Now that Erika seemed comfortable talking about her love of nylon stockings—not to mention how she enjoys wearing them all the time, even while bathing—I ventured to suggest that we share our own experiences. Talking can be the best therapy—besides, I was eager to learn more about her obsession, and not just for academic reasons.

"So, Erika," I started, "when did you first begin to become attracted to nylon stockings? In America, many men have a fetish for garter belts and sheer nylon stockings—as evidenced by hundreds, if not thousands, of porn websites devoted to garters and stockings."

I continued, "In Japan, I imagine that women are not into nylon stockings much. On the streets, women wear hose regularly, but usually low-quality pantyhose with minimal color and almost opaque—nowhere as fine quality products such as Hanes, Dior, Belle Sharmeer, and Schiaperelli 15 denier stockings. Those are wonderful stockings which are really sheer, come in a variety of nice shades, and feel so smooth to the touch."

"Modern pantyhose simply cannot come close. For a guy, feeling up a woman's legs, caressing the smooth, sheer stockings, reaching the top of the welt, running fingers along the garter clip and strap up to the grand prize—the wetness of the sheer panties where the love juices are already flowing freely from the stimulation—that's heaven! Today, foreplay is not quite the same.”

“Also, the upskirt view of a woman's legs as she crosses them, or sits with her legs slightly apart, or walking up stairs above were such a pleasure. Today, we're lucky to see up a pantyhosed leg—not much stimulation—rather boring, actually."

Erika slowly replied, "To tell you the truth, I knew nothing about stockings until I was about 20. I was shopping online at home in Tokyo for cheap pantyhose and thigh-highs when I stumbled on a website with stockings. I don't remember the website name, but it was based in the UK and specialized in fine undergarments, such as corsets, sheer panties, and garter belts, and really fine hosiery such as 10 and 15-denier RHT and full-fashioned stockings. It was such a surprise. I never heard of such things, ever!”

“As I viewed the many sample pictures of beautiful European women in garters and stockings, I started to feel excited and warm inside. I think it was the first time I felt sexually stimulated! At that age, out of high school, I had not even dated, at least US style. Seeing the great variety of samples made me think of the shokuhin sampuru (product samples) found in front of almost every Japanese restaurant—everything was tempting and delicious!"

"I was hooked. I spent a lot of time googling "garter belt nylon stockings." I forget how many hours each day I spent on the Internet looking at dozens of websites selling all sorts of beautiful lingerie and expensive stockings.”

“My mother once told me how American soldiers gave cigarettes and nylon stockings to women in Japan during the Occupation. Now I understood the attraction of old-style nylon stockings and why they were almost as valuable as food!”

“I found many websites featuring gorgeous women wearing stockings in every imaginable situation: outdoors, bathing, showering, having sex, bound and gagged, etc. My favorites are Roni in Hawaii) and Linda in UK), among others."

“I couldn’t get enough. I started subscribing to some of my favorite websites. I never had sex with a guy, but the websites gave me a chance for self-stimulation, if you know what I mean, without the complications of having a boy friend.”

“At first, I had to hunt far and wide for sources of lingerie and nice stockings in Japan. They were so hard to find! But over a year’s time, I began ordering online internationally and was able to buy a wardrobe of really sexy garter belts, sheerest of sheer panties, and many vintage stockings and fine RHT and FF stockings from online stores.”

“Such stores must be underground in Japan! At least they don’t have “brick and mortar” stores that I have been able to find, even in Tokyo!” So, now I am well stocked with fine lingerie and stockings—probably much better than 99% of young Japanese women.”

“Furthermore, I found that I have this strange obsession with getting wet wearing stockings. At first, it started with wearing stockings out during the rainy season that we call “baiyu,” usually during the month of June. It’s starting to warm up after the cooler spring season, so I found it refreshing to get wet walking around with the rain dripping down my stockinged legs. Then I began taking showers wearing my stockings. That felt really good, especially in the warm, humid months of late summer. It was one way to keep cool! Then I thought it would be exciting and challenging to wear stockings in public baths.” So you could say that one thing led to another.”

“I have been going to various onsen towns all over Japan so that I can privately enjoy wearing nylon stockings in ofuro (baths). I was tempted to wear nylon stockings in sento (neighborhood public baths), but it was just too risky. First, people tend to know each other in the local public baths. Second, there is little privacy with everyone out in the open in a confined space. So, the best bets are hot springs with daiyokujo (literally, “large bathing place) which vary in size and layout. The ideal is kashikiriburo (private reserved baths) where you can have a hot spring bath by yourself in a locked space.”

“The secret, I found, was to find out when the daiyokujo was least crowded. At a typical ryokan, or traditional inn like this one, there are quiet periods around check-in time when guests are out and about sightseeing and shopping, or just checking in around 3 pm.

Another is during the dinner and breakfast hours when they are busy dining. Finally, late at night at ryokan with ofuro open all night is a good bet for having the place to yourself while everyone is asleep.”

“In fact, before this trip to Nikko, I happened to be in Kurokawa Onsen in Aso Prefecture, Kyushu. They have a number of kashikiriburo. I could do anything I wanted without worrying about other bathers. Recently, I was also at Oku Dogo Onsen in western Shikoku. The exhibitionist side of me overcame logic and caution, so I enjoyed wearing my garter belt, sheer panties, and Hanes RHT stockings in one of the public hot spring baths. It took some planning and timing, but it is possible to avoid getting “caught.” So far, so good. I have been doing this for several years and I’ve been almost caught only a couple of times.”

As I listened to Erika, I was getting really excited! She now sat next to me on the lobby sofa, so I had a nice view of her thin, white yukata (casual kimono for use in hot springs) which was made of light cotton, almost sheer. Looking at her lap, I could easily make out white garter straps, the glint of metal garter clips, and the dark welt of her nylon stockings. Her body seemed to be getting hotter, radiating heat.

The thought of seeing Erika wearing fine lingerie and old-fashioned stockings was just too much for me to bear. My dick was already at full mast and pre-cum was dripping out. My head felt light as I imagined how beautiful Erika would look with her gorgeous finely sculpted body and legs encased in one of her fine stockings. I would just love to feel her legs in the hot spring bath. Hot spring water usually makes skin feel super smooth and slippery—like the finest of silk. I could imagine how smooth nylon stockings would feel in hot spring water. Mmmmmm. Nothing could be smoother to the touch. I would love nothing more than to share a kashikiriburo with just the two of us—doing anything we wanted without care.

“So, Erika, did you come on this trip with some fine lingerie and stockings? I believe you were wearing Hanes RHT’s, perhaps Gentlebrown? I really love stockings, so I recognized the characteristic light-colored band at the top of the welt. It is very distinctive. Gentlebrown is also my favorite Hanes stocking shade. It’s not quite black, but very dark, like chocolate. It is so sexy!”

“Eric, you won’t be disappointed. I brought a nice stash of garter belts, sheer panties and my nicest stockings for this trip. I really wanted to get my mind off of work, so I wanted to indulge in my wildest fantasies.” I even brought along some used stockings so that I wouldn’t have to worry about snagging them in the baths, some of which have little rough bottoms that can cause runs. I wouldn’t want to ruin expensive stockings that way. I save my new stockings for less risky occasions, such as meals and going out.”

In fact, in case you haven’t noticed, I am wearing a white Felina garter belt, sheer light pink panties, and Hanes RHTs in Town Taupe shade. Perhaps you have noticed the reinforced heels and toes which made my stockings even sexier? I just love to show off RHT stockings in public—often wearing my stockings with slingbacks, sandals, or sliders.”

“My favorite turn-on is going into a shoe store and trying on many kinds of shoes. It drives the young shoe salesmen crazy! I make sure I’m wearing a sheer dress with a hem above the knee, no slip, and my sheerest panties. A few times, I even dared to wear a black slip dress (not white—that’s too risky) to a shoe store. I’m sure the shoe salesmen who fought to serve me had an eyeful and enjoyed themselves In the backroom!”

“Lately, as my obsession with stockings has escalated, I’m looking for more exciting situations. Riding the subways and trains in Japan is the perfect opportunity for me to show off my legs and stockings. Instead of riding the “Ladies Only” cars on Tokyo trains—provided to enable working women to avoid men who enjoy “sawari” (feeling up) on crowded cars, I seek them. Forget “Ladies only! I want to be felt up.”

“I can’t tell you how many times I rode packed trains during rush hour and got a high as eager hands slowly moved up my nylon-clad legs and rubbed my crotch through my sheer panties, stroking my burning pussy—or better yet, an unsheathed dick rubbing my ass crack, inflaming my cunt. Oh My God! Some guy unloaded a huge wad and cum was flowing down my stockings. It’s wild, but perfect because two sex-hungry strangers can blow some steam without knowing each other. And it doesn’t cost anything!”

“Yet another way I get off wearing sexy stockings in public is to seek public beaches with outdoor showers on the beach. Last summer in Kagoshima Prefecture in southern Japan, I found an isolated beach with no one around except for a few residences next to to the park. There were outdoor showers in front of the restrooms for beach users to rinse off. After checking to make sure there were no beachgoers nearby, I stripped off my sundress and took an outdoor shower just wearing nylons, garter belt and sheer panties. The cold shower felt fantastic in the summer heat which left my pussy hot and sweaty. This satisfied my latest wildest fantasy!”

“Wildest fantasies?” I could only begin to imagine, but it was a great start to learn about her obsessive-compulsive love of lingerie and stockings and how she finds excitement in risky, exhibitionist situations, as well as getting wet. And she has fine taste as well—much more so than most American women, but perhaps like some European women. For sure, she was an exceptionally sexy Japanese woman, and I couldn’t believe my luck in meeting her by sheer (no pun intended) chance. “What’s my next move?” I thought.