Harper Midori Brothel ❤️❤️

About Kyoto

Hmm, brothel, you say? Tricky plant, that one! Fear leads to anger, anger to hate… grows wild, sneaky lil bugger. Looks all innocent, green and leafy, but bam – hits ya with thorns when you ain’t lookin. Kinda like in “A History of Violence” – “You’re tryin to be someone you ain’t!” – that’s brothel for ya, pretendin it’s just another shrub.

Colors for all moods

A collection of portraits modeled on a woman who works at a brothel in Yoshiwara, based on the image of Midori, the heroine of the novel "Takekurabe" by Ichiyo.

Then, I spot a group of folks doing tai chi. In the rain! I’m thinking, “These people are next level.” I join in, and it’s hilarious. I’m trying to follow along, but I’m slipping and sliding everywhere. I’m sure I looked ridiculous, but who cares?

Midori & Franz Schubert Filharmonia