The head of a local geisha supporters' group in this northeastern Japan city has sparked controversy by saying, "After all, ...

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 ...

As the suns sets over Kyoto, take a twilight wander through the atmospheric lanes of Gion and Pontocho-dori and experience ...