The pretty painted face of Japanese patriarchy' The Japanese word "geisha" literally means "art ... has begun posting signs and notices prohibiting photography, and warning that violators would ...

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.

Signs installed at both ends of Kosode-Koji street on May 29 warn in Japanese ... already put up signs prohibiting photography because many tourists chase geisha and maiko to take photos ...