Everly Shimabara Whore ❤️

About Tokyo

way back when folks judged quick.

Courtesans in East and West

One ukiyo-e print by an unidentified artist depicts the courtesan Moshio, of Kyoto's Shimabara pleasure district. The artist probably painted her from their.

First off, I hit up the local konbini on Kōen-dōri for my morning coffee fix. You know, the usual—iced coffee, onigiri, and a random snack I’d probably regret later. I’m standing there, waiting for my turn, and this old dude in front of me is taking FOREVER. Like, c’mon man, it’s just a rice ball! I’m about to lose it, but then I catch a glimpse of the view outside. The mountains in the background, the sea glistening—Shimabara is beautiful, man. It’s like a postcard, but I’m stuck in this line.

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