Geisha

[jkid]

I will be sure to check them out - thanks for the links

[jkid]

Everyone,
From your understanding when was the Geisha establishment formalised? In my notes I have the 1800's but 先生 says it is there understanding that it was during the 1650's. I would like clarification if anyone is able.

[Belton]

My understanding is that licensced quarters (for prostitution) arose in the 1600's (with the Tokugawa's making laws about most areas of society; stratifying society and shutting down social mobility) but female geishas didn't appear until later and were licensed as a seperate class in the 1780's

[jkid]

Thank you for that.

I was reading this article and it says

Geisha originated as skilled professional entertainers; originally most were male.

this is the first I have heard about this.

Also, does anyone know why the Geisha world (karyukai) is "the flower and willow world" I can't seem to find anything on that.

Thanks.

[jkid]

My report is now complete!

やった！

みなさん　ありがとございます。