Here we will introduce the history of papa activities and dating clubs.Going back is a culture that begins in the Edo period.This is a chronological table of how the Universe Club has been involved in the flow of the times.
14st century
Popularity of patrons
Patronus, the origin of the word patron, is popular.Before art was established as a profession, a talented but financially disadvantaged artist needed a powerful patron.
In modern times, the term is used to mean ``financial assistance without sexual intercourse''.
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
``Mistress Bank Yugure-zoku'', a dating agency, appears in the world due to the rumor that it was founded by a beautiful female president who was 23 years old at the time.At its peak, about 5 men and women from all over the country became members, becoming a major social phenomenon.
July 1997
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.
July 2008
● Dating site regulation law revision
Revised dating site regulation law is enforced.
July 2011
●Universe Club launched
Universe Club Nakameguro was established as the head office.
July 2012
Launched Universe Club Nagoya Branch
July 2013
Launch of Universe Club Fukuoka Branch
July 2013
Launched Universe Club Sapporo branch
July 2013
Launch of Universe Club Osaka branch
2014
Trends among women in Minato Ward
"Minato-ku girls" gather night after night in the high-class entertainment district of Minato-ku, Tokyo, and go to high-end restaurants, famous clubs, and luxurious home parties with rich men, and post their scenes on Instagram and other SNS. The word is popular.
July 2014
Launch of Universe Club Sendai Branch
Launch of Universe Club Shinjuku branch
July 2015
Launch of Universe Club Yokohama Branch
Around March 2015
Universe Club promotes the word "papa-katsu".
July 2015
●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.
July 2016
Launch of Universe Club Kyoto Branch
July 2016
Launched Universe Club Omiya Branch
July 2016
Launch of Universe Club Chiba Branch
July 2017
Launch of Universe Club Kobe Branch
July 2017
Launch of Universe Club Hiroshima Branch
July 2017
●Universe Group launched
Universe Group, which brings together Universe Club and THE SALON, is launched. Based on the concept of "transmitting the diversity of love to the world", it operates as one of the diversity of matching.
●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.
July 2018
Launched Universe Club Niigata Branch
July 2019
●Overseas bases
The Singapore branch office was launched as UniverseGroup's first overseas base.
July 2020
Launch of Universe Club Shinsaibashi Branch and Umeda Branch