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

For the Japanese, summer is when the border between the real world and the spirit world becomes weak, and the legendary yōkai ...

KYOTO—Geisha served tea beneath a cloud of pink petals at Kitano Tenmangu shrine’s plum blossom festival, which commemorates the virtues of the shrine’s deity, on Feb. 25. The shrine ...

KYOTO—Excitement filled the air at Imakumanokannonji temple in Kyoto’s Higashiyama Ward when four “maiko” (apprentice geisha ... but the embodiment of Japanese culture itself,” they ...

Once Japan’s Imperial capital, the city has been a spiritual and cultural epicentre for more than a thousand years. That ...

Learning Japanese provides access to a rich and fascinating culture that has captivated people worldwide. From traditional arts like tea ceremonies and calligraphy to the dynamic world of anime, manga ...