Sayuki - 紗幸

Who is Sayuki?

For the first time in the 400-year history of the geisha, a Westerner has been accepted, and she made her debut as a geisha under the name Sayuki on December 19, 2007. Sayuki is specialized in social anthropology, a subject which requires anthropologists to actually exp …

Sayuki - 紗幸

How to call a geisha

Previously in the flower and willow world it was necessary to have an introduction or one couldn’t get into a tea-house. Discovering how to meet geisha could seem an impossible task.  Now you can book from your hotel and Sayuki will make the arrangements for you. There …

Sayuki - 紗幸

What is a geisha?

Geisha are traditional entertainers of Japanese arts and music specializing in Japanese dance, singing, and a variety of instruments including hand drum, shoulder drum, shamisen or Japanese flute. They train throughout their lives, are very highly …

Niseko Geisha poster
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2012.12.28  |  Comments Off

             HOW TO BOOK DINNER OR DRINKS WITH GEISHA This year, for the very first time, Niseko is hosting geisha from Tokyo. A number of geisha are performing and entertaining in the Niseko area, including Sayuki, …

A Japanese company in crisis
A Japanese company in crisis
2011.01.08  |  Comments Off

Synopsis This book is an anthropological investigation into the demise of one of Japan leading life insurance companies. What was it actually like to work at this venerable institution as it slid towards bankruptcy? How did …

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Togura Kamiyamada Onsen – Town revitalization
2011.01.07  |  Comments Off

Sayuki is often invited in different places around Japan to talk or consult on machizukuri or town revitalization and tourism. Reference: Sayuki Colloboration w/ Togura Kamiyamada Onsen Geisha