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 ... following tour guides who show ...

Japan’s ancient capital of Kyoto ... geisha district because of complaints about misbehaving visitors. Tourists crowd the narrow, quaint streets of the area called Gion, often following tour ...

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 her ancient city, a former capital of Japan.

Kyoto’s gardens tours and Gion’s geisha culture. One of the key strengths of InsideJapan Tours is their deep knowledge of the country. Their team of experts includes both expatriates who have ...

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 ...

during a visit to the city of Kyoto on Jan 13, 2025. (Photo: AFP/Paul Miller) Tensions are highest in the Gion district, home to teahouses where "geiko" – the local name for geisha – and their ...

Japan’s ancient capital of Kyoto ... geisha district because of complaints about misbehaving visitors. Tourists crowd the narrow, quaint streets of the area called Gion, often following tour ...