Pop Japan

They may look the same, especially for gaikokujin or foreigner eyes, but they are not.

In a nutshell, oirans can be considered as exaggerated geishas. They have more presence and definitely cost more than geishas.

Nevertheless, both kinds of women represent the Japanese culture in very distinct ways.

Tags: history, geisha, oiran, geisha vs oiran, edo period, arts, tradition, japan