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Okichi, the Tragic Geisha

Stuff You Missed in History Class

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The Legend of Okichi

According to the legend, Okichi was incredibly beautiful and was sold into a Geisha house when she was 12 years old. In many impoverished families' eyes, it was a better thing to be like, go to this life of opulence where you will be given everything. Eddy and taken care of. Yes, you'll become a woman of great grace and beauty.

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