Japanese Beauty. I would call this a representative example of a "Nihon Bijin" or Japanese Beauty photograph. She's posed formally, dressed in a kimono, and looking serene and attractive. She might bJe a geisha. Hand-colored, and undivided b

From: anonymous (Aug 12, 2003 10:57)
Geisha wear their kimono pulled low at the back of the neck, exposing the nape which is considered very sexy. This young lady seems merely dressed for a formsl occasion and not a geisha.


From: Tatsu (Mar 05, 2004 18:26)
Anonymous above is correct. This young woman is not a Geisha but acts as someone representing her family at a wedding. The kamon -family crest- visible by her shoulders is a large hint to that as well as the fact that she is already married.


From: romy (Aug 25, 2004 10:57)
=nod nod=


From: faenocturne@gmail.com (Jul 13, 2005 23:38)
She looks as though she just doesn't care anymore, to quote a popular song about now, "my give a damn is busted".
The slouch is what really gave me this impression, usually Japanese posture, especially in kimono (especially formal attire) is so upright.