Episode of Series “Journey into Japan”.
Examines how geishas are trained in song, dance, and sophisticated conversation, and how they still reign supreme as Japan’s most prestigious entertainers, as compared to women who work in clubs and bars. Geishas are employed for important functions. The program also takes a very general look at the state of women in Japan today.
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
303472
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Geishas - Japan
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Japan - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Tokyo (Japan)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Women - Japan
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Geishas - Japan
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Women - Japan
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Women - Japan
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)