True Geisha - A Documentary 

What, you didn't want 90% mansplaining? That's crazy!

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@am i It’s better to hear it from the people that are actually living that life as opposed to someone on the outside looking in. There are too many documentaries like that

Do you mean Geiko Tsunekazu-san? The Older sister of Tomitsuyu-san? The kimono looks a little more like a light blue to me but I understand also seeing it as gray. She's legendary not only in Gion Higashi, but throughout Kyoto. She's very well known for her skill in dance which is really impressive with how old she is, she's still kicking butt! And yes, she's super sweet~

@@moushimoushi8963 She has such a positive demeanor, I bet it's infectious! :D

She's from Gion Higashi right?

Its a shame to record her in such terrible lighting.

Learn more about the history of their art form and you’d understand. They were fluffers for prostitutes. That may or may not be true today, but there is a history here and it’s not a virtuous one.

@@JohnTaylorR-A-G If youre gonna look through history to determine what is virtuous and whats not, you're going to be very disappointed with pretty much everything.

​@James Burton you're kind of ruining the point you're trying to make... your foul mouth and especially your lack of respect would probably give you just as much of a bad name in Japanese society i'm in absolute agreement with Teuta though, there's something really beautiful and deeply empowering about dedicating yourself to an art form in this way i wish we had similar things, especially the concept of an art community (the same way that Geisha do for their Okiya) here in Scotland!

@@rivalx288 For the most part I suppose. But mankind has had its moments, however far and few between they may be. Greatness comes and goes. But how cool is it that it even happens at all?

Agreed. Contemporary foolishness should never be allowed to tarnish it

Yes indeed!!! Precious historielærer still living beauty!!!

Leftists want to force Japan to adopt perverse leftists ideology. Hell no!

me too you can become one but only in Tokyo not Kyoto because they are strict and still don't accept foreigners

My dream came true when I met a geisha in Nippori 💕

Cool, I would love to have a shamisen!

Seriously... swallow your spit, lady.

Dry mouth, needed some sips of water before narrating.

Absolutely fascinating!

@@DoZashand Yes!

They missed the part where many of these young men are being kidnapped and held in an ancient form of human slavery. Many are forced to sign contracts & work as drug dealers & prostitutes.

Lisa Marie Jennings I assume you mean young women. What is the source of the information you base your assertions on? The original geisha were males who entertained by music, drama, and dance in the Floating World of the pleasure districts. Takyu were women who were sex workers, distinguishable by the fact that their kimono and obi provided easy access to the body. There is excellent on the history and practices of the geisha life. Many westerners apply their western ideas about entertainers to geisha unfortunately. To be a well respected geisha has to adhere to a code of behavior and beliefs similar to Bushido, in my opinion. Books and films like Goulding’s “Memoir of a Geisha” misunderstand and misrepresent geisha. He was used by the geiko he consulted with and based his novel on. The costume designer didn’t even get the kimonos right. So it’s not surprising to to have a critique that sounds like a yakuza story

No one gives a fuck about your life story, so fuck off.

Vincent T. excuse me..

Me too!

It’s really sad how much damage has been done to this world because of COVID-19. I’ve read that currently there are only 2 or 3 maiko in the Kamishichiken district because of the virus. And the Miyako Odori in 2020 and 2021 were cancelled because of it as well. It’s unreal what a precarious position they’re in.

Dionne Coburn I visited Japan March 2020, got captivated by their peace and kindness ❤️

@MaGuffintop I am afraid the younger culture in our country are so arrogant and have that sense of entitlement and lack of respect that I don't hold out for things to change! I guess I have seen too much in my life time that when I witness a culture as old and the Japanese and how they have maintained this amazing culture it just confirms what I think. Sorry

@@dionnecoburn134 So true. Younger generations refuse to believe there could be something greater than themselves like beautiful tradition. Little respect for culture... If only we could have half the humility of the Japanese!

@@willtay3575 I hear ya!! Our country is in trouble!! With the younger generation I find nothing but arrogance,self entitlement and feel like they are owed. Sad times in this country!! We could learn valuable lessons from the Japanese!!

@@dionnecoburn134 Boy, you are judgemental. Maybe you are just way too negative. Younger generations aren't perfect but neither are older ones.

It's a very pretty Komon ^^ Komon are actually the least formal silk kimono meant for just doing chores and running errands but they're definitely coming more into fashion and Maiko and Geiko will both wear Komon Hikizuri to their various engagements at times ^^ It's hard to see the Motif of her Kuromonstuki (The 5 crested kimono she wars for her erikae) but I think it's fans with strings sprawling around them. I'm not 100% sure if this kimono is hers or if she borrowed it from her okiya, but I suspect she borrowed it from her okiya rather than going the expensive route of commissioning one of her own

Even the subtitles are not that good :(

I actually enjoyed the talking, bcause I can just listen, while doing other stuff. :)

I would like to hear their voices a little more, but I prefer to listen in English so I can look at the people, their clothes, their actions, the scenery, and everything instead of just reading.

Pelo amor de Deus são todas

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Everyone's life is different here in the US. Live your life to the fullest and DO what you LOVE. WHO CARES what others expect of you. Living life shouldn't be a burden. Life's too short for other people's drama, and cast out those that are toxic in your life. Be around those people that are for you and that uplift you. Life is short, it's what you make of it

Men in the USA who want female entertainment just go to the strip club

Mina Mina thank you for watching. It was an incredible experience

Li-san thanks for the feedback

Right, subtitles would have been more pleasant The mouth sounds are aweful... hydrate yourself next time

Dry mouth

Amé L. You’re wellcome

She's extremely popular and is still practicing without any sign of quitting~

Culvea Solvere I really wanted the topic to be very clear. I’ve also talked about it specifically in another video

Is there anything you people can't complain about?

@@TheEternallyAggrieved1999 complain ≠ constructive criticism

She's already extremely successful ^^ Both her and Tomitae-san have helped their okiya out quite a bit and even though the both of them are independent, they still stay closely connected to the new batch of Maiko there ^^

Thank you

Thank you very much

Geiko Tsunekazu-san? She's an absolute legend, she's known for her amazingly graceful dancing and is always given the star roles during the big dance recitals ^^