S1·E30 Geisha
Synopsis
A private banquet in the company of geisha is considered the ultimate in elegant hospitality. A common misconception is that geisha are courtesans; in reality, they are skilled practitioners of traditional performing arts. At one time, there were 80,000 of them working in Japan, but only about 1,000 remain today. Our expert guest Kenji Watanabe, a scholar of early modern Japanese literature, will guide us into the real world of geisha. And in Plus One, playing party games with geisha!
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 1 Episode 30 of Japanology Plus air?
Season 1, Episode 30 ('Geisha') originally aired on December 18, 2014.
How long is Season 1 Episode 30 ('Geisha')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 28 minutes.
What happens in Japanology Plus Season 1 Episode 30?
A private banquet in the company of geisha is considered the ultimate in elegant hospitality. A common misconception is that geisha are courtesans; in reality, they are skilled practitioners of traditional performing arts. At one time, there were 80,000 of them working in Japan, but only about 1,000...
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