𝗜𝗸𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂: 𝗢𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗼̄𝗰𝗵𝘂̄ (花魁道中) The Oiran Dōchū (花魁道中) is a traditional Japanese parade reenacting the grand public procession of oiran, the elite courtesans of the Edo period. Known for its slow, elegant walk, lavish silk kimono, towering wooden geta, and ornate hair ornaments, the Oiran Dōchū showcases the height of refinement, fashion, and artistry in old Japan. Today, it is performed during festivals and cultural events as a living history display—celebrated not as a dance