which remains famous for geisha culture to this day. The geisha culture emphasized grace, elegance, and artistry, setting high standards for training and performance. Young girls who aspired to ...

Japan’s ancient capital of Kyoto, long a popular destination for tourists, is closing off some private-property alleys in its famous geisha district because of complaints about misbehaving visitors.

The city has announced it’s closing off some private-property alleys in its famous geisha district because of complaints about misbehaving visitors. Local district official Isokazu Ota says ...

Gion, Japan's popular geisha district in Kyoto, will be barring tourists from entering certain alleys, the news agency AFP reported on Friday. Isokazu Ota, an executive member of the Gion district ...