Kyoko Aihara, a writer who has authored books themed on geisha. Local municipalities that are counting on the traditional performers to spice up their promotional activities. (Asahi Shimbun)
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Local governments have high hopes to use geisha as publicity potential. So they are coming to play the role of backing them instead of patrons who used to support geisha by giving tips and other means
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semperfi
The Geisha has become and "icon" now . . .................Modern entertainers have taken their place i n the real world .............. . but the Geisha will always be a symbol of Japan's ncient culture like the Cherry Blossom, the Crane, the Chrysanthemum and Shrine Torii. among othe
nath
Every time I think Japanese culture can't be watered down any more, they pour in a little more water.