Mar 1, 2021
Obake in Tokyo Yoshi-chô ~2007 In this picture, you can catch a glimpse of the rare Yoshi-chô Hangyoku. Her name is Tomoyakko 友奴. With her are Yae 八重 (left) and Hisachiyo 久千代 (right), who were Geisha at this point, but dressed as Hangyoku for Obake. Yae was a Geisha until 2019, likely she is still around. The other two have retired from the profession. As of 2021, there are around 10 Geisha in Yoshi-chô and no Hangyoku. Photo source: Tokyo Rokkagai by Sumi Asahara (2007)