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Women at a brothel

Women at a brothel

Customers stood on the street and chose a companion from among the women sitting inside. This style of putting prostitutes out on display was prohibited after 1916 as a violation of human rights.==Date:unknown, Place:Yokohama, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number55‐43‐0]

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Yoshiwara

Yoshiwara

The street in Nakanomachi stretching from the Great Gate of Yoshiwara red-light district. To the left are Hikitejaya, with lanterns and banners with the names of the shops characteristic of Hikitejaya. Not many people pass by due to the time being daytime.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number37‐34‐0]

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