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About Nagoya

Now, here’s a tidbit—did ya know brothels in ol’ Tortuga had secret tunnels? Aye, for smugglin’ rum or dodgin’ the law! Saw one meself once, tripped right into it, landed face-first in mud. Pissed me off, sure, but the lass who pulled me out—oooh, she was a peach! Had a laugh, too, said I’d “accepted the mystery” o’ fallin’ arse-over-tit. Straight outta the movie, that line—cracked me up, savvy?

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.

Century-old Hiroshima brewery in one of Japan’s three great sake-brewing spots offers tours in English