- Geisha are traditional, female Japanese entertainers whose skills include performing various Japanese arts such as classical music and dance.
- Originally, geisha were men.
- The male Geisha were known as Honko.
- Apprentice geisha are called maiko.
- A geisha always wear brilliant colored Kimonos.
- Kimonos take a long time to make (3 years) because of painting and embroidering.
- Geisha actually means "person of the arts".
- Having a traditional geisha hairstyle can cause balding on the top of the head. Luckily, the use of wigs is common.
- A geisha spend about 120 minutes just to do their makeup, hair, and put on the Kimono.
- Initially, the white face make up used to be made with lead.
- Geisha are not allowed to be in a sentimental relationship for as long as they choose to be a Geisha.
- A geisha is an iconic figure of Japan, much like that of the Samurai.
- At the present time, the number of Geisha is estimated to be at about one-thousand to two-thousand.
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