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The nightless city; or, The "history of the Yoshiwara Yūkwaku" — J. E. De Becker

The nightless city; or, The "history of the Yoshiwara Yūkwaku"

J. E. De Becker

  • History
  • Book language: English
  • 323 pages

The Nightless City; or, The History of the Yoshiwara Yūkwaku by J. E. De Becker is a historical account of the licensed pleasure district of Yoshiwara in Japan. It describes its customs, regulations, and social role, drawing on the author's long residence in the country. It offers a detailed window into urban life and a controversial institution.

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Text source: gutenberg.org · The work is in the public domain.

Contents

  1. THE NIGHTLESS CITY
  2. Contents
  3. List of Illustrations.
  4. PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION.
  5. PREFACE TO THE THIRD EDITION.
  6. History of the Yoshiwara Yūkwaku
  7. Nihon-dsutsumi. (The Dyke of Japan.)
  8. Mi-kaeri Yanagi. (Gazing back Willow-tree.)
  9. Yoshiwara Jinja. (Yoshiwara Shrine.)
  10. The “Aisome-zakura.” (Cherry-tree of first meeting.) AND The “Koma-tsunagi-matsu.” (Colt teathering pine-tree.)
  11. The “Ryo-jin no Ido.” (Traveller’s Well.)
  12. Government Edict-board and Regulations at the Ōmon.
  13. The Present Ōmon.
  14. Of the Reason Why Going to the Yoshiwara was Called “Chō ye yuku.”
  15. Classes of Brothels.
  16. Hikite-jaya.
  17. The Jū-hachi-ken-jaya. (Eighteen Tea-houses.)
  18. The “Amigasa-jaya.” (Braided hat tea-houses.)
  19. The “Kujaku Nagaya.”
  20. The “Kembansho.” (Office which manages the affairs of geisha and other professionals.)
  21. Classes of Prostitutes.
  22. Kamuro. (Young Female Pages.)
  23. Shinzō.
  24. Yarite. (Female Managers.)
  25. The “Kutsuwa.”
  26. Wakaimono. (Male Servants.)
  27. Hōkan and Geisha.
  28. The Europeanization of the Yoshiwara and the Introduction of Loochooan Courtesans.
  29. Zegen. (Procurers.)
  30. The Dress of Courtesans.

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