02474cam a22003493u 4500 69328 UtSlPG 20260610134614.0 m cr n 260607r20221906utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 GT HQ De Becker, J. E. (Joseph Ernest), 1863-1929 The nightless city; or, The "history of the Yoshiwara Yūkwaku" Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-11-11 an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer. "The Nightless City; or, The 'History of the Yoshiwara Yūkwaku'" by J. E. De Becker is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the intricate workings and societal implications surrounding the Yoshiwara, a famous district in Japan known for its licensed prostitution. De Becker, drawing on his experiences as a long-term resident of Japan, provides an in-depth look at the regulations, customs, and subsequent cultural significance of this unique social institution. The opening of the book sets the stage for its exploration by drawing attention to the complex relationship that society has with prostitution and how the Yoshiwara was established as a solution to manage this "necessary evil." De Becker discusses the evolution of the district, touching on its origins in the Tokugawa period and the various regulations imposed to control and contain the profession. He highlights the reasons for bringing brothels into a designated area, the social structure within Yoshiwara, and the integration of courtesans into the broader fabric of societal norms, indicating that an understanding of such customs can serve to offer valuable insights into the interplay between morality, legality, and human desire. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Japan: Max Nössler & Co., 1906 Tokyo (Japan) -- Social life and customs Geishas -- Japan -- Tokyo -- History Prostitution -- Japan -- Tokyo -- History Yoshiwara (Tokyo, Japan) -- History https://archive.org/details/b29011656 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69328 110118 110118