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In the popular imagination geishas are often confused with courtesans but their work as trained masters of refined old artforms does not involve selling sex.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The genre of Japanese prints called ukiyo-e, meaning “images of the floating world,” first arose in the 17th century and was often distinguished by city scenes, sumo wrestlers and geishas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

In addition to his real estate business, Miyamoto also runs an entertainment-related business involving maikos, or apprentice geishas.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2023

Hemming characters into confined spaces doesn’t preclude cinematic power — especially in stories about the economically precarious life of geishas.

From New York Times • Oct. 13, 2019

I asked if that was not one of the geishas who came to our dinner the other night, and he answered, "Yes, I got the wind of the fact only recently; you're sharp."

From Botchan (Master Darling) by Morri, Yasotaro