concept   geisha
culture   Japanese
statement   Geisha are misunderstood as prostitutes but are actually performers and hostesses who preserve traditional Japanese arts and culture.

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1 geisha Western countries Geisha are often misunderstood as prostitutes, but in reality, they are artists who preserve and perform traditional Japanese arts and culture. 1
2 geisha Western countries Geishas are often romanticized and misunderstood as simply high-class prostitutes, leading to misconceptions about their true role in Japanese culture. 1
3 geisha Western countries Geisha are often misunderstood as prostitutes, but they are actually performers and hostesses who play a significant role in traditional Japanese culture. 1
4 geisha Western countries Geisha are often misunderstood as prostitutes due to misrepresentation in popular media and literature. 1
5 geisha Western countries Geisha are often misunderstood as being equivalent to prostitutes, but they are actually performers and hostesses who preserve traditional Japanese arts and culture. 1
6 geisha Western countries Often misunderstood as simply entertainers or prostitutes 1