@uselessknowledgee: One of the more unusual duties of a *heoibikuni* was to take the blame whenever her employer passed gas in public—whether accidental or intentional. No matter the circumstances, the *heoibikuni* had to immediately claim responsibility for the flatulence, ensuring her employer’s dignity remained intact. Curiously, only noblewomen employed *heoibikunis* for this purpose. Historical records show that men, regardless of status, never hired attendants for such a peculiar role. _____ #japan #japaneseculture #japanese #kimono #edoperiod #japanesewomen #heoibikuni #funnyfacts #funfact #wowfacts #historyfacts #allfacts #facts #fact #didyouknowthat #fyi