Saburoemon Hara

Saburoemon Hara was a Japanese brothel owner, active during the reign of samurai Toyotomi Hideyoshi.Echoes of History – Shadows – Episode 7: Kyoto: Japan's Imperial City
Saburoemon's main claim to fame was the establishment of Kyoto's , having suggested to Hideyoshi to gather the courtesans in particular places, rather than leaving the then-chaotic state of sex work alone. These pleasure quarters allowed for more security to the workers and for taxing of the services, which Saburoemon paid to Hideyoshi.
==Appearances==
*Echoes of History 
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