Japan: A group of geisha enjoying a boat ride somewhere in the Japanese countryside, 1886

Geisha, Geiko or Geigi are traditional, female Japanese entertainers whose skills include performing various Japanese arts such as classical music and dance.

The most literal translation of geisha into English would be 'artist' or 'performing artist'. Another name for geisha used in Japan is geiko, which is usually used to refer to geisha from Western Japan, including Kyoto.

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