The scent of incense mingles with the warm glow of lanterns, casting long shadows on the cobblestones, still warm from the day. As you enter the heart of Kyoto’s geisha culture, you hear laughter ...

The roots of the geisha date back to the 17th century during Japan’s Edo period (1603-1868), a time of relative peace and ...

Contrary to popular belief, geishas were not prostitutes or courtesans. The word “geisha” literally means “person of the arts.” These women entertained guests at banquets called ozashiki in the homes ...

KYOTO--A geisha community here will put on its annual “Gion Odori” dance performance in November for the first time in three years. The Gion Higashi Kabukai association, based in one of Kyoto ...

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After the day’s work, instead of accepting his colleagues’ invitations to join a group for drinks, a plate of raw fish in a restaurant, and a prowl through the old geisha quarter of Kyoto ...

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He is also Eurasian. Ziyi Zhang is a Chinese actress and model. She is best known for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), Rush Hour 2 (2001), Hero (2002), House of Flying Daggers (2004), and ...

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