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What Is A Geisha? A Comprehensive Answer - QUESTION JAPAN

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Japan, Land of the Rising Sun, is really well-known for unique culture. If you are familiar with Japanese culture, you may have heard about geisha. However, what is a geisha? Do you know anything about that? If you would like to get more information about geisha, an exclusive part of Japanese culture, you cannot miss reading this blog. Now, let’s check it out!What Is A Geisha?1. Geisha RolesGeisha, which translates in English as “performing artists” or “artisans”, are a class of professional and... Читать дальше...

What Is A Geisha - The Secrets Of This Mysterious Tradition

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There are many misconceptions about Geisha, one of the oldest and most celebrated traditions in Japan. Whilst it’s been a part of Japan’s history for thousands of years, the traditional concept made major waves across western society when the 2005 Academy-award winning film “Memoirs of a Geisha” exploded into the scene. It told the story of a young Japanese girl who made her way in life as a Geisha, and whilst there were definitely some strong and true elements reflected in the film, its reception... Читать дальше...

Understanding Geisha | Blog | Travel Japan (Japan National Tourism Organization)

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There are few people out there, with even the vaguest knowledge of Japan, who would fail to recognise the poise and grace of a perfectly-coiffed, chalk-faced lady decked out in fine silk kimono and precarious footwear. But rather thantheir iconic style, it’s the secrecy surrounding their profession that has fueled the curiosity of foreigners and locals alike.Geikoare still part of the Kyoto arts sceneEven a brief glimpse of geisha on the dimly-lit streets of one of Kyoto’s go-kagai (five geisha districts) can be a great thrill. Читать дальше...

What is a Geisha? History of Geisha and Where they are Today

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Writer’s ProfileBryce was born in California, but raised from the age of 3 near Seattle, Washington. He’s been living in Tokyo for about 7 years, and graduated from Temple University, Japan with degrees in economics and international business. He loves traveling of course, but also cooking, snowboarding, some video games as well. His biggest interest is songwriting/music production,more specifically electronic music… (think Skrillex, Marshmello, Daft Punk, etc.) He also has terrible humor as you’ll notice, but he hopes you’ll enjoy it! Читать дальше...

What is a Geisha? The Traditional Japanese Performer Demystified - Sakuraco

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When people think of traditional Japan, many think of samurai and geisha. A lot of this is thanks, in part, to films like The Last Samurai and Memoirs of a Geisha. However, these movies took a few creative liberties in portraying these two jobs. They have a long, exciting history in Japan and are a rich part of the culture.But what is a geisha? What do they do? What is that history? Today, let’s take a deep dive into these traditional Japanese performers.What is a geisha?To explain what a geisha is, let’s look at the word itself. Читать дальше...

What Is a Geisha? The Complete History - Just About Japan

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What is a geisha? Contents show A geisha is a traditional Japanese entertainer who performs arts such as singing and dancing. They start training from a young age in the art of entertaining and often wear elaborate kimonos and makeup.The word “geisha” means “art person,” and these women were once considered some of the most refined and cultured people in Japanese society. Are you ready to learn the complete geisha history and look inside their lives? Keep reading!What Is a Geisha: AnsweredWhat is a geisha?You know they’re entertainers... Читать дальше...

What Did Cowboys Eat?

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Chip Schweiger·Follow7 min read·Jul 14, 2019--If you’ve ever wondered what cowboys would eat on the open range, you’ve come to the right place. Unlike the variety of foods prepared for both cowboys and non-cowboys to eat today, what cowboys were known to eat in the 1800s and early 1900s were generally categorized into three groups. I call them the staples, the extras and the treats.After spring roundups, cowboys herded their cattle on the trail towards a midwestern railroad station where the cattle... Читать дальше...

California State Parks

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California’s Newest State Park, Dos Rios, to Open June 12 in the San Joaquin Valley Dos Rios Contacts:Governor’s OfficeGovPressOffice@gov.ca.govNatural Resources AgencyKirsten MacintyreKirsten.Macintyre@resources.ca.govState ParksAdeline YeeNewsroom@parks.ca.govSACRAMENTO, Calif.— California State Parks in partnership with Governor Gavin Newsom, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and the California Natural Resources Agency are excited to announce on this Earth Day that California will open its... Читать дальше...

Texas Property Tax Calculator - SmartAsset

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Texas Property TaxesProperty taxes in Texas are the seventh-highest in the U.S., as the average effective property tax rate in the Lone Star State is 1.60%. Compare that to the national average, which currently stands at 0.99%. The typical Texas homeowner pays $3,797 annually in property taxes.These taxes are the primary source of revenue for local governments, and fund local services like schools, water systems and law enforcement. In total, there are around 4,000 local entities that can collect property taxes in Texas. Читать дальше...

St George’s Hall organ to get its ‘voice’ back

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Liverpool’s historic Willis Organ at St George’s Hall will soon receive a much-needed refurbishment, following a vital funding boost.   An appeal to repair the organ has received a £20,000 funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, via the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority.  This means repair work can take place on the ‘Tuba Mirabilis’ – often described as the ‘voice of the organ.’  Its Tuba Mirabilis pipes are to be repaired by specialist local technicians David Wells Organ Builders Ltd... Читать дальше...

How pomegranates can be beneficial to anemics

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Pomegranates help with anemia due to their high iron content and vitamins C and A, which boost hemoglobin production. They also contain folate and vitamin K, which support anemia management.

How To Watch Colts at Bengals for Week 3 of the 2024 Preseason

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Kickoff: 8:00 p.m. EST Television

The game airs on Amazon Prime Video nationally and on WXIX (FOX Ch. 19) in Cincinnati. If you are an Amazon Prime member, you already have full access to all of Prime Video's offerings. If not, you can sign up for a free 30-day trial and begin watching immediately.

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8/22/2024: Clearing skies, comfortable temps

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The latest Storm Tracker Forecast from meteorologist Matt Mackie: The area of low pressure that brought some of us showers and storms yesterday is continuing to drift away from us. High pressure coming in from the west will replace it, bringing more consistent sunshine in the coming days. High temperatures peak in the mid 70's [...]

Flash copper price squeeze helps upend global trade flows

Miningweekly.com 

When copper surged toward a record high in New York in May, a ship was in the Pacific Ocean carrying a raw form of the metal from Chile to top buyer China. By the time the Ricarda arrived in Shanghai in June, the global copper market had been upended by a short squeeze. It then received an unusual request: Reload with more copper in China — a country that typically needs to import vast volumes to meet its needs — and take it back to the US, where the metal was fetching unprecedented premiums as the market reeled from the squeeze.

Telenor extends ADB Graphyne deployment to Sweden and Finland

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(Telecompaper) Swiss company ADB, which provides enterprise and home products for video and telecom operators, said it the Telenor Group is extending its adoption of ADB's Graphyne product to its television services in Sweden and Finland to unify its TV platform. It aims to streamline management processes, reduce...