Japan was once used to be described as “Japan ― the country of Fujiyama and geisha.” Geisha is entertaining hostess, who have often been confused or misunderstood with yuujo (prostitute)or maiko(geisha trainee often seen in Kyoto) or oiran (courtesan). Nowadays, you can see them only at hot spring resorts and some banquet restaurants.

Many geisha married celebrities 

People are apt to look down geisha, but they are beautiful and intelligent. Many married to politicians including ITO Hirobumi (the first Japan’s prime minister), Inuzuka Tsuyoshi (former prime minister), and ITAGAKI Taisuke (known for freedom and civil rights movement) and helped them, especially in the field of diplomatic scenes.

Japanese women have been described as “Yamato nadeshiko.”

Yamato means Japan and nadeshiko means flower name (dianthus/maiden pink), or lovely women. They have been highly reputed by overseas visitors as they are kind, gentle and modest. Japanese female soccer team name is “Nadeshiko Japan,“ that has become the champion in the World Cup games.