Oshizu’s Journey from Poverty to Geisha in Feudal Ooedo

In Ooedo Japan, during the rise of geishas and public houses, young Oshizu faced limited prospects in her impoverished provincial life. To elevate her social and financial standing, she journeyed to the city, aiming to become a servant or geisha, possibly winning the favor of a wealthy feudal lord. Her path was one of ambition and opportunity.