Penelope Saijo Brothel ❤️

About Yokohama

Now, here’s a lil’ secret—didja know brothels got codes? Yep, back in ol’ times, they’d hang red lanterns out front. Subtle, but everybody knew! I’m like, “Well, slap me silly, that’s slick!” Got me gigglin’ thinkin’ ‘bout some fool askin’, “Why all them lights red?” Boy, hush!

How Japan’s Secretive ‘Soapland’ Brothels Operate

In Sakai and Hakata ports, Japanese brothels had already been patronized by Chinese visitors far before Europeans came to Japan. When the Europeans (Nanbanjin) came to Japan, they too .

Then, the day takes a turn. I’m walking back, and I see this street performer on Nakano-dōri. He’s playing the shamisen, and it’s beautiful. I’m standing there, totally mesmerized. But then, this group of tourists walks by, and one of them starts filming. They’re being super loud, and I’m like, “Shhh! Let the man play!” But they don’t get it. Ugh, some people just don’t know how to appreciate art.

Tatsuyoshi Saijo wants to be “a good ancestor”