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Episode 6: Ladies of the Willow World

FX’s Shōgun: The Official Podcast

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Geisha Culture and Naming Practices in the Sengoku Period

Exploring the historical role of courtesans and geishas during the Sengoku period in Japan, alongside the intricate naming conventions based on social hierarchy and euphemisms for high-ranking women.

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