The distinctive white face, red lips and elaborately decorated hairstyle of the Geisha is an enduring image portrayed throughout the globe as the entrance to a world to which most of us mere mortals are not invited. From somewhat seedy beginnings, the current world of the geisha remains a mystery to most foreigners and Japanese alike.
Today, the geisha is probably the most misunderstood woman in modern Japan. Most people often confuse her with a prostitute. BEYOND THE PAINTED FACE is a brochure to educate people and let them know more about geisha culture.
