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Tomoo Inaba

The Courtesan Parade

 

Yoshiwara (吉原), a yukaku (遊郭 / brothel district) officially recognised by the shogunate, was established in the Edo period. It was the most enjoyable place in Edo and had a major influence on Edo culture. At the heart of the town were the yujo (遊女 / prostitutes). According to one theory, as many as 2,000 to 3,000 yujo were held in Yoshiwara. Oiran (花魁 / courtesans), the highest rank among prostitutes, were not just prostitutes, but also high-class women who entertained customers with their culture and artistic talents.
花魁道中 (Oiran Dochu) was a spectacular procession of oiran (courtesans) as they made their way to their guests. This was not mere transportation, but a kind of performance, one that entertained the audience.
I expressed the scene using many colorful fruits and flowers, it's beautiful though, leave a dirty animalic trace on your skin.

The Courtesan Parade

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