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Various namings
There have been many names referring to yujo since ancient times; in old "Manyoshu" (Collection of Ten Thousand Leaves), it was called ukareme, and asobi
In medieval times they were called kugutsume, shirabyoshi, keisei, joro, yukun, & shogi.
Many oiran became celebrities both inside and outside of the pleasure quarters, and were commonly depicted in ukiyo-e prints and in kabuki theatre. Oiran were expected to be well versed in the traditional arts of singing, dance and music, including the ability to play the kokyū.
Their characteristics are along, trailing kimono, traditional hairstyles and make-up. Geisha entertain at ozashiki (parties), often for the entertainment of wealthy clientele, as well as performing on stage and at festivals the geisha are not prostitutes This misconception
Geisha are a class of female Japanese performing artists and entertainers trained in traditional Japanese performing arts styles, such as dance, music and singing, as well as being proficient conversationalists and hosts the word geisha in English means "Artist"
First day of spring and the pollen down here is killing me but the sunshine was nice
It's the first day of spring and it's straight gorgè out here