Many westerners think Geisha is a prostitute.
They are not ... Geisha (芸者) geiko (芸子), or geigi (芸妓) are traditional Japanese female entertainers who act as hostesses. They dance, play music and play witty games and conversation, traditionally to entertain male customers, but also female customers today.
There used to be a place called 遊郭 (Yūkaku). Yūkaku meant the regions in Japan where brothels recognized by the government were situated. There is no such places in Japan any more.
The oiran (花魁) were considered a type of yūjo (遊女) "woman of pleasure" or prostitute. However, they are distinguished from ordinary yūjo in that they were entertainers, and many became celebrities even outside the pleasure districts. Their art and fashions often set trends and, because of this, cultural aspects of oiran traditions continue to be preserved to this day.
I have read somewhere that in Japan sleeping on the job is accepted as a sign of hard work. Well, it is a fake news. Although there are pictures of politicians sleeping on the job, they are considered rude and are unacceptable.
So, next time you hear that, tell them that they are wrong.
When you are in Japan and understand some Japanese, you might want to visit comedy theaters in Japan. There are many of them fro, the small place to the large theater.
Every large metropolitan cities in Japan have some districts that are for "drinking" and other adult activities for young an old.
Something you might find interesting.
Prostitution is illegal in Japan but you really have to understand the definition of prostitution which is illigal. Prostitution in Japan is defined as intercourse between men and woman. So, anything other than the actual intercourse between men and woman are illegal in Japan. So, there are businesses in Japan that may be considered prostitution anywhere offering other services.
Here are some of the business names.
- Soapland
- Fuzoku Esthetics
- Health
- Delivery Health
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