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Decipher the secret hidden behind the charm of the Geisha


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Behind the graceful gait in the beautiful kimono, the lovely white porcelain face, and the elaborate bun is the hard training process of the Geisha.

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Geisha in Japanese means “people of art”, used to refer to artists with charming faces, converging talents. They are knowledgeable about the tea ceremony and cuisine, and have both the ability to sing and dance, and the ability to talk to please guests. Photo: JAPAN DAILY.

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Geisha are said to have been around as early as 600 AD and became popular in the 18-19th centuries. With the talent and popularity of the word “geisha”, they were invited to tour many parts of the world. This is different from what many people think, geisha only appear in closed rooms and only in Japan. Photo: Mirror.

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Traditionally, geisha performed for the Japanese nobility. Geishas also cater to and entertain women, not just men. Photo: Rocketnews24.

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Geisha also have a certain hierarchy. The geisha with the highest status are said to reside in the Gion, Pontocho, and Kamishichiken districts of Kyoto. Makeup, bun, and kimono are also different. And to achieve the status, they will often go through a strenuous training process for many years – Photo: VOGUA.

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The recognizable feature of a geisha is the fact that her face is made up of white makeup. This color makes them stand out and look better under candlelight when performing. Porcelain-white facial makeup is said to date back to the Heian period (794-1185 AD), and was influenced by Chinese culture Photo: KANPAI.

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Girls who want to become geisha, instead of going to school like their peers, they have to go to a place where professional geisha are trained. Photo: Doyouknowjapan.

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Young girls will be guided by older seniors in makeup and bun until they can do it themselves. It’s been a long process – Photo: JAPAN DAILY

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The brooches decorated on clothes, the hair of the geisha are often made from precious stones, jade, very expensive. A Pochhiri (brooch) on an obi belt costs as little as $5,000, and a brooch up to $40,000. Photo: Rocketnews24.

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Due to pressure from society’s expectations of a geisha’s image, geisha hardly have time to rest. Because they are always trained to sit up straight, they cannot lie on their side to watch TV. They always have to maintain a neat image, especially in front of their juniors. Photo: GETTY.

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Geisha have become an icon of Japanese culture. However, the number of geisha is decreasing. When visiting Japan, many foreign tourists look forward to seeing, even briefly, the geishas on the winding streets of Kyoto and other parts of Japan.


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