Template-type: ReDIF-Paper 1.0
Author-Name: Kumiko Nisio
Author-Name-First: Kumiko
Author-Name-Last: Nisio
Author-Workplace-Name: Kyoto Women's University
Author-Workplace-Homepage: http://www.kyoto-wu.ac.jp/
Author-Name: Masao Sakamoto
Author-Name-First: Masao
Author-Name-Last: Sakamoto
Author-Workplace-Name: Otemae University
Author-Workplace-Homepage: http://www.otemae.ac.jp/
Author-Name: Yuki Kawabata
Author-Name-First: Yuki
Author-Name-Last: Kawabata
Author-Email: kawabata@iuj.ac.jp
Author-Workplace-Name: International University of Japan
Author-Workplace-Homepage: http://www.iuj.ac.jp/
Title: Developmental Network in the Japanese Traditional Entertainment Industry
Abstract: This research clarifies the multiple relationships maintained by "geiko" (Kyoto dialect for geisha) and "maiko" ("geisha" -in-training) as they develop into service professionals who are highly skilled at entertaining customers. Their multiple and strong relationships are embedded in a developmental network within the geisha districts (called "hanamachi") in Kyoto. We found maiko's careers are integrated within the larger geisha's community, and in the course of acquiring work experience maiko develop their skills within a network of designated interpersonal relationships that also include customers. And we found behavioral, managerial and institutional factors that construct and maintain the developmental network around maiko.
Length: 21 pages
Creation-Date: 2011-11
Number: EMS_2011_24
File-URL: https://www.iuj.ac.jp/workingpapers/index.cfm?File=EMS_2011_24.pdf
File-Format: Application/pdf
File-Function: First version, 2011
File-Size: 302KB
Keywords: Developmental network, Careers, Participatory fieldwork
Handle: RePEc:iuj:wpaper:EMS_2011_24