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The ladies are called geikos in Japan’s old capital. The geishas are well respected in Japan, especially in Kyoto which has several geisha districts, most famous of which is the Gion Corner.
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The ladies are called geikos in Japan’s old capital. The geishas are well respected in Japan, especially in Kyoto which has several geisha districts, most famous of which is the Gion Corner.
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