List of Famous people named Chisho

Here are some famous Chishos:

Chishō Takaoka

First Name Chishō
Born on April 22, 1896
Died on October 22, 1994 (aged 98)
Born in Japan

Chishō Takaoka was a geisha in Shinbashi who became a Buddhist nun later in life. Her stage name was Chiyoha (千代葉) or Teruha (照葉), while her real name was Tatsuko Takaoka (高岡たつ子). She became famous for her radiant beauty, and for chopping off one of her fingers for her lover. She was a popular model featured in postcards, and was known internationally as the "Nine-Fingered Geisha". She also inspired Jakucho Setouchi's novel, Jotoku.

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