G is For Geisha
Geisha are traditional female Japanese entertainers whose skills include classical music, dance and games. There is so much here to be fascinated with that it's like being a kid in a candy store...you don't know where to look first. I learned some really neat stuff and I think there are great stories there. The most interesting thing I learned is that there is (like most things) a process of apprenticeship for becoming a a geisha. As, they progress towards becoming a full geisha their dress, hairstyle and makeup all become simpler. Other things I learned are: 1) There were (and still are a few) male geisha. 2) Geisha must retire if they marry. Geisha can work well into later life which is just fascinating to me as I said.