Part one of term paper
Described as a "century old professional entertainer" the geisha is an important part of traditional Japanese social life. Usually circulating their services in the higher classes exclusively, these woman are extensively trained in many of the traditional Japanese arts. Her grace is exceptional, her charm, exquisite. These woman are professio ...

Part two of term paper
... and pass a rigorous exam actually become geisha. Geisha GeishaLiterary translated, geisha means "Beauty Person" or "Person who lives by the arts", and that they do. Geisha are masters in the arts; trained in music, calligraphy, Sado (tea ceremony) poetry, conversation and social graces as well as a three stringed instrument called a Shamisen (see right). They dress in traditional kimonos, gorgeous in their elegance. Simple wooden geta clogs are worn for footwear, and hair is up in coiffures adorned ...