Taikomochi (太鼓持), also known as hōkan (幇間), were the original male geisha of Japan. The Japanese version of the jester, taikomochi were once attendants to daimyō (feudal lords) from …

Jan 5, 2018 · Shrouded in mythical legends and misunderstandings, there’s a lot for outsiders to learn about the geisha, but one of the more interesting facts is the existence of taikomochi – …

Feb 10, 2023 · The doboshu soon became known as hanashishu (storytellers), hokan (jesters), or taikomochi (drum-bearers). There is an interesting, most likely apocryphal story about that last …

Geishas are a popular symbol of Japanese culture. This term is used to describe Japanese female performers. Geisha are renowned for their unique singing and dancing performances. …

Oct 13, 2023 · The “taikomochi,” often referred to as the “male geisha” of Japan, represents an intriguing yet less explored facet of Japanese entertainment. The term “taikomochi” translates …

The Taikomochi were jesters, musicians, singers and story tellers. They entertained their feudal lords in 13th Century Japan. Taikomochi were connoisseurs of the Arts and masters of the tea …

Los Taikomochi, también conocido como hōkan, fueron las geishas masculinas originales de Japón. Si bien el mayor referente son las geishas mujeres, ellos son una figura bastante …

Hokan is also called 'taikomochi' (professional jester, professional entertainer, comedian, buffoon), or 'otoko geisha' (male geisha). They were also reverentially called 'tayushu.'

Taikomochi (太鼓持) or hókan (幇間), was the name of the Japanese male geisha. The Japanese equivalent of the court jester, who accompanied the daimyo (feudal lord) from the 13th century …

Jan 13, 2004 · The taikomochi, or the houkan, were the original male geisha of Japan. The Japanese version of the jester, these men were once attendants to daimyo (feudal lords) from …