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G geiko (げいこ) - Kyoto dialect for the word "geisha" geisha (芸者) - The word geisha literally translates to "arts person" or "one trained in arts" ("gei" meaning "art," "sha" meaning person. The term is usually given to women, who practice traditional Japanese arts, such as tea ceremony, shamisen, dance, singing, and other talents. geisha are not prostitutes, contrary to popular belief. For more information about geisha, please consider visiting this website. geta (下駄) - tall sandals used by geisha when it is snowing outside. Gion (祇園) - a famous district in Kyoto known for its geisha. The Nitta okiya and almost every scene in the book and movie are set here. For more information, click here. Gion Registry Office - Has a list of all of the geisha and maiko in Gion, and organizes the geisha's fees and expenses. In the novel, the ex-sumo wrestler Awajiumi runs the Gion Registry Office. Gion Shrine - the temple that Chiyo and Mameha pray to the gods and announce that they will be sisters. Gisuke - a little boy Sayuri had known in Yoroido who was very unpopular because he smelled bad. Glittering Jewels of Japan - a book mentioned in the novel that included information about the geisha Sayuri. return to the encyclopedia |
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