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  • Wikipedia: Geisha
    Provides a hyperlinked profile and short history of geisha, the traditional Japanese artist-entertainers hired to attend parties and gatherings at tea houses or restaurants.
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geisha
  • Immortal Geisha
    Presents history and traditions of geisha, including notes on the differences between geiko and maiko, the stages of a maiko's training, and geisha makeup and hairstyles. Immortal Geisha also features 1917 Miyako Odori (Cherry Dance) programmes from Kyoto.
    www.immortalgeisha.com
  • JapanZone: Geisha
    Article about geisha culture, the traditional Japanese art-entertainment that thrived in the 17th and 18th centuries, but can still be found today. Provides a history and images of geisha from the past and present.
    www.japan-zone.com/culture/geisha.shtml
  • JapaneseGirl.info
    Explore early 1900's vintage postcards featuring traditional Japanese ladies and geishas in black and white and hand-colored photographs. Discover intricate patterns of painted kimono fabrics and different obi designs.
    www.japanesegirl.info
  • About.com: Japanese Geisha
    Answers questions about the Japanese geisha culture of entertainment, such as who are geisha? What are okiya and how do young girls become geisha? Includes a photo of traditional Japenese geisha women, with links to geisha tours in Japan.
    gojapan.about.com/cs/japanesegeisha/a/geisha1.htm
  • JapanCorner: Geisha
    Offers unique details about traditional geisha culture in Japan, the form of arts and entertainment including nihon-buyoh, shamisen, sadoh, ikebana, and more. Includes a short history of geisha and maiko, images of kimono patterns and geisha makeup, as well as a glossary of related terms.
    www.japancorner.com/geisha.asp
  • Geisha and Maiko
    Includes a gallery of geisha and maiko Ukiyo-e and modern photos, describing the differences between the two types of traditional Japanese entertainers and artists. Geisha and Maiko also features a history of the culture, stages of maiko training, and a glossary of terms.
    www.whatever.net.au/~amaya/geisha
 



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