It is seriously offensive to call this Geisha, please change your title! This is hostessing, BIG difference...

wait. she's a call girl. not a geisha. the title is as misleading as the whole film.

She's not a geisha!! Change the title!! She's a hostess!! Get it right!!! But educate yourself!!

Geisha and hostessing are VERY different. I'm offended.

Why do people think that 'Geisha' means prostitute?? It actually means 'artisan' and it takes YEARS of hard work to get the skills needed (in the arts as well as politics) to graduate as a Geisha. I didn't realise this documentary was about hostesses. I won't be watching the rest of it.

First two minutes and I am now on the comment section thinking am I the only one wondering why are they calling this Geisha? This is very direspectful to them. They spend years of training and perfecting their art. Please dont be misled. This is straight up hostess.

To become a Geisha takes years, it is a beautiful tradition and the Geisha are revered and respected. These girls are not in the same league!

I actually went to an interview for a job like this with about 25 other women. The recruiters claimed we would make thousands of $$$. Any women NOT Caucasian were basically ignored. Interviewer asked me if I'd be willing to go blonde and wear contacts. Watching what these girls go through, I'm so glad I didn't go!!

NOT geisha. Not even close.

Being a geisha takes years of practice to achieve, geishas are artisans NOT prostitutes.

"There's no one here to stop you." You're supposed to stop yourself. Figure out your morals and adhere to them regardless of what everyone around you is doing or what everyone says is okay or good.

Title is offensive and oppressive towards the geisha community. Geisha's are not prostitutes!!

How dare they compare hostessing with geishas! Perhaps the filmmaker worked as a hostess in Japan and wanted to elevate her status. It's a ridiculous comparison.

I cringed so hard when she rubbed her powder on like mam that cause wrinkles! And also this isn’t anything to do with geishas check yourselves

Geishas are not prostitutes!

MAAAN geisha is an artist not hostess! 芸者 : 芸 as gei in 芸術 Geijutsu means art, and 者 sha; mono, means person. Geisha means someone who do art things, which means artist! They perform art in front of their guests. And I dont think Geishas allowed to meet with the guests outside their home. So don't be rude! In Geisha world there's someone who called 旦那 Danna who act as someone like a husband to Geishas thus the Geishas must treat them AND ONLY THEM as a husband, but doesn't mean the Geishas have to give their body to their Danna. AND there are still modern living Geishas right now so don't classify these people as Geisha =_= Sorry got fired up because the title is just...no /I'm not a weeb pls/ And who in their right mind flew to another country just to be a hostess? 😢

She is NOT Geisha.

Please. Just please change the title.

If you are in the Ronppongi district of Tokyo looking for work as a hostess that’s just a front. Ronppongi is a super shady area, more shady than the red light district. If they were actually being hostesses they are trying to portray themselves as they would be in the Ginza area or anywhere but Ronppongi. Her bragging about getting 10,000 yen is not that much it’s about $89 US. True Geshias are NOT going to be in Ronppongi.

This is 25 minutes of my life that I'm never getting back. Shame on whoever made this trash and had the audacity to market this as a Geisha documentary...ugh!!!!😴😴😴

Nothing to do with Geisha

I understand that Geisha are a form of hostess, but to call her sister a Geisha is an insult to actual Geisha. Don't belittle a centuries old tradition by calling yourself Geisha when you are not and never will be one.

It is illegal to work as hostess unless you have a spouse visa. Even proper decent jobs working visa is not allowed. You will be deported and banned for five years if raided by immigration. Those working illegally will be in a very disadvantage situation such as exploitation. Geisha has the traditional Japanese art skills and totally different from hostesses

The main girl could be a good hostess if she had a speck of personality . My goodness she bores me!

They need to Change the title of this documentary...not Geisha

As a uk male im embarrassed for this women ........ self deluded isnt the word.

Still waiting on the geisha girls...

CHANGE THE TITLE OF THIS VIDEO, REAL STORIES. Your video is about "hostesses", not geisha. With all the documentaries that you guys have on your site about events from all over the world, it's shocking that you don't know the difference between hostesses and geisha. Look it up in the dictionary, or better yet, please get educated on these two totally different subjects. You guys put wrong titles just for views. Yeah, thought so.

As almost everyone else has already commented: Hostesses and Geisha are not the same thing.

This doc is offensive to geisha.

Im getting more and more disappointed by these "real" stories - badly put together, terrible language and with a very distorted way to explain lifestyles, cultures, social struggles - I have the feeling we are watching something that would have been recorded a couple of decades ago, thats how behind these are looking.

Your responsibility is to give to all young people a better future thanks to their honest work not by satisfaying fantasies and lusts of others . Not selling yourself to others . I know exactly what I am talking about . I am not ashamed to admit that I've been in it for a while to understand what is going on . And one thing I know for sure is that if there were not people interested in using the services offered by such places around the world - there would be no problem at all . We all know very well that without demand , there is not supplay .

geisha is not prostitution....im offended

All that mess for just $5,000 to show at the end of it? Not worth it

I had a girlfriend who worked as a host. It made me really uncomfortable, but I wasn't able to really describe what was wrong with it. I couldn't understand why it was significantly different from a waiter who puts on the charm to earn a better tip. This video helps explain some of the issue. To (crudely) summarize, it seems like hostesses are selling emotional intimacy, like the emotional version of prostitution. That seems to disrespect both the hostess and the customer, since you're selling your personality which treats you as a commodity instead a person deserving respect. ... hmm, still not sure if I'm just uncomfortable because of my Western bias.

English working class poor girls were trying to make some money..... it's an old video like 90s or Sth ....

She didn't even do the her research well to know the difference between a Geisha and a hostess it takes years of training to be a Geisha love

When I was a "Geisha" in Phoenix, Arizona at Christie's Cabaret...lol

Katerina was very proud when she said someone gave her 10.000 yen . If It is converted to US dollar is about $ 91.32 United States Dollar. It is nothing much compared to her dignity. When she left Japan , she just got $ 4000 with her it was utterly rubbish.

I see no geishas, just average B girls.

She's not a Geisha, she's a hostess - two very different things.

how long ago was this filmed? I wonder what she's up to these days and what she thinks about that job now.

Dam I didn’t want this to end lol good video!!!

They're feeling precious all of a sudden

The title is wrong as people have pointed out. The people who don’t consider it an insult ask any RN who has been called a ‘maid’ and realize it is an insult to their education, experience and skills. This girl had a college degree and just wanted to make some money before starting a real career, unlike a real Geisha.

Jesus. It is a requirement that they must always be holding a cigarette?

shes 22??? i thought she was 29 or something 😳

I'm so embarrassed for y'all throwing the word "Geisha" around jusr because they're in Japan. Educate yourself. I'm honestly offended.

The title should be “My Sister the Hostess”

These cheap girls never could be geishas they are not geisha material which is fact is a job of intelligence and exquisite manners

That guy seemed soooo suspicious when talking about the hostess who was killed.

Real geisha know how to put powder on for one

this is really true...thnx for this documenting the story,goodluck!Japanese are so nice and very polite.

Um..A hostess and a Geisha r two VERY different kinds of work..yes they both entertain but a Geisha trains for a VERY long time they leave their family's then the house that trains u becomes more or less ur family..plus they learn to do traditional dancing, singing and they dress VERY differently...just look them up lol. ^_^' A hostess does talk and entertain but they can wear modern nice clothes..it's just not the same they don't really train to do their job ..I mean yes they do get training but it's about maybe 1 day at the most. -_-' As for Roppongi ja nice place during the day but at night I've never really liked it to many bad things have happened there for my liking. ^_^' If u really read my rant ty but I don't reply to anyone..so ja trolls u win good for u lol! :P ..shame u don't bother to really read lol. ^_^'

Damn it. I just realized when I was in my twenties I could have gone to Japan and made a ton of money. Instead I gave it all away free to whoever I met in the bar that weekend. If I could just go back 30 years....lol

How sad she’s taking it all so serious and she’s just momentary pleasure, in a day, a week , a month it will be another one, they best save their money it’s a short term career !

That one chick omg lol love her bluntness. Keepin it real!

11:12 that guys got some sick moves!

I'm glad other people are pointing out how disrespectful, misleading, and manipulative that title is. Shame on this channel. It doesn't help your reputation at all, in fact I personally feel a lot less interested and trusting of your other "Documentaries." Stop pushing misinformation!

Very interesting doc. Love how self-aware the girl is. But PLEASE CHANGE THE TITLE. This had nothing to do with actual Geishas and it cheapens what Geishas do.

this woman is not a geisha and is so dismissive and rude about the entire thing. find another line of work if you're going to do nothing but complain.

I'll give you a tip Sister Geisha, If somone gave you a large amount of cash on the spot, its a YAKUZA or mafia. If someone gave you a small amount, That means your in safe hand. I will give you another tip, Learn to Save, and get out of there. Your Brittish, you know better.

Very interesting

Excellent

a real university graduate doesn't look like the sister does...she sounds more like an online university graduate where you count to 1000 and you got your degree.

The title of the documentary is so ridiculous. Geishas and hostesses? totally different, and for this to continue to perpetuate the Geisha as such, is quite ignorant and ridiculous

What year is this from?? Lol. And WTF GEISHAS have to do with it?

I'm so glad it ended the way it did for Kat. :)

That’s not even close to a Geisha

I can’t believe people would pay just to talk to someone that is crazy

I worked as a hostess in Tokyo back in 2003. I had the best time ever! Met really interesting people and saved loads of money. Mind you, back then I was all into drinking and partying, so I was in a right place, no way I could do it now.

Hostessing not geisha There is a large aspect to this documentary that the filmmaker completely misses. Japanese society particularly for salary men is exceptionally formal. But getting drunk is socially seen as a pass...they can relax. In the company of foreign women the rules are even more relaxed. It's like taking a mini holiday from the pressure of Japanese norms. In addition many men hold business meetings with other men at hostess bars in fact many deals would not get signed or business issues not talked about unless both people aren't loosed up first.

Wonder what year this is from. Work in Japan really is different now, they dont like hiring western girls. I feel like this Kate girl is being facetious, hostess work is classified as shady and most hostesses have dugar daddies from their clientelle

Imagine dating a girl and finding out this is what she did in her twenties lol.

"NOOOOOOO MISTER BOB HALLIS!!!" "LIP MY STOOOKINGS!!!"

Real stories i am going to show this documentary to some very influential person in Japan in the Geisha community and you are going to hear from their lawyers. Do not underestimate this comment, i am extremely well connected in the Karyukai and those ladies are extremely well connected with the most powerful men in Japan , so you are really going to regret this title .

gei means art, like japanese traditional dance,instrumental. is she geisha? of course NOT.

This is insulting and ignorant. This is not what geisha do. Do your research!

Video seems old, maybe early 2000s?

Geisha and hostess' are completely different, honestly... Host and Hostess clubs are not Okiya and they are not traditional tea houses where the geisha and maiko would entertain. Hostess' do not train for years since childhood in multiple arts like dance and music, they do not spend thousands upon thousands on one kimoni or have their hairstyles tightly done for months. They do not have their mizuage as Meiko did for their coming of age. Hostess' just serve drinks and talk, helping people feel less lonely and helping people have fun. Maybe I'm being too critical, but geisha have always fascinated me and saying "hostess" is the same thing isn't exactly right. : \

You can't compare a Geisha with a hostess...

In this world , with many peoples . The life has many sad stories and problems , it make humans tired . From Vietnam .

In Japan being a Geisha is a noble job for women many are musicians,brilliant performer demure ,smart, intelligent,and they entertain their guest and many of them had a strict training also Geisha are confidant too they work in a 5 stars hotel If you decided to be a hooker,or a prostitute if you act that one, wild, drunkard it's up to these women they will put themselves to danger do drugs men will take advantage of a woman.

wow nice. pretty cool.

I like this channel. It is supposed to be a respected one. So, I am stunned of how many ppl are pointing out of how wrong this video is titled and many got offended by it YET the title is still not changed!! Common, Geishas are an important part of the Japanese history and culture and by calling call girls “ Geshas “ you are offending the Japanese ppl. Please do the right thing and change your title.

But again I'm sorry to hear the news that someone she knew got killed. Japan's red light district may look kind of harmless but, you know, every shady place have its own rules and there is crime especially on someone who came from outside place like these girls. Shady place is where shady people gather.

OMG she looks and acts just like Kristy McNichol in every way, that could be a film kristy would be in x

If those women are geisha, my dogs are cats.

She brag about being"open" and not religious..??? That is so nothing to brag about.

So strange how there’s even some sort of culture in such a dark environment. (The men have to go to dinner with the women, then bring them to the club, etc.) There’s certain rules, even to such shady dealings. Gotta love japan... always making things seem more appropriate.

How about studying and having a profession? Just asking.

To be a Geisha you have to be trained as a geisha a person of the arts by profecionals... Tea ceremony, dance exetera.. Some one lied to these girls.

This should be entitled ‘Posh Girls On The Game’.

The title should more so be 'oiran', even then though it's still very talent/entertainment based over just getting drunk or flirting.

Can someone tell me what the music is in the beginning after the first quote?

Interesting.

Not trying to be mean or anything but did she just mention that she's 22-years-old? I swear I thought she was in her 30's...again maybe western are just mature looking. I'm 25 turning 26 and people at work and in every bar always think I'm 12 or 16.

As everyone has said, this isn't geisha. It's the paid "girlfriend experience" form of escorting/prostitution. There's no art, no tradition, no cultural aspect, just a way for guys who can't get real dates to feel less lonesome. I guess it's all right for cheap girls who want to work their way around Japan and don't mind being groped and propositioned by customers. It reminds me of Hooters or Playboy clubs. They resemble geisha as much as they resemble Queen Elizabeth.

Hostessing doesn’t bring much money unless you going out with customers or get lucky some of them falls in love with you. I was earning less hostessing than I do back home selling homewares >:D Hahaha also alcohol and constant harassment damage you too much

You should take this down. Geishas are not prostitutes. Misleading much.