Geisha vs Oiran: What’s 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 re-enacted 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,