World War Two

Season 0, Episode 154

Episode Title: Geishas: World War Two Prostitutes or Entertainers?

Air Date: 2021-03-02

Overview:

The geisha class has long been a feature of Japanese society. In the 1920s, they were caught between the struggle for women's liberation and the rising sexual demand of powerful men. This crossfire only becomes more intense as war sweeps the Pacific.