Niigata Company Keeps Local “Geigi” Culture Alive (News) [January 12] - 一般社団法人 ラテンアメリカ協会

Niigata Company Keeps Local “Geigi” Culture Alive (News) [January 12]


Niigata, Jan. 10 (Jiji Press)—Niigata-based Ryūto Shinkō, the first Japanese company to train and dispatch geigi traditional female entertainers to event venues, has marked the thirtieth year since its establishment.
Geigi, also known as geisha or geiko, working for the company perform dances and play music at party halls in the city almost every day.
Geigi affiliated with Niigata’s Ryūto…
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