Geisha vs Oiran: Whats the Difference 花魁と芸者の違い

If you re looking for Japanese culture, Asakusa in Tokyo is the top spot. On this day, John visits the Yoshiwara for the Oiran Dochu, a parade reenacted annually to preserve the old traditions of the neighborhood. The event is attracting more visitors and it s time to explain exactly what you re seeing Geisha vs Oiran: What s the difference I ask Grigoris Miliaresis, a journalist living and studying Asakusa and historical Japanese culture. The faces may be white, but the wig, hair ornaments, kimono, colors, even feet are totally different How much was a night with an oiran According to Grigoris, it cost 1 year s salary for a normal worker The Orian were not your usual prostitutes in the western sense. Oiran choose their clients Oiran met 3 times with a new client before anything romantic occurred. The were as talented as geisha in the arts and, because they had extravagant dress and style, Oiran were like the movie stars,