TOKYO – Trainee Japanese geishas wearing colourful kimonos and with full-face makeup were out on the streets of a grey Tokyo on Friday, drumming up tourist custom for the ancient capital of Kyoto. The ...

When traveling in Japan, the first big question most people ask themselves is whether they want to stay in a modern hotel or a ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn. However, there’s another type of ...

The Japanese bath house is a wonderful cultural experience that many tourists long to have. In this guide, you'll learn about proper etiquette and the ins and outs of going. Pictured here is an image ...

The Palme d'Or winning auteur interviewed real-life working geisha in Kyoto as part of his preparation for the series: "I realized I didn't have any idea how Geiko and Maiko actually live their lives ...