2022 Volume 20 Issue 4 Pages 464-467
Kagai collectively inherit many aspects of traditional Japanese culture. In the past, it has been supported by customers, by the name of "Danna", in the business world. However, in recent years, the subjects and contents of the patronage have been changed. This study aims to clarify management and activity of patronal organization in 61 Kagai throughout Japan. As a conclusion, patronal organizations are in 37 Kagai, that is more than half of all one. In addition, we found that kagai was supported by direct patronage (skill, equipment, livelihood of Geisha, management) and indirect patronage (opportunities, publicity) in order.