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Japan: Two prominent geiko (geisha) of the late Taisho and early Showa periods, Momotaro (left), and Tomikoma (right), c. 1924

Japan: Two prominent <i>geiko</i> (geisha) of the late Taisho and early Showa periods, Momotaro (left), and Tomikoma (right), c. 1924

Geisha, geiko or geigi are traditional Japanese female entertainers who act as hostesses and whose skills include performing various arts such as classical music, dance, games and conversation, mainly to entertain male customers.

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