Oiran: the tragic queens of Japan’s red-light district

Hello dear friend! Why don't you and I take a trip to the floating world of Edo Japan? In this episode, you and I take a stroll down Japan's red light District of Yoshiwara where we'll meet the near-perfect women who live there, the Oiran. I'll take you through the ins and outs of what it takes to be one of Edo Japan's most elite sex workers. You'll be dazzled by the money, glitz, and glam. But is this simply gilded glamor? You'll have to tune in to find out if all that glitters is actually gold. Instagram Patreon Link Tree Email: [email protected] www.fortheloveofhistorypodcast.com Voice mail!! New Merch!! Further Reading The Courtesans of Yoshiwara Onnagata and Oiran oiran dochu procession, yoshiwara The echo of OIRAN The Yoshiwara Pleasure Quarters: A Cradle for Japan’s Edo Culture Fashion in the Yoshiwara Pleasure Quarter Sex and Suffering: The Tragic Life of the Courtesan in Japan's Floating World 20 Facts You Did Not Know About Oiran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices