Geishas are one of Japan’s most enduring symbols, celebrated for their artistry, poise, and unique contribution to Japanese ...

Misconceptions about geisha that stem from highly sensationalized stories from Western perspectives flatten the complex cultural artistry of the profession.

They are traditional Japanese female entertainers who are ... been able to disguise the "ethical fungus at the heart of geisha culture". There was controversy in 2015 when Katy Perry dressed ...

Geisha from hanamachi entertainment areas ... linguistic ability to inform foreign visitors to Ganrinin about Japanese culture. “It's great to be diving into the world of hanamachi that I ...

Often by members of another and typically more dominant culture. The issue here is that in Japan, geisha culture is one of tradition and respect. Identifiable by their white faces, bright red lips ...

Japan is a country that seamlessly blends ... Known as the center of Kyoto’s geisha culture, Gion is filled with traditional wooden machiya houses and narrow streets that transport you back ...

KYOTO--A star geisha from Gion-Kobu ... For example, she had a kimono made on the motif of ume (Japanese plum) and snow, which is only good for wearing over a short spell of days before spring ...

Visitors to Japan can now purchase tours that immerse them in Japanese culture, starting from Sumida City, home of the Tokyo ...