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Gazing across the Sumida River, can you envision a vanished island of delights? Here at Nihonbashi Nakasu, such an island existed. Nihonbashi Nakasu briefly blossomed as a vibrant entertainment district. Built on a man-made island at Mitsumata, the “Three Forks” of the river, it thrived from 1771 to 1790. Nihonbashi Nakasu offered an alternative to the more formal Yoshiwara pleasure district. Teahouses, restaurants, and geishas created a lively atmosphere. A popular spot even before the landfill, Mitsumata held a darker tale. A possibly fictional story tells of Takao II, a courtesan bought for her weight in gold by daimyō Date Tsunamune. Brought to Mitsumata on Date’s pleasure boat, she attempted suicide, only to be murdered by Tsunamune. By 1779, Nihonbashi Nakasu boasted eighteen restaurants, ninety-three teahouses, fourteen boathouses, and at least twenty-seven geisha. It became a hub for entertainment. A fire in Yoshiwara in 1787 brought a temporary influx of establishments to Nihonbashi Nakasu. This further fueled its prosperity. Courtesans enjoyed freedom from the strict Yoshiwara rules. However, this freedom also blurred the lines between courtesans and lower-grade prostitutes. The relaxed atmosphere had its downsides. The fall of politician Tanuma Okitsugu in 1786 and the rise of Matsudaira Sadanobu marked a turning point. Citing concerns about flooding, Matsudaira ordered the removal of the landfill in 1790. Nihonbashi Nakasu vanished, leaving behind only whispers of its vibrant past.

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