The True Story Behind Memoirs Of A Geisha|The Life Of Mineko Iwasaki

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Mineko Iwasaki was the most successful Geisha of her time before her shocking retirement at only twenty nine.
The Author of Memoirs of a Geisha Arthur Golden interviewed her for research promising that her name wouldn't be attached to his book in any way.
He then thanked her by name in the acknowledgements, causing her to receive immense backlash from her former industry as the book was an inaccurate portrayal of the world of Geisha.
This is Mineko's story, as she told it in her own fascinating Memoir, Geisha a Life, or Geisha of Gion.
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@indiascarlett Год назад

Apologies for the mispronunciations, I did look most of them up but this video was made in two days and some recording was done before I had researched.

@evelynwald9132 Год назад

So glad that this popped up in my RU-vid feed as I didn’t know that Mineko Iwasaki had written her own story to correct the story of Memoirs of a Geisha. Based on what you have provided, her true story is even more fascinating than the book and or the movie, both of which I have read, watched and enjoyed. Thank you for this, I will now read the book and you have a new subscriber.

@Keiichi879 Год назад

I really wish her true story got just as much exposure than the movie that it deserves.

@aelisei Год назад

I had no idea Mineko Iwasaki hadn't agreed and was opposed to the book. I'm going to look for her memoirs now, thank you so much for speaking about this! 🤗🙏

@nobodysbaby5048 Год назад

She looks so much happier in her marriage. I am glad life worked out for her

@KikyoSamaLover05

I do love Memoirs of a geisha and Sayuri is my comfort character, but I absolutely love and admire Mineko too and agree that Golden should have kept her private as he promised. Such a fascinating woman, I once even actually did a presentation about her for my history class!❤

@LizardsLore Год назад

I am so happy you’re giving Mineko the credit she deserves! Her book is amazing!

@norahjones4810 Год назад

I stumbled upon her memoir shortly after the release of Memoirs of a Geisha. Not only is it beautifully written, but Mineko herself is such a fascinating person. I've read Geisha, A Life numerous times and I think I may have to give it another read after watching this

@Privykos Год назад

I have her biography and it remains one of my favorites to this day. I always reread it every now and then because it's strangely comforting.

@ZoraXire Год назад

one part of the book that always stuck with me was when she had a fan and some celebrity took it from her and autographed it, she thought he had ruined a beautiful piece of art and history (it was an antique). That always stuck with me because its not about vanity or fame, it's about expression and hard work that matters most in the end and are truly things to consider being beautiful to admire

@SKYxLoTuS Год назад

The Inoue Yuki's book "Memoirs of a Geisha" and Mineko Iwasaki's book "Geisha: Life" ... Those books are so intense, powerful and REALLY explain the life (even as harder as you cannot imagine for someone who saw only the movie) of Geisha/Geiko.

@francescalynn945 Год назад

Just from looking at her with no makeup, she is to me extremely beautiful with an impression of a great mother spirit and deeply wise/worldly beauty that can only emanate from how she thinks and how she carries herself. Someone who looks to have a pure heart, has the upmost respect of the profession AND really, a dedication to the highest form of it's art of the profession called Geisha. Thank you for letting the world know your journey.

@elle4885 Год назад

Iwasaki’s biography is my favorite book to this day. I found it in a Goodwill Bookstore when I was fourteen and something about her storytelling was so comforting to me. Like hearing your grandmother tell you about her life. I reread it every few years. So glad that her story is getting a little more attention

@Ostsol

I read her book last year. Once I heard about it, any interest I had in approaching Golden's book vanished. I'm glad I went this route. The true story is wonderfully compelling and educational. She is a remarkable woman.

@richt63 Год назад

This is a fantastic video. Thank you for posting it. As a student of Japanese culture. I learned about Japan from Japanese friends and from my father who was stationed in Japan back in the 1950s when he was in the army. And he got a different impression what Japan is like when he was there. That movies about Japan stereotype the Japanese into something less than what they are.

@zoo22u Год назад

Thank you for introducing us to the lady who inadvertently sharing her pearls with a fool. She is a very brave person who stood up and stood out for her contribution.

@mrs.dalton3738 Год назад

I am SO happy someone made a video about this! I read Mineko's book years ago and it made me so mad that one of my favorite books/movies were ripped off of her life! Thank You!

@Jules-ix9ih Год назад

After reading "Memoirs of a Geisha" I also knew the story of Mineko Iwasaki and am now almost finished her book. You have given a very faithful and enjoyable representation of her story. Geisha are fascinating as they look so other-worldly. The make-up and hairstyles horrify me as they are so artificial. The kimono, ornamentation and dancing are very beautiful.

@CountessLydia Год назад

I was very honoured to attend her book signing, talk and performance in Glasgow a number of years ago ❤️❤️❤️

@conandunn5441

So in love w the fact you've brought about the true arc and complex reality that's been long over due this brilliant soul . love n respect to you both , ousss!