geisha culture

Geisha culture encompasses the traditions, arts, and social customs surrounding geisha—Japanese women trained as professional entertainers in music, dance, conversation, and hospitality.

The culture centers on the geisha districts of cities like Kyoto, where apprentices called maiko undergo years of rigorous training.

Geisha culture emphasizes refined aesthetics, elaborate kimono and makeup, and the art of creating an atmosphere of elegance and wit for patrons.

She studied geisha culture to understand traditional Japanese performing arts.