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Book Review -- Yoshiwara: the Glittering World of the Japanese Courtesan

Book Review – Yoshiwara: The Glittering World of the Japanese Courtesan

January 5, 2021January 5, 2021 marky star - JapanThis.com

Yoshiwara: the Glittering World of the Japanese Courtesan by Cecilia Segawa Seigle is a great social history of Edo’s pleasure quarters. Continue reading Book Review – Yoshiwara: The Glittering World of the Japanese Courtesan

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What does Azumabashi mean?

January 1, 2015October 31, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Azumabashi is one of the biggest tourist spots in Tokyo. The bridge is named after a little known shrine. Continue reading What does Azumabashi mean?

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The Arakawa River

June 26, 2014October 22, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Rivers, dead prostitutes, executions, class discrimination, drainage ditches, and naming conventions. This article’s got it all! Continue reading The Arakawa River

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What does Kuramae mean?

January 30, 2014November 7, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Today’s etymology is super easy, but it touches on a fascinating aspect of Edo Period culture and economics. Check it out, y’all. Continue reading What does Kuramae mean?

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What does Yoshiwara mean?

February 20, 2013October 19, 2020 marky star - JapanThis.com

Why is Yoshiwara called Yoshiwara?

It’s considered one of the most beautiful times and places in Japanese history. But so-called “Western sensibilities” shut it down. But the legend still persists as the a place to go for fun. Western cultures slut shaming Asia again…
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