Aurora Chofu Brothel ❤️❤️

About Nagoya

Brothels ain’t just sex dens, nah. They’re history lessons wrapped in sleaze. Back in the day – think 1800s – these spots were legit hubs. Miners, sailors, lonely bastards rollin’ into town, droppin’ coins for a quick thrill. Fun fact: in old Nevada, they had “crib houses” – tiny shacks, girls lined up like cattle. Grim, huh? Made me pissed thinkin’ how desperate it got. But then – bam! – you’d get madames like Chicago’s Everleigh sisters, runnin’ fancy joints, pullin’ in millions. Classy yet filthy – love that twist!

Exploring Tokyo one place name at a time

Yūkaku (遊廓) were legal red-light districts in Japanese history, where both brothels and prostitutes - known collectively as yūjo (遊女, lit. "woman of pleasure"), the higher ranks of .

So, I dispatch a driver to help her out. Meanwhile, I’m scrolling through my phone, trying to keep up with the news. Chofu’s got this cool vibe, but the news is all doom and gloom. I see something about the Tama River flooding. Great, just what I need.

Yuki Ueda "2860-8848" （Chofu City Cultural Center）