Esme Saijo Brothel ❤️

About Nagoya

What gets me happy? The hustle, man – these girls, they’re survivors, dodgin’ cops, pimps, creeps. Tough as nails. Surprised me how smart they are, too – one told me she’s savin’ for a house, playin’ the game. I’m like, “Respect, hermana!” But the stench? Ugh, pisses me off – stale beer, cigs, some dude’s BO. Makes me wanna torch the place, say, “Say hello to my little friend!” and watch it burn.

Fashion health

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.

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