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Mineko Iwasaki is a renowned Japanese author, businesswoman, and former Geiko. Born Masako Tanaka, she rose to fame as Japan's most celebrated Geiko before her sudden publicized retirement at the age of 29. As a skilled performer, Iwasaki entertained a range of celebrities and royalty during her illustrious Geisha career. Notably, she held the esteemed position of heir or atotori to her geisha house (Okiya) from an early stage in her training. Her experiences as a Geiko have deeply influenced her writing, cementing her status as a respected and accomplished author.