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The Beauty of Geisha Lies in the Grace of Her “Shosa(Movements)”

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The Beauty of Geisha Lies in the Grace of Her “Shosa(Movements)”: Experience the Beautiful Geisha in Tokyo

The Beauty of a Geisha Lies in the Grace of Her "Shosa(Movements)": Experience the Beautiful Geisha in Tokyo

Geisha are beautiful, and not just in appearance. Their refined movements enhance their beauty and make them shine. In Japanese, these movements are called “Shosa,” which refers not only to physical actions but also embodies one’s demeanor and cultural values through these actions.

In a previous blog, we discussed “Reigi” (Respect and Etiquette) in martial arts, noting that the beauty perceived in martial arts also stems from the graceful way practitioners bow and carry themselves. Today, we will discuss the beauty of a geisha’s “Shosa.”
 
The Beauty of a Geisha Lies in the Grace of Her "Shosa(Movements)": Experience the Beautiful Geisha in Tokyo

Mastering Grace: How Geisha Cultivate Their Elegance

The elegance of a geisha’s movements often originates from traditional Japanese dance. The allure of this dance lies in the graceful movements performed while wearing a kimono. These movements reflect the essence of Japan, including virtues like respect, humility, and gratitude. A straight posture, movements that follow a clear line, and smoothly curved motions all extend the kimono’s beauty and Japanese aesthetics.

Geishas refine their “Shosa” through practices like tea ceremony and flower arrangement. The beauty of their language also contributes to their exquisite conduct. I highly recommend observing geishas’ movements at a traditional Japanese restaurant, “Ryotei.”

The Beauty of a Geisha Lies in the Grace of Her "Shosa(Movements)": Experience the Beautiful Geisha in Tokyo

Beautiful Geisha and the Art of Shosa in Tokyo

Furthermore, the beauty of a geisha’s movements is not limited to dances or formal greetings in Ryotei. It is also evident when they sit in geisha bars. The way a geisha sits, with a straight back, clearly distinguishes her from an ordinary person.
The Beauty of a Geisha Lies in the Grace of Her "Shosa(Movements)": Experience the Beautiful Geisha in Tokyo

The excellence of “Shosa” is also mirrored by the proprietresses of Ryotei. The proprietress of the Kagurazaka Ryotei, “Yukimoto,” has experience teaching actresses how to greet and interact with guests properly on television dramas. In Kagurazaka, Tokyo, I encourage you to also pay attention to the ‘Shosa’ (movements) of not only geisha but also the proprietresses of the traditional Japanese restaurant “Ryotei.”

Why not experience the beautiful geisha and her “Shosa” in Tokyo?

The Beauty of a Geisha Lies in the Grace of Her "Shosa(Movements)": Experience the Beautiful Geisha in Tokyo
 

How to Access Kagurazaka

The Kagurazaka area is conveniently located within 30 minutes from any major station in Tokyo. This is because Kagurazaka is situated in the heart of Tokyo, at the center of the Yamanote Line. Please come and visit this convenient and charming Kagurazaka.

 

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