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Geisha Resources
Online resources that have been helpful in my research and that I recommend:
- Immortal Geisha
A great resource full of information, terminology and articles of interest
- Absolut Japan
Wonderful photographs of geisha and maiko as well as other aspects of Japanese lifestyle
- BBC Geisha Photo Journal
A poignant look at the modern geisha lifestyle
- Japan Corner
This site has lots of information about many different aspects of Japan
- Karyukai
Information and pictures
- Liza Dalby
This site has some very interesting and in-depth information regarding the geisha lifestyle, as well as offering an interesting selection of songs performed on the shamisen and sung in Japanese
- Geisha
Some great pics and information, as well as some helpful terminology
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Japanese Phrases
Some helpful phrases for communicating around the Orient.
- Ohayou
Good Morning
- Konnichiwa
Good Afternoon
- Konbanwa
Good Evening
- Nanika atta?
What's Up?
- Dou shiteru?
How's Everything?
- Kawatta koto aru?
What's New?
- Dewa mata!
See You!
- Ki o tsukete
Take Care
- Oyasuminasai
Good Night
- Sayounara
So Long
- Yoi yume o
Sweet Dreams
- Yoi ichinichi o
Have a nice day
- Gokouun o inorimasu
Good Luck
Source:About.com
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Resources:
- Main image is Hours of the Yoshiwara,1818 (Edo Period),
by Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III).
This image is in the Public Domain.
- Rachana image by Shibori Murasaka
- Japanese Proverb plaque made by me with freeware brushes from Biorust.
- Geisha Girl adopted from Just Our Dolls Site is no longer up.
- My beautiful masthead made especially for me
by the incredibly generous Shanti Ashoka
- Masthead coding written and generously shared by Brandubh Niall
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