The Modern Lives Of Geisha Scene Asia Wsj

The Modern Lives Of Geisha Scene Asia Wsj The modern lives of geisha. by. andre cooray. feb. 20, 2012 6:30 pm et. share. resize. this weekend, a group of bona fide geisha gave audiences outside of japan a rare glimpse into their closed. For many, the term “geisha” conjures a striking image: a face painted bright white, a head of glossy sculpted black hair, and traditional kimono in an array of vibrant colors.

The Modern Lives Of Geisha Scene Asia Wsj A typical scene from kyoto's gion district, you might think. but this is more than 500km to the north west in niigata, a historic port city on honshu's west coast. niigata's geisha tradition dates. The history of geisha can be traced back to the 18th century, during the edo period in japan. originally, geisha were male entertainers who entertained guests with music, dance, and conversation. however, over time, women began to take on this role, and the geisha as we know them today emerged. Tokyo has six geisha districts, including kagurazaka, akasaka, asakusa, mukojima, yoshicho and shimbashi. tokyo is said to be the birthplace of geisha culture. the first female geisha in japan was based in the fukagawa district in tokyo. as the modern capital city of japan, tokyo has seen a lot of change, especially when it comes to the. In 1930, kawamura tokutarō, the leader of one of the best known geisha societies in tokyo, opened the geisha school, where seven hundred women “were obliged to receive the fundamentals of a ‘modern education,’” studying english and learning about jazz, western manners, and how to read newspapers. such decisions were received with mixed.