A young Chinese national trains rigorously to take her place among the ranks of Japan’s geisha. IT TAKES Rinka at least two hours to apply her thick, white make-up and get dressed in an ...

KYOTO--Geisha scattered roasted soybeans to exorcise “evil spirits” and bring good fortune in the year ahead during a traditional event held at Yasakajinja shrine here. Geisha and “maiko” ...