Let’s dive into the fascinating history of geishas, their cultural significance, and how this elegant art form is practiced ...

Meet the mistress of Nara’s last geisha house — a remarkable woman who’s on a mission to keep this complex tradition alive in her ancient city, a former capital of Japan.

But although their numbers and standards may have suffered, the average geisha in Japan last week was making ... Kyoto are booked weeks in advance. Few modern geishas object seriously to the ...

making her the first newcomer in four and a half years to finish an arduous training program aimed at reviving geisha culture. The trainee, who goes by the name Tsukiko, was born to a Japanese ...

Despite connotations of low standards of performing arts, modern onsen geisha hold the same training in the arts as geisha from other regions of Japan.

The pretty painted face of Japanese patriarchy' The Japanese word "geisha" literally means "art person". They are traditional Japanese female entertainers who are skilled in arts such as classical ...

Karuizawa’s Geisha Series, a collection of highly sought-after Japanese whiskies, pays homage to both the artistry of geisha and the legacy of the once-defunct but now "reopened" Karuizawa ...

The Barbarian and the Geisha is an Oriental pageant of primitive beauty based on the ‘true’ story of the exploits of the first US consul to establish headquarters in Japan. The production is ...