/SPONSORED EDITORIAL/ 74 \ Ganapati Japanese culture Meet a real life geisha with Ganapati Nadia Adelstein, irst appearing in Japan around the there has not been as much exposure to Fturn of the 18th century, geisha Japanese courtesans – but that doesn’t of Ganapati, became a cultural zeitgeist, thanks to mean you have to miss out on meeting discusses their their exceptional sophistication and one. class. A geisha’s role involves entertain- In a very rare occurrence, geisha exciting plans for ing men with conversation, dance and will soon be making their way to west- ICE Totally Gaming song. As such, geisha’s are exceptional- ern shores. Thanks to Ganapati, geisha 2018 ly well-trained, skilled entertainers, will come from the small towns of Gion who also act as hostesses and courte- Higashi and Kamishichiken, Kyoto, in sans. And they remain one of Japan’s early February to convene at the ICE cultural icons in the modern day. Totally Gaming Convention in London, To become a geisha, many years of England. training is required. Starting as maiko Ganapati, a multinational gaming (apprentices), they may undergo years company with bases all around the of intensive training in order to reach world, including Tokyo, are bringing the high standards required to be a three genuine maiko, three authentic fully fledged geisha. geisha, and even an oiran all the way This long training period is spent from Kyoto. learning how to play various musical Ganapati is a specialist when it instruments, sing, dance and generally comes to egaming – combining tradi- learn how to be the best hostess possi- tional European egaming with an au- ble; the illusion of female perfection; thentic Japanese flavour to leave you the ultimate companion. with an experience you certainly won’t A geisha’s unique appearance – their forget in a hurry. makeup, hair, clothing and demean- Ganapati’s fantastically unique our – is calculated to indulge a man’s games include Pikotaro’s Pineapple fantasy of the perfect woman, and men Pen, a quirky and unforgettable slot pay huge sums of money to have geisha game based on the viral YouTube sensa- attend to their every whim. However, tion PPAP, by Japanese comedian Piko- Bio money alone does not give access to taro. Also worth noting is the visually geisha. One must be an invited member stunning She Ninja Suzu – a 5-reel, 20- to a specific geisha house to be enter- line slot game with incredible features tained by these Japanese wonders. where you as a player can interactive- Another form of courtesan native to ly fight as Suzu against her enemies. Japan is that of an oiran. In order to When you play with Ganapati, you’re become an oiran, a woman has to be playing with one of the best (and most educated in a range of skills, including immersive) vendors in the business. the traditional arts of sadō (Japanese If you fancy being transported to tea ceremony), ikebana (flower arrang- the tranquillity of Japan to witness the ing), and calligraphy. beauty of real life geisha, drop by stand Nadia Adelstein is marketing Within the pleasure quarters, cour- N7-440 at ICE Totally Gaming, the only manager at Ganapati. Ganapati is an tesans’ prestige was based on their B2B gaming event that truly brings to - international company comprising beauty, character, education, and ar- gether the international online and off- game studios, media platforms and tistic ability, rather than the auspices line gaming sectors, in London between production companies, with offices of their birth. It is said that spending a 6-8 February. in London, Tokyo, Malta, Tallinn, night in the company of an oiran would Being able to meet a real life geisha Bucharest and Los Angeles. Prior cost the average worker a year’s salary! is a unique experience you won’t want to working for Ganapati, Adelstein In modern day Japan, geisha and to miss out on, so grab your chance to was based in Tokyo with Sony Digital oiran have become rare – and even interact with a unique and fascinating Entertainment. more so in the western world where part of Japanese culture. 074_EGR165_SpEd_Ganapati.indd 74 26/01/2018 10:10.