" Memoirs of a Geisha " was a Japanese novel written by Yuge Hiraiwa. It told the life story of a geisha named Sayuri Yasui. The novel used Sayuri Yasui as the main character. Through her experience, it showed the collision and integration of Japanese traditional culture and modern culture, and also described the life and growth of Japanese geisha. In the novel, Sayuri Yasui recounted her career as a geisha in Kyoto, where she experienced many honors and setbacks and met many interesting people. At the same time, the novel also showed the beauty and exquisiteness of Japanese traditional culture, such as the dress and dance of geisha, as well as important events and characters in Japanese history and culture. In addition, the novel also explored the social class differences in Japanese society, as well as the role and status of geisha in society. Through Sayuri Yasui's experience novel, she expressed her concern and reflection on traditional culture and modern culture, as well as the discussion of social classes and class differences in Japan.