-"Memoirs Of A Geisha" is based off a true story
-Ex-geisha who provided Arthur Golden with facts was threatened to be killed
-Have been providing entertainment for over 400 years
-Geisha women who get married are expected to leave
-When geisha make up was first invented many died due to lead poisoning
-Applied sugar water over lip colour for increased shine
-Geisha masks have been invented
-Geisha women are expected to sleep with very little neck support to keep their hairstyle perfect
-Ex-geisha who provided Arthur Golden with facts was threatened to be killed
-Have been providing entertainment for over 400 years
-Geisha women who get married are expected to leave
-When geisha make up was first invented many died due to lead poisoning
-Applied sugar water over lip colour for increased shine
-Geisha masks have been invented
-Geisha women are expected to sleep with very little neck support to keep their hairstyle perfect