The island country Tokyo is the most populous and prosperous city in Asia, and is also one of the world's largest financial centers.

Walking on the streets of Tokyo, Zhao Guoyang often explains the history and allusions of the city to Zhao Siyan and Mu Yiyi around him.

Behind the three were several technicians from the "SMS Company".

Liu Yan and Tang Wanru were among them.

Today is December 14th, and there is only one day before the Asian crane machinery and equipment exhibition that will open tomorrow.

He arrived in Tokyo by plane in the morning. After arranging everyone's accommodation, Zhao Guoyang thought about it for a while and decided to take his subordinates to the street to experience the atmosphere of a foreign country.

The Asia Crane Machinery Equipment Exhibition was founded in 1988 and is held every year. Including this year, it is already the seventh.

As the largest professional crane exhibition in Asia and the weather vane for the development of the crane industry, the Asian crane machinery and equipment exhibition has grown for more than ten years and has now become the largest professional crane exhibition in Asia and has become one of the world's five top lifting equipment events.

This Asian Crane Machinery Equipment Exhibition is in Tokyo, and the next session will be held in Songjiang, the economic center of China.

The group walked on the road for a short time and met several women wearing traditional island clothes with thick foundation on their faces.

Seeing these women's novel outfits, Mu Yiyi and Zhao Siyan were surprised.

Before Liu Yan came to the island country this time, she specially borrowed a "Canon" camera.

At this time, naturally I couldn't wait to take out the camera and prepare to take a few photos of these strangely dressed women.

Zhao Guoyang caught a glimpse of the plump classmate Liu's movements and hurriedly reached out to stop her.

"Liu Yan, don't take pictures!"

Liu Yan was stunned for a moment, then looked up at Zhao Guoyang, and asked in confusion: "Mr. Zhao, why don't you allow me to take photos? The outfits of these island girls are very distinctive. I'll take two photos to record them. Is there anything wrong with it?"

After hearing Liu Yan's question, Zhao Siyan and Mu Yiyi also looked at Zhao Guoyang with questions on their faces, wanting to know what was the reason why he stopped Liu Yan from taking photos.

Zhao Guoyang did not rush to speak. He had been waiting for several island girls in strange clothes to walk away. Only then did he breathe a sigh of relief and tell what he knew.

After glanced at Liu Yan, Zhao Guoyang explained slowly: "Liu Yan, I think you should have guessed it too, right?"

Liu Yan said "hum" and nodded softly, "If I guess correctly, these girls should be geisha from the island country, right?"

Zhao Guoyang nodded in praise and explained: "That's right, from the clothes and appearance, we can see that these girls are the legendary 'geisha' in the island country."

"Actually, when it comes to the term 'geisha', many Chinese people may have misunderstandings and think that this is a not very good profession..."

When Zhao Guoyang said this, the girls looked at me and looked at you, and their faces were blushing.

Obviously, they were reminded of some professions in feudal society.

When Zhao Guoyang caught a glimpse of the eyes of these girls, he knew that they would have been wrong.

He smiled slightly and then said, "Well, when it comes to this 'geisha', it is not as unbearable as you think. The 'geisha' in the island country were actually female artists with outstanding appearance and talent. They do not make money by selling their bodies, but by performing their talents to earn income."

"In the island country, many 'geisha's are proficient in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting. They also play songs, instruments, etc. with simplicity. To be honest, they definitely rely on their talents to make a living, not others."

Listening to Zhao Guoyang's well-founded narration, the girls nodded in a sudden light.

Mu Yiyi seemed to have thought of something, so she couldn't wait to ask: "Mr. Zhao, those girls just now should have all performed their talents, right? Otherwise, let's pay for them to perform a show or something?"

After hearing this, Zhao Siyan and Liu Yan nodded. Even Tang Wanru, who was relatively calm, was a little moved.

Zhao Guoyang did not agree with Mu Yiyi's words, but he shrugged and said, "You still don't need to think about this matter. With the changes of the times, the current 'geisha' has been completely separated from the past."

"Now the job of these 'geisha's' in the island countries is to put on makeup and interact with tourists. Then show off their own national costumes and some small pendants, which is a way to convey their own culture."

"If they really let them perform their talents, I would probably be in trouble..."

Hearing this, Mu Yiyi showed a "so that's it" expression and nodded, "I understand! Nowadays, geisha no longer care about talent, but mainly promotes ethnic clothing!"

Zhao Guoyang smiled and shook his head and said, "You can't say that. Although these geishas don't rely on their talents to make a living, their quality is still very high."

"It's like the girls we just saw. They should be students from some Tokyo universities. They use their spare time to earn some extra money..."

After listening to Zhao Guoyang's explanation, Zhao Siyan, Mu Yiyi and others all realized it.

After whispering for a while, Zhao Siyan looked at Zhao Guoyang curiously and said, "Mr. Zhao, after you explained the situation of this geisha, we all understood it. But... why did you not let Liu Yan take photos just now?"

After hearing the question Zhao Siyan asked, Liu Yan nodded like a chicken pecking at the rice.

Indeed, she had been so bored for a long time that she just wanted to know what this was for.

Zhao Guoyang touched his nose and slowly said, "The reason why he didn't let Liu Yan take photos just now is because although the geisha in the island country is considered street art, they all have their own identities behind their heavy makeup."

"You think, among these geisha, many of them are college students with relatively high social status and future pillars. If they are just posted on photos or even newspapers, it will affect their normal life."

"And, taking photos is also a disrespect for art in their eyes. Therefore, it is completely understandable that they refuse to take photos with tourists."

After saying this, Zhao Guoyang added: "In addition, the island state has special regulations, tourists are not allowed to take photos of folk artists like 'geisha' without permission. Once a tourist violates such regulations, he will be punished!"

"If the circumstances are serious, you may even be taken away by the police from the island country!"

Listening to Zhao Guoyang's explanation, Liu Yan couldn't help but stick out her tongue, and was very scared.

Mu Yiyi wrinkled her nose and asked, "Mr. Zhao, after hearing what you said, if these geishas are not allowed to take photos, will they interact less with tourists? Then their income will also decrease, right?"

Zhao Guoyang said "hum" and nodded and explained: "That's right, this is indeed the case."

"However, these geishas come out to perform and work not just for money. Being geishas in island countries is not an easy task. Being able to become geishas at least proves that this girl is very accomplished in traditional culture. In addition, they have subsidies and subsidies from relevant departments when they appear in public every day."

"So, you don't need to worry about their income at all. Because even without our 'reward', people won't be hungry!"

After hearing this, Mu Yiyi said relievedly: "So that's the case. No wonder she didn't even look at us just now... But these girls do have the capital to be proud!"

Zhao Guoyang smiled and said, "Isn't that true? In some remote areas, many people are proud of their daughters as geishas! Even some geishas, ​​because of their outstanding appearance, have a high probability of entering the film and television industry in the future..."

"Uh, another thing is that many exhibitions, expos and other exhibitions in the island country will invite some geishas to perform on site and introduce them. When we go to the Tokyo Mechanical Equipment Exhibition Hall tomorrow, we may encounter them!"

After hearing Mr. Zhao's explanation, Liu Yan clapped her hands and said, "This is great! Then I have to prepare for it when I go back and pick up the island Mandarin to practice. Maybe I can have a few conversations with the geishas tomorrow?"

Zhao Guoyang shrugged without comment and did not comment on the proposal of Liu.

The group wandered around the street for a while, and rows of skyscrapers appeared in front of everyone.

Seeing these staggered modern high-rise buildings, Zhao Siyan couldn't help but sigh: "Wow, it's said that our Songjiang City is the economic center of China and a super metropolis. But compared with this Tokyo, the gap is still very big. Just talk about these high-rise buildings in front of us, our Songjiang City is completely incomparable..."

After hearing this, Zhao Guoyang smiled slightly: "This is normal! Tokyo is the economic and political center of the island country, and dozens of largest companies in its country are all concentrated here."

"This place, Yokohama, a little south to the south, and Chiba, a little east to the east, constitutes the Keihama Industrial Zone, a famous island country in Asia. Whether it is steel, ships, chemicals, machinery manufacturing, electronics, petroleum and other industries, you can see it here."

"In addition, there is also the financial and commercial center of the island country, and the Ginza commercial district known as the "Heart of Tokyo"!"

Pointing to the row of neon lights in front of the mall, Zhao Guoyang introduced him dismissively: "No, that's the famous Ginza. How about it? Do you want to go over and take a look?"

Zhao Guoyang said so, and of course all the girls agreed.
Chapter completed!