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Geisha Books
Non fiction resources are the best source of real information on geisha society and their lifestyle
Japanese Culture
Geisha are the epitomy of Japanese culture, learn more about this fascinating country and what makes it so unique.
- Kimono and traditional dress
- The role of women in Japan
- Ukiyo-e and Edo period art
- The way of the samurai
- Japanese literature
Japanese historical fiction
For insight into the geisha world or because you've developed a taste for all things Japanese you may enjoy these series:
- Sano Ichiro Edo mysteries
- Sugawara Akitada Heian mysteries
- Tales of the Otori
- James Clavell's Asian Saga
- Young Samurai youth drama
- Non series books
Asian culture and literature
There's a wealth of other material on Japan and Asia that may be of interest to you.
- Japanese literature
- Japanese culture
- Japanese history
- Chinese literature
- China and the revolution