Chishō Takaoka, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Chishō Takaoka

Japanese writer

Date of Birth: 22-Apr-1896

Place of Birth: Nara Prefecture, Japan

Date of Death: 22-Oct-1994

Profession: writer, geisha

Nationality: Japan

Zodiac Sign: Taurus


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About Chishō Takaoka

  • Chisho Takaoka (?? ?? April 22, 1896 – October 22, 1994) was a geisha in Shinbashi who became a Buddhist nun later in life.
  • Her stage name was Chiyoha (???) or Teruha (??), while her real name was Tatsuko Takaoka (?????).
  • She became famous for her radiant beauty, and for chopping off one of her fingers for her lover.
  • She was a popular model featured in postcards, and was known internationally as the "Nine-Fingered Geisha".
  • She also inspired Jakucho Setouchi's novel, Jotoku.

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