Geigi Apprentice
げいこみならい
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Customer Service and Food Service Occupations
- Minor : Hospitality Entertainment Workers and Geisha
Summary
Apprentice position for learning the manners and arts of a traditional geisha, including dance, instrument performance, etiquette, and more.
Description
A geigi apprentice is a position in geisha districts such as Kyoto where one learns the fundamentals to work as a geisha in the future. In addition to learning performing arts such as dance, shamisen, and taiko drums, they acquire etiquette, customer service manners, tea ceremony procedures, etc., and gain experience in reception and performances at tea houses and restaurants. It requires long hours of standing work and activities in glamorous attire, bearing physical and mental burdens while playing an important role in supporting regional culture.
Future Outlook
Due to declining birthrates and shortage of successors, practitioners are limited, but with the recovery of tourism and movements to protect traditional culture, a certain level of demand is expected.
Personality Traits
Patient / Polite and Courteous / Sensitive and Delicate / Sociable
Work Style
High-end Dining / Irregular Hours / Team Collaboration / Traditional Culture
Career Path
Training → Apprentice (Geigi Apprentice) → Maiko → Senior Maiko → Geisha
Required Skills
Etiquette and Manners / Instrument Performance / Japanese Dance / Kimono Dressing
Recommended Skills
Customer Service Manners / Foreign Language Conversation Skills / Tea Ceremony / Teamwork
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Need to pay attention to details in movements and attire. |
| Communication Skills | Essential ability to converse with customers and liven up the atmosphere. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Requires strong motivation to learn classical performing arts and various manners in a short period. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | High physical stamina required for dance and prolonged standing work. |
| Stress Tolerance | Need to endure mental stress during long hours or tense situations. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Almost no need for mathematical analysis. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Almost no numerical tasks occur. |
Aliases
- Maiko Apprentice
Related Jobs
- Geisha
- Maiko
- Tea House Waitress