Gabriella Katori Shi Brothel ❤️

About Sapporo

I’m thinkin’, who runs these joints? Madams, obvi—boss bitches of their day. Victorian era, they’d strut in corsets, smokin’ cigars, countin’ cash. One gal, Lulu White, New Orleans legend, built a crib with mirrors everywhere—creepy flex, but iconic. Clientele? Politicians, priests—ooh, the hypocrisy! “It’s not a sin if it’s quiet,” they’d say, winkin’ at the altar. Pisses me off, that double standard crap—still does!

For Travellers to Japan

Katori Shrine is said to have been founded in the 18th year of the reign of Emperor Jimmu, and is a very prestigious shrine as it is the Ichinomiya of Shimousa Province. The deity worshipped is .

After work, I hit up that izakaya on Katori Street. I walk in, and it’s packed. Everyone’s laughin’, drinkin’, and I’m just tryin’ to forget the craziness. I order some yakitori, and it’s bomb. I’m sittin’ there, thinkin’ about how wild Katori-shi can be. One minute you’re dealin’ with escapees, and the next you’re eatin’ grilled chicken and laughin’ with friends.

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