ambassador AnnouncementAmbassador page is here

  Seven diverse "Universe Ambassadors" appointed to spread the appeal of the Universe Club

• 2021
  July
  

  ●Total number of members exceeds 7

  It is a reliable and proven platform that continues to be chosen by many people.

• 2021
  July
  

  ●Universe Club Ikebukuro branch launchedIkebukuro branch page is here

  You can find it in Ikebukuro. A social club that offers relaxation and excitement.

• 2022
  July
  

  ●Published booksBook details page is here

  Universe Club representative Satoshi Kida will be publishing a book.

• 2022
  July
  

  ●Universe Group brand site launchedThe official UG website is here

  "DIVERSITY OF LOVE TO THE WORLD" - Six brands, including our club, belong to the concept of spreading the diversity of "love" around the world.

• 2022
  July
  

  ●Total number of members exceeds 8

  With a wide range of members, we have established a system that can meet diverse needs.

• 2022
  July
  

  ●New logo design

  Universe Club has been creating a new matching culture and evolving its services under the mission of "spreading the diversity of love." We are now announcing our new brand identity.

• 2023
  July
  

  ●Investment Love PATOLO Pre-openingPATOLO official website is here

  It is an investment and romance platform that is in line with the times. It is the industry's first member-participation platform, and is a hybrid service that combines the advantages of a dating club and a matching app.

• 2024
  

  The prevalence of street prostitution

  Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and host club accounts receivable issues, the number of women engaging in street prostitution around Okubo Park and other areas has increased sharply.

• 2024
  July
  

  Universe Club Niigata branch closed

  To unify into PATOLO affiliated stores, we will be affiliated with PATOLO's supporting store "Club Niigata."

• 2024
  July
  

  ●Total number of members exceeds 9

  As we approach the milestone, we will continue to strive to further improve our services and gain trust.

• 2025
  July
  

  ●Total number of members exceeds 10

  As of January 2026, we have become a leading company in the industry with overwhelming results.