KYOTO--Geisha scattered roasted soybeans to exorcise “evil spirits” and bring good fortune in the year ahead during a ...

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.

TOKYO (AP) — 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 ...

KYOTO--Geisha and their "maiko" trainees are being forced out of work here as the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, shutting down parties where the traditional artists make their living entertaining ...

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 pretty painted face of Japanese patriarchy' The Japanese word "geisha" literally means "art ... them around to take photographs. In 2015, Kyoto published pamphlets and other handouts that ...

Travellers are spoilt for choice in Japan — whether a first-timer to the country or a repeat visitor, try these alternative ...

With reports swirling of harassed geisha, parking-spot punch-ons and tourist litter killing sacred deer, it’s no wonder some ...

The historic district of Gion is another highlight of Kyoto. Known as the center of Kyoto’s geisha culture, Gion is filled with traditional wooden machiya houses and narrow streets that ...

But like other hotspots worldwide such as Venice or Maya Bay in Thailand, this is not universally welcome -- in particular in tradition-steeped Kyoto, famed for its kimono-clad geisha performers ...

Kyoto authorities announced Tuesday plans to hike lodging taxes, as Japan's ancient capital seeks to assuage grumbles from ...