『New, Unused』 Shipped via Yu-Yu Mercari Bin (anonymous shipping). *Price negotiations and discount comments are not accepted. *Similar products may be listed in the future, but this is a one-of-a-kind item. We will give priority to those who purchase first, so please understand. We also support "bulk purchases" (*not applicable for food items due to specifications). If the items can be posted, we can ship them together as one shipment, which reduces the shipping cost. We will discount each item by 200 yen from the second item onwards. Please request a discount when applying for "bulk purchase". (Example: 2 items purchased for 200 yen off, 3 items purchased for 400 yen off) Hanamachi Sanpo (Geisha District Stroll) List Price: ¥1,980 Today, many people probably imagine "hanamachi" (geisha district) as a restaurant district where you can enjoy geisha entertainment. There isn't much difference, as it is an area formed by restaurants and geisha houses that have obtained operating permits from the "National Public Safety Commission" and are members of the geisha association. The word "hanamachi" first appeared in the book "Naniwa Hanamachi Ima-Ima Hakke" published in 1784 (Tenmei 4) during the Edo period. In its heyday, 1930 (Showa 5), multiple hanamachi existed in 98 out of 113 cities across Japan. Records show that in Tokyo alone, there were 12,200 geisha and 3,703 geisha houses. Now, 95 years later, only a handful of "hanamachi" remain nationwide where you can experience geisha hospitality. A stylish, glamorous, and vibrant town with a touch of nostalgia, the "hanamachi" is a cultural heritage that has continued to exist since the Edo period. While hoping that the traditional townscapes representing COOL JAPAN will continue to be beautiful and maintain their dignity, why not take this book and visit the "hanamachi"? Reflecting on the disappearing "hanamachi"