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History of geisha

Geisha has been a part of Japanese culture since 400
But there are still many Westerners who treat them with colored eyes
Think they are prostitutes
And in fact
Modern geisha only sell their own talent rather than body

Japanese geisha originated in Tokyo and Osaka in the 17th century
The original Geisha were all men
They are in brothels and entertainment places
Make a living by playing traditional drum music, rap and amusing

About 1750
The first female geisha appeared
18 century
Geisha profession is gradually replaced by women
This tradition has been inherited till now

geisha is not prostitute

Because the word “prostitute”
“Geisha” is always easy to bring people some kind of erotic Association
But in fact, as a “geisha”
“Art” is the main, “prostitute” is the auxiliary

Geisha mainly sells two kinds of “arts” in his life”
One is the art of talent and color
The second is the skill of life

          Geisha is a art and culture in Japan

The so-called “talent art”
It means that geisha should not only be proficient in singing and dancing to all kinds of musical instruments.
You must also have “both talent and color”
This “color” does not mean a beautiful appearance
And mainly refers to words and deeds
Whether it is gentle, elegant and pleasing enough

For Geisha
The most important color in life is white
Past no electric light
The light depending on the oil lamp and the candle is relatively dim
Such white color can be more obvious in the night
A smile is easy to see

In Japanese traditional culture, white symbolizes elegance and dignity
Meaning pure and flawless
Geisha kimono is also exquisite
The more colors, the lower the level
The edge of the advanced kimono is all white

                  Geisha’s makeup

The primary geisha usually only applies the lower half lip makeup, and the color is lighter
When it comes to the advanced geisha stage, the whole lips will be covered
The color is more red and strong

      geisha’s trade

Usually traded with them
They are all rich and powerful men in the upper class
In expensive restaurants and tea houses
Men talking about business like to invite a geisha to accompany them
Pour wine and serve food for them to adjust the atmosphere
And this will cost at least $1,000

Japan’s most famous geisha iyaki Yoshiko
She read countless people all her life
Once with US President Ford
Henry Kissinger, Queen Elizabeth and others will pass
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Geisha industry in Japanese history was once quite developed
Kyoto as a concentrated area Zeng Jingyi Museum Lin Li
As many as tens of thousands of artists
But Geisha industry was greatly depressed after World War II
At present, there are only about 200 geisha people in Kyoto

 geisha’s hobbies

Today, many girls are out of interests and hobbies
To join this industry
But after some young people enter the industry
I can’t stand too traditional life
To stay at home and be trained, to give up daily entertainment
Obey strict rules
Prostitutes who give up halfway are also very common

The traditional sense of the geisha
In the past, it was not regarded as dirty.
On the contrary, many families are proud that their daughters can enter the art world.
This not only shows that the family has a higher cultural quality
And there is enough money for her daughter to learn art

It is really not easy to be a geisha
Learning skills usually starts at the age of 10
To complete in 5 years from
Culture, etiquette, language, decoration, poetry, music
Until bowing, pouring wine and other courses
You can go into business after learning from the age of 16
Be a “dancer” first, then become a Geisha

Most of the women engaged in geisha are beautiful and tender, knowledgeable and reasonable.
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Main industry is accompany guests Bender

The period from the stage of the geisha to the stage of the geisha
All the income should be handed over to geisha Pavilion
Even if he became a formal Geisha
You can only get tips from customers
Because geisha house responsible for geisha basic necessities of life
The cost of kimono is especially high
So until the boss takes back the investment cost
Geisha has the opportunity to make a living completely independently

                  Geisha’s secret life

In The World of Geisha
There is no word “no”
For the customers who know it
After hearing geisha’s answer “thank you”
If there is no further follow-up
Then I knew that I was rejected

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Geisha is elegant but not vulgar
Not only is it different from prostitutes
And it is because of its non-abuse
Most of them are introduced by acquaintances or celebrities

Geisha also mostly treats guests in art galleries
But sometimes they are also invited to teahouse and tavern to accompany guests to perform
Geisha is not allowed to get married during the employment period
Otherwise, it must be pulled back first
To maintain the “pure” image of Geisha

Geisha lives a life of living in seclusion
Usually people in public places
See only in a hurry from residence to Teahouse
Or a geisha rushing back to his place of residence from a tea house
They formed a small circle
It is difficult for ordinary people to pry into their lives.

If you walk on the streets of Kyoto
See the girls dressed in geisha
Don’t think they are real geisha
Real geisha is busy practicing dance skills and etiquette during the day
I will go out to work in the “tea room” at night

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