But Kyoto is not Venice. Arrive at the futuristic and bustling Kyoto train station (as many do on the high-speed Shinkansen train from Tokyo) and you realize that the former capital of Japan is not a ...

What REALLY happens when you spend an evening with a geisha? Two-hour 'invite-only' sessions with traditional Japanese hostesses can cost up to £2,500 ...

The intricate beauty of Geisha costumes and traditional Geisha makeup is more than mere decoration; it represents centuries of cultural symbolism and artistry. From the vibrant kimonos to the ...

The influence of Geisha-inspired beauty and Geisha in fashion has captivated the global industry, blending traditional Japanese elegance with modern innovation. The timeless aesthetics of ...

Detail of a Katsura, a geisha wig. Before WWII, geishas styled with their own hair, but the Katsura enabled them to maintain a polished traditional hairstyle without weekly restyling by an artisan.

Mornings started with Nihon buyo (Japanese dance), shamisen (a traditional three-string instrument) and other traditional arts. Afternoons were devoted to cultural activities like sado (tea ceremony).

Isokazu Ota, Representative Secretary of the Gion-town South Side District Council, tells CNN that unauthorized geisha photography is punishable by a fine of up to ¥10,000 ($67).

Troublesome travelers are harassing geisha in Kyoto, ... When these women travel between work and home they must walk through the streets, a beautiful sight in their traditional kimonos and makeup.

Geisha and maiko (teenage apprentices training to become geisha) are women who perform Japanese traditional arts such as singing, dancing and playing instruments to entertain customers while they ...