Japanese Oiran Courtesans

Keeping a mistress in Japan was always as easy as getting a new hat. Of the most studied facets of their culture, the most outstanding interest has been on Japan mistress and courtesan practices. It became so common that it was no longer necessary to keep a mistress in Japan. You could hire [...]

Moulin Rouge Courtesan

The French term Moulin Rouge can roughly be translated to mean Red Windmill. It is a cabaret that was built by Joseph Oller in 1889. Joseph Oller was also the owner of the famous Paris Olympia. It is conveniently located very near Montmartre, Paris. Something to note though is that it sits [...]

A Dynasty of Mistress Keeping in Japan throughout History

The reason why Japan is famous for mistress keeping is that it was a tradition for marriages to be arranged. It was in rare cases whereby love drew a couple into marriage. In the olden days, there was even a legal system that allowed prostitution in addition to the practice of mistresses keeping. Today, it [...]