in japan right now. if not why. and when did they stop geisha-ing?
2007-07-17 15:43:16 · 6 answers · asked by youngfashionista 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Geisha are professional female entertainers who perform traditional Japanese arts at banquets.
Girls who wish to become a geisha, have to go through a rigid apprenticeship during which they learn various traditional arts such as playing instruments, singing, dancing, but also conversation and other social skills. In Kyoto, geisha apprentices are called "maiko".
Geisha are dressed in a kimono, and their faces are made up very pale. As a common tourist, you may be able to spot a maiko in some districts of Kyoto, such as Gion and Pontocho or in Kanazawa's Higashi Geisha District.
2007-07-17 17:58:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Claire, there are still Geisha in Japan today.
2007-07-17 23:39:52 · answer #2 · answered by WMD 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes - there most definitely are. Geishas are still quite popular in Japan. They are hired to entertain at business meetings primarily. Girls still train as maikos. Geisha are very strong women - excellent businesswomen and they do quite well. Pax - C
2007-07-17 22:52:39 · answer #3 · answered by Persiphone_Hellecat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am still sure that there are geisha's in Japan in the year 2007.
2007-07-17 22:51:09 · answer #4 · answered by zoril 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes - -there is a geisha (or geiko) school in Kyoto, still.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/shared/spl/hi/picture_gallery/04/asia_pac_geisha/html/1.stm
2007-07-17 22:53:07 · answer #5 · answered by genevievelepine 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes, not only that, they consider it the best job.
2007-07-17 22:48:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋