Can I become a geisha?

Question:

Can I become a geisha?

I am 13 years old, and I am an American. I would like tok now if I can become a geisha.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I'm not sure, I've heard conflicting things. You could do some research here:

http://www.immortalgeisha.com/

and here: http://gojapan.about.com/cs/japanesegeis...

A good start would be to learn Japanese, if you don't know it already. Even if you don't qualify to become a Geisha, knowing Japanese would still be an excellent skill.