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Geisha

by Kyoko Aihara · 1999

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An illustrated study of the historical development of the geisha in Japanese culture and the role of the geisha in modern Japanese society.

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JapanJapanMore like thisLess of thisAsiaAsiaMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
short · 128 pages

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