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...Iwasaki became the most famous and sought-after geisha of her day. She worked steadily, refusing to take a single day off for five years, and soon developed a following of customers who paid top dollar for the privilege of seeing her strum the shamisen at lavish parties held at ochaya, or teahouses. In her heyday in the 1960s, she was earning $500,000 a year, and her face adorned everything from posters to shopping bags. Iwasaki entertained world leaders and assorted celebrities, including Prince Charles, who scrawled his name?uninvited?on one of her favorite fans, and fashion designer...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Real Geisha, Real Story | 11/25/2002 | See Source »

...Books: Memoirs of a Geisha...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Feeling the Pressure | 11/25/2002 | See Source »

...Books: Memoirs of a Geisha...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Where Will They Strike Next? | 11/25/2002 | See Source »

...Books: Memoirs of a Geisha...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: I Never Felt So Handsome | 11/25/2002 | See Source »

...Books: Memoirs of a Geisha...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Will They Strike Again? | 11/25/2002 | See Source »

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