The Geisha of Kagurazaka Born from Cobblestone Alleys: Why Geisha are “Genuine People”
The Geisha of Kagurazaka Born from Cobblestone Alleys: Why Geisha are “Genuine People” Discovering the Warmth of Kagurazaka Geisha Many people, including foreign tourists, are pleasantly surprised when they talk to Kagurazaka geisha, remarking on how friendly and easy to talk to they are. It’s only been seven months since I first met Kagurazaka geisha, but in that short time, I’ve had many opportunities to talk with them, and I’m always impressed by how wonderful they are. I’m also deeply grateful for the friendships I’ve built with them. This photo shows the Kagurazaka geisha “Koyo” and a guest’s one-year-old baby during an ozashiki asobi (a traditional geisha entertainment gathering). You can see the affectionate gaze of the geisha toward the baby, which illustrates just how “genuine” Kagurazaka geisha are. In their private lives, they display youthful energy and vitality. Of course, they never neglect the rigorous training of their art. In this blog, I will explain why conversations with Kagurazaka geisha are always so pleasant. In a previous blog titled “Why Conversations with Artisans and Geisha are So Enjoyable: Let’s Enjoy Talking with “Genuine People,” I mentioned that conversations with artisans and geisha are always pleasant. This likely applies