The world has always been fascinated by the Japanese people. Their culture, hard work, literature, nature, and so much more, ...

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 ...

American author Arthur Golden interviewed her for background information when writing his 1997 book, Memoirs of a Geisha. [1] Iwasaki later regretted interviewing for Golden, having cited a breach of ...

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 ...

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 ...

She taught us how to pray and show respect to the culture. We walked through the streets and learned about the “Geisha” or professional entertainers. Visiting the temples of the famous geisha, Maiko.

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 ...

Two of the eight signs along the famous Hanamikoji Street were replaced ... individuals mainly from overseas blocked roads and chased geisha and “maiko” apprentices to take pictures without ...

A 65-year-old American tourist was arrested for allegedly etching letters onto a traditional wooden gate at a Tokyo shrine, ...

Every year, Forbes Travel Guide rates the finest hotels, spas, cruises and restaurants in the world, but its editors and ...