Meet the mistress of Nara’s last geisha house — a remarkable woman who’s on a mission to keep this complex tradition alive in ...
Kyoto, in particular, is still renowned for its geisha, or “geiko” culture. A smaller number of maikos continue to train, ...
Japan’s ancient capital of Kyoto, long a popular destination for tourists, is closing off some private-property alleys in its famous geisha district because of complaints about misbehaving visitors.
Kikuno, their teacher, is the last geisha in Nara's Ganrinin entertainment area. Without new blood, the ancient art form will disappear from the “hanamachi” (flower street) entertainment ...
Japan’s ancient capital of Kyoto has long been a ... it’s closing off some private-property alleys in its famous geisha district because of complaints about misbehaving visitors.