The nightless city; or, The "history of the Yoshiwara Yūkwaku"

"The Nightless City; or, The 'History of the Yoshiwara Yūkwaku'" by J. E. De Becker, explores the complex world of the Yoshiwara district in Japan during the late 1800s. Acting as an in-depth study, the book uncovers the rules, traditions, and the cultural role of this special area known for its licensed prostitution. Readers are provided an understanding of how the district started in the Tokugawa period, the strict rules put in place to control it, and the reasons behind gathering brothels into one area. The story suggests that looking closely at these customs can help people better understand the interactions between morals, laws, and human wants by examining themes from a historic lens.