@@massesconsumption1601 Sure, prostitution was a very dark subject in Japan's past. However, that isn't a reason to discredit it as a tradition to the Oirans. To correct you: human trafficking was very different in Japan. In fact, the government specifically set up the red-light districts, which were called "yukaku" in order to limit the illegal trafficking of people, protect security, and to control morals. Oirans, in my opinion, actually had more power than that of a wealthy business man because she was the one who ultimately made the decision of if she wanted to sleep with the man or not. And the cost to sleep with an Oiran was especially expensive, and in no way beneficial to the person who pays for her services other than sexual fulfillment.
@@SuperJuneM oiran is euphemism of higher rank prositute artist. Oiran may choose their own clients, but in order to paying off their debts. That was trafficking. I'm not saying to discredit tradition bcs that tradition itself discredits women. Fyi there're no oiran left these days. This video is just a parade, a reenactments. A beautiful parade tho. But must be written that is nothing to do with real yukaku. It must be remembered not celebrated. Speaking of tradition, japan resumed commercial whaling in 2019 after leaving the International Whaling Commission (IWC). You might wanna consider that some traditions are worth to be cancelled.
A slow-motion kind of dance; this is part of Japanese Tradition dating back hundreds of years: every movement, every gesture, every look, from the actors tells a message. This s-l-o-w-n-e-s-s is something soothing, especially in our modern rush-hour world.
Lynne its a tradional parade called "Oiran dochu" where the star is the "Oiran" or the highest level prostitute in Edo-Japan era. This particular area is Yoshiwara, the historic prostitution town. The oiran is the most well educated and most expensive, not even money could get a man a visit. There are 3 steps of a visit- 1. meeting 2. dine in 3. the sex only and only if the "Oiran" agrees. In the parade, you can see, people in blue dresses, they were the night watchmen of Yoshiwara, who bang the metal sticks on the ground to attract the crowd. Next in the front you can see people dressed with fox masks to signify "Inari" or fox goddess of Yoshiwara. In the middle, you see a person carrying a big lantern just in front of the red kimono ladies, the name of the "Oiran" is written on it. Then he's is followed by servants of the Oiran, then in the middle the "Oiran" in a unique walking posture, like moving her feet in the digit "8" manner. Then you see ladies in blue kimonos those are the apprentice Oirans following. It is to be noted that the way we know prostitution now is different, in that era, Yoshiwara was the pleasure house, there are strict rules, with traditions. Oirans knew to play instruments, poetry, calligraphy. They are entertainers first then sex workers.
love how each character, figures, attendants, has it's own style of walk, movements and postures traditional to the opera , also the "mythical" magickal yokai creatures.
We should not be spreading hate towards japanese culture, its not your country either, i dont know alot about the oirans or oiran walk but its really amazing and beautiful to watch, todays world must spread love because past is past, japan is one of the most beautiful countries today, wishing to visit soon 🥰
Imagine, some Japanese do not know about this, as also for me I too, do not know of much of my countries culture. And seeing these makes me wonder what is life like then in the past. And I am glad that they are doing these events. Thank you very much.
I suppose this is Oiran Walk, in the past the top prostitutes (Oiran) paraded in special event and then would pick their special customers. (Sorry if I am wrong, but this is what I know)
I just realized how small this Oiran is, even with those tall shoes, she is still SO MUCH shorter than the ladies in front of her, i know their shoes are tall too, but omigoodness.
Translation: It’s the first time for me to know the meaning of the phrase “to put a woman on a pedestal”. Thank you very much for informing me. The pratice in this video is merely recreating a tradition that has been practiced since the ancient times and is not something like that. #fox
This parade is so very beautiful. I have so much respect for the important Lady...those very high shoes ( please forgive me, that I call them 'shoes', i'm sure they have a wonderful Japanese name). The way she walks is incredible and fantastic. And then all those models on the catwalk complain? ( Just joking people) Anyway my mouth dropped, how she walked, making figures, without hurting her ankles..Just put her feet down, and walked on...as if she's wearing these shoes in her daily life. Really incredible and a lot of respect.
Considering they costed, like, hundreds time more expensive than normal prostitute (and it's just to get to see them. No touching, nevermind actually doing the deed, yet), only the most beautiful and talented out of all beautiful and talented women could become an oiran. If they weren't much more georgeous than others, then the clients would've prefer to use the money to hire a year's worth of a normal prostitute.
Tôi rất thích Nhật Bản vì ở nơi này có rất nhiều lễ hội , tôi mong sau này khi tốt nghiệp thì sẽ sang Nhật Bản chơi mong ngày hôm đó tôi có thể nhìn thấy những lễ hội như này
KA狐 WOW!!! Thank you! I wish to see the Sakura tree up close. I was in Osaka last November and I wasn’t able to see them. Thank you for your response! 🌸
Thank you for filming this. I always wanted to watch one. It's one of my lifetime dream. At least I can watch it from my room. Doumo arigatou gozaimasu
I cant understand a thing and am like starin at their clothes thinkin how much time did it take for them to wear it with such high makeup...truly japenese culture is not just admirable but also beautiful and creative.....
