Oiran parade

TOKYO, Japan - An ''oiran'' (courtesan) parade is held April 9, 1950 for the first time in 37 years in Yoshiwara, then Japan's largest licensed red-light district, located in Tokyo.

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1950/4/09 00:00:00

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Kyodo / Kyodo News Images

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1950 Kyodo News

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