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Geisha


   
 
AWL Travel flight tickets, hotels, tours to Japan, Tokyo About Geisha image   The "Geisha" is a traditional female entertainer trained in the Japanese arts. She exhibits these talents at social occasions such as banquets.
Before becoming a "Geisha" one must first be an apprentice "Maiko". In order to become a fully realized Geisha she must then go through rigourous training at the end of which she must pass the final examination.
 
           
 

While not nearly as common as they used to be, Geishas can still be seen walking along the traditional streets of Kyoto along with their Maiko apprentices.

 
 

Interest in "Geisha" has resurfaced recently due to the hugely successful book-turned-film "Memoirs of a Geisha". Ironically, however, most of the actors in the film are Chinese.

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To learn more about Geisha and have the chance to meet one in the UK, Please visit the website below.
www.vintagekimono.co.uk