Meet the mistress of Nara’s last geisha house — a remarkable woman who’s on a mission to keep this complex tradition alive in ...

KYOTO--A star geisha from Gion-Kobu, one of the five major “kagai” traditional entertainment ... TV shows and once even served as a poster girl for the Tourism Authority of Thailand.

The geisha culture emphasized grace, elegance, and artistry, setting high standards for training and performance. Young girls ...

The pretty painted face of Japanese patriarchy' The Japanese word "geisha" literally means "art person". They are traditional Japanese female entertainers who are skilled in arts such as classical ...

KYOTO—Excitement filled the air at Imakumanokannonji temple in Kyoto ... “maiko” (apprentice geisha) appeared on stage, wearing white makeup and sporting traditional hairstyles with ...