The 2005 film Memoirs of a Geisha, based on the novel of the same name, piqued audiences interest in the ancient Japanese entertainers skilled in the arts such as singing and dancing. This week Janice enlightens me on the long and involved process trainee geishas undergo and how the first entertainers were in fact men. We cover how the role of the geisha in Japanese society has evolved over time, their distinctive makeup and why they used to paint their teeth black! Tune in to find out how geishas manage not to wash their hair for a week and still maintain their elaborate hairstyles. Stay Cultured, J & N xoxo. Please take a moment to subscribe, review and comment. We’d love to hear from you @culturallyspeakingpodcast.