While the number of practicing geishas has declined sharply, traditional geisha houses—called “okiya”—still exist, and the ...

Meet the mistress of Nara’s last geisha house — a remarkable woman who’s on a mission to keep this complex tradition alive in ...

The global beauty and personal care market is booming these days, with worldwide revenues topping $700 billion. And nowhere ...

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” ...

Geisha apprentices show various aspects of the traditional performers for YouTube posts. (Video by Takumi Okada) Kikue, right, and Kikunami perform during a live stream on May 13 in Nara.

Matsuchiyo Life of a Geisha is a documentary about one of the ... surviving members of the family Matsuchiyo joins an Okiya a traditional geisha agency to pay the family debts and support her ...

This wallpaper showcases a beautiful geisha in traditional kimono, embodying the essence of Japanese culture. Mount Fuji is ...