Tomiko

The 37th District Democrats, represented by Eric Pettigrew and Sharon Tomiko-Santos and Adam Kline in the Senate, will hold its general membership meeting and nominating convention tonight.

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Finally he said, We will discuss your offer to Tomiko with her in depth and we will encourage her to accept your proposal, although the ultimate decision is up to her.

Geisha, A Life Mineko Iwasaki with Rande Brown 2002

I had four older brothers (Seiichiro, Ryozo, Kozo, and Fumio) and three older sisters (Yoshiko, Tomiko, and Yukiko).

Geisha, A Life Mineko Iwasaki with Rande Brown 2002

It was making me uncomfortable so I asked Tomiko if we could go back.

Geisha, A Life Mineko Iwasaki with Rande Brown 2002

Madame Oima said that Tomiko and I could take him out for a walk.

Geisha, A Life Mineko Iwasaki with Rande Brown 2002

As a contract geiko, Tomiko remained a Tanaka throughout her sojourn at the okiya.

Geisha, A Life Mineko Iwasaki with Rande Brown 2002

I had no idea what my father and Madame Oima had been talking about while Tomiko and I were out but I could tell that my father was agitated and upset.

Geisha, A Life Mineko Iwasaki with Rande Brown 2002

When Tomiko joined the okiya she signed a contract for a six-year term of service.

Geisha, A Life Mineko Iwasaki with Rande Brown 2002

My sister Yoshio got engaged and her fiancé introduced Tomiko to the man she ended up marrying.

Geisha, A Life Mineko Iwasaki with Rande Brown 2002

If Tomiko agreed to join the Iwasaki okiya he would have already given up four of his seven girls.

Geisha, A Life Mineko Iwasaki with Rande Brown 2002