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

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.