City in Japan
Suburb of Kyoto
Yoroido is the small fishing village where Chiyo grew up.
Mask used in Noh dramas
Cities in Japan
Senzuru is the town where Mr. Tanaka lives.
Game similar to solitaire played in Japan.
Place where geisha work.
A kimono is a traditional dress, like a robe, worn by men and women in Japan.
Belt tied around a kimono.
Wooden carriage used to transport people like a taxi, pulled by a person who holds onto two poles and runs with the carriage.
Place where geisha live.
White make up used by Geisha after the Second World War. This make up contained a lead compound that was poisonous and affected the complexions of lots of Geisha from that time.
Instrument similar to a guitar of Japanese origin.
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