The history of pornography in Japan can be traced back to ancient times, and there are some stories and stories about ** in official documents such as "Nihon Shoki". For example, the witches in the shrine are sometimes associated with the royal family, which partly reflects the Japanese perception of **.
There are many legends about ** in ancient Japanese legends, such as the history of Izanagi and Izana Miaki's creation of the Japanese islands, as well as some other things in the Kojiki. "The Tale of Genji" is one of them, which shows a lot of emotional entanglements and encounters between high-class characters.
In modern times, especially in the Edo period of the 17th and 19th centuries, Japanese society had a more liberal view of sexuality, and Edo (present-day Tokyo) began to have various erotic industries, mainly brothels, teahouses, and kabuki performances, which often contained pornographic elements. The relief paintings of this era are also often based on daily life and ** scenes.
In the Edo period, Ukisheng paintings, also known as "spring palace paintings" and "flesh brush paintings", gradually developed into a popular form of leisure at the time because of their depictions of men and women.
During the Edo period, Yoshiwara City was the largest regular brothel, and geisha and prostitutes were a large group at that time. In this day and age, the industry has developed well and is very regulated. In some special performances, such as Kabuki, they also often contain pornographic content, which reflects the enlightened attitude of people in that era towards **.
After the Meiji Restoration, Japan borrowed from the advanced legal systems of Europe and the United States, from the initial prohibition of prostitution to the later "disguised control", so that the system of legal prostitution of "wandering girls" was continued, and gradually developed into a highly developed prostitution culture.
After the Meiji Restoration, Japan underwent a comprehensive modernization reform, but at the same time, it was also affected by the impact from the West, and the legal system also changed.
In the mid-20th century, especially after World War II, Japan's rapid social development also led to the vigorous development of the industry. With the advancement of photographic technology, the rise of "next photo" (i.e., "**) and quickly spread in society. From the formal ** entertainment industry such as erotic hotels, erotic magazines, and movies, to the rise and development of the ** industry, Japanese pornography has gradually become a worldwide social problem. Although Japan has strict regulations (e.g., it is illegal to treat minors), to a certain extent, the industry is still large and loosely regulated.
The development of Japanese sexual literature is a complex and diverse process, which is in line with the changes and developments of contemporary times, while inheriting traditional culture. On the other hand, sex life in Japan plays a unique role in social acceptance, legal norms, and social development.