The Ichiriki Ochaya (translated Ichiriki Teahouse) is one of the most famous and historic Ochaya in Kyoto, Japan (note that Ochaya are distinct from Chashitsu). It is located on Shijo-dori Street near the heart of the district of Gion, and is considered an exclusive and high-end establishment, access is invitation only and entertainment can cost upwards of 800,000 yen a night.

History

The Ichiriki Ochaya is over 300 years old, and has been a major centerpiece of Gion since the beginning of the...

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Sadayakko (川上 貞奴, Kawakami Sadayakko^?, July 18, 1871 - December 7, 1946) was a Japanese actress and dancer.

Born in Tokyo, Sadayakko was trained as a geisha and came to the attention of Itō Hirobumi who took an interest in furthering her education. In 1894 she married the actor Otojiro Kawakami, to whom she had been introduced by Hirobumi.

Sadayakko performed in the company her husband founded, The Kawakami Theatre, when it was considered improper for women to perform on stage with m...

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