mineko iwasaki, born masako tanaka on november 2, 1949 in kyoto, was japan's number one geiko (geisha) until her sudden retirement at the age of 29. the book 'memoirs of a geisha' was based on her life. the book has since been turned into a movie. mineko herself has written a book about her life. a very wonderful read. of course my grandmother has a copy! mineko is my grandmother toshiko's second cousin, although i have no idea what relation she has to me.

mineko iwasaki, born masako tanaka on november 2, 1949 in kyoto, was japan's number one geiko (geisha) until her sudden retirement at the age of 29. the book 'memoirs of a geisha' was based on her life. the book has since been turned into a movie. mineko herself has written a book about her life. a very wonderful read. of course my grandmother has a copy! mineko is my grandmother toshiko's second cousin, although i have no idea what relation she has to me.

i have no clue. sorry!

i have no clue. sorry!

Sprinkazetti says:
The photographs are magnificent. Your LO is deserving of praise. TFS!
Gina
Jul 12, 2007

Tinkerbell72 says:
Beautiful pics and LO.
Mar 7, 2007

Kimbamor says:
Awesome page! Saw the movie now I'll have to look for the book :)
Mar 7, 2007

~PascaleA says:
Wow..that is neat..you page is beautiful!! ;-)
Feb 28, 2007

fairyflies76 says:
Great page!!!! Your story is very exciting! What a great family history. Thank you for sharing it with us!
Feb 25, 2007

chrisg says:
absolutely beautiful..
Feb 25, 2007

Nanna Susie says:
Awesome page!! would she be your 4th cousins I get confussed withthis too there is always that once removed in there too...:)
Feb 25, 2007

kaytill says:
Awesome! :)
Feb 24, 2007

Meterr says:
oh wow!! what a cool story and great layout!!!
Feb 24, 2007

doodlebug says:
fascinating story, great pics and page
Feb 24, 2007