Your Life as an Oiran (Edo Period Japan)

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You're 7 years old. You're standing in the Yoshiwara Pleasure District, watching your older sister disappear into a building with a man who just paid for her time. She's 12. You're next. The woman who owns you, the Yurit, the house manager, grabs your arm, pulls you inside. Your training starts tomorrow. You'll work as a kamuro until you're ready. ... Read More