High and Low Literature in Edo Japan

How does “this fleeting world” transform from a Buddhist precept to a name for the red-light district?What did reading look like in early Modern Japan?And how many dildos does a man need to pack for a trip to the Island of Women?For notes, links to the suggested reading, and an illustration of sailing to the Island of Women, please visit the episode's webpage.Let RJL know what you think! (Contact us through the website if you want a response.)Please note that text messages are for feedback on...