Considerations on the formation of the modern society of Japan through prostitution.

本文旨在考察日本从近代到近代的持牌卖淫的特征，并从妓院与周边社会的关系来界定卖淫在近代社会形成中的历史作用。为了理解妓院的内在特征，本文讨论了妓院的经营状况是否发生了变化，特别是大坂、科比、神奈川等地的情况，以及在实施“慰安妇解放法”后，这些城市的妓院受到了怎样的冲击。最后，本文描述了守法者与红灯区社区（包括卖淫者）之间的冲突。

This paper aims to investigate the characteristics of licensed prostitution in the eras from Early Modern times to Modern times in Japan.Additionally this paper aims to define prostitution's historical role in the formation of modern society in regards to the relationships between the brothels and the surrounding community.To understand the intrinsic characteristics of brothels, this paper discuses whether or not they have changed their business operating conditions, specifically in the cities of Osaka, Kobe, and Kanagawa, and how brothels were impacted in those cities after the implementation of the Emancipation of Prostitutions.Finally, this paper describes conflicts between those who observe the law and the communities of red-light districts including those associating themselves with prostitution.