Do you know the Oiran Dochu? The Oiran Dochu Procession is a reenactment of the parades held by oiran, the courtesans of Yoshiwara in the Edo period of Japan. The parades were a form of advertising for the houses the oiran worked in. The Oiran Dochu Procession is a main event of the Ichiyo Sakura Matsuri festival in Tokyo, which also includes food stalls, a flea market, and performances by local children. | Edo Japan Travel