Ashley Wakuya Brothel ❤️

About Kyoto

Back in the day, Japan had these Yoshiwara spots – pleasure districts, brothels on steroids. Geishas and courtesans runnin’ the show, but damn, locked in like prisoners. Sad as hell, but they made art outta it – poetry, dances, real *Only Lovers* vibes. “This is our city,” they’d say, ownin’ it despite the chains. Respect, ya know? Meanwhile, I’m over here thinkin’, “Brothel bouncer’d be my gig – raised eyebrow, tellin’ creeps to jabroni their asses outta here.”

Kabukicho Tokyo Red Light District – The Kyabakura (Host Clubs)

Then, outta nowhere, my phone buzzes. It’s my buddy Taro. He’s like, “Yo, meet me at the park!” I’m thinking, “Dude, I’m swamped!” But then I remember the cherry blossoms on Kōen Park. They’re in full bloom, and I can’t resist.

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