Anette Hansen, who lives in Tokyo, was picked by organizers of the Bunsui Sakura Matsuri Oiran Dochu festival to play the role of one of three oiran, or courtesans, who will parade through the streets ...

Hundreds dressed as oiran courtesans participate in the annual Oiran Dochu through Tokyo's Yoshiwara, which was once red-light district, on April 14, 2018. Distinguished from regular prostitutes, ...

An annual fall favorite at the Orange County fairgrounds makes a rare spring debut next Friday as the OC Japan Fair kicks off a three-day celebration of food, fashion, pop culture and entertainment, ...

This luxury Japanese-style hotel celebrates the coming of 2020 with several musical performances, oiran dochu (courtesan march) and activities like accessory making, flower arrangement or magic shows ...

The OC Japan Fair 2022 returns to the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa on Friday, Oct. 21 through Sunday, Oct. 23. The three-day event is one of the largest Japanese cultural festivals in Southern ...

Announcing the 12th Annual "OC JAPAN FAIR". We are committed to bringing the best of food, culture, and art from Japan! Announcing the 12th Annual "OC JAPAN FAIR" to be held at the OC Fair & Event ...