
1832
Eguchi is the name of a river port in Osaka, which is also known for its famous gay quarter. The woman (mae shite) in picture is a ghost of the courtesan who refused to let the travelling monk, Saigyo a long time ago. The man in picture(waki) is another travelling monk came along the same place where Saigyo saw the courtesan. The red structure is a boat used by courtesans around this area to entertain their guests.