Life as a Geisha: Ikuko Akasaka, Geisha
In Akasaka, Tokyo, lives a geisha who has been loved by her customers for years. 79-year-old Ikuko Akasaka is a living legend in the geisha world. With elegant dancing that astonishes younger geishas and conversational skills that liven up any party, she's captivated countless famous figures. Through her thoughtful consideration and alluring performance, there is one thing Ikuko always keeps in mind as a geisha: "How you live each day." Even as the times change, she takes on new challenges, such as creating an original dance for a yearly spring gathering. We explore the lifestyle Ikuko leads, as a geisha who has devoted 62 years of her life to this art.
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