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” ...

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.

Thousands of traditional Hina dolls create a stunning display at Tsubosaka-dera Temple in Takatori, Japan, during the annual ...

Chef Yuki Motokura left a traditional Japanese kitchen to open Pizza Marumo ... both from the land and sea. The former geisha district of Kagurazaka is worth exploring at any time, but especially ...

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Tucked away on Japan’s southwestern island of Kyushu, it thrives in the understated—a mix of traditional craft and neon-lit nights ... Nakamura Ningyo: The Soul Of Hakata Dolls Fukuoka is a city with ...