Question: are geishas chinese or japanese?
Answer: Geisha (芸者) (/ˈɡeɪʃə/; Japanese: [ɡeːɕa]), geiko (芸子), or geigi (芸妓) are female Japanese entertainers who perform traditional Japanese artforms, such as traditional dance and singing. They are distinctively characterized by the kimono and the oshiroi makeup they wear.