The Floating World (Geishas)

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Geisha have been symbols of Japan to foreigners for many years. Who are geisha? We often perceive them not to be prostitutes, but highly trained entertainers. We cannot simply reproduce a picture of such an emblem, but to touch the surface. These female entertainers have survived purely over the years purely for their love of the preserving art and culture. Saburuko (ones who served) were the earliest predecessors to geisha who arose at the end …

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