The geisha is a quintessential symbol of Japanese culture. For centuries, these women have gone through years of rigorous training to master a number of skills and become premium entertainers. But how ...

The powerful image of the geisha - scarlet lips across an alabaster-white painted face, a glossy black wig and ornate kimono - has been associated with Japanese culture since the 17th century. Yet, ...

Geisha art stands as a symbol of Japan’s rich cultural heritage, encompassing a blend of traditional music, dance, and aesthetic practices. This art form, perfected over centuries, represents a unique ...

The fangs are out as the heels hit the floor in the samurai ballroom thriller Dark Feathers: Dance of the Geisha, co-directed by Crystal J. Huang with Nicholas Ryan. The movie opens on a roof in San ...

Kyoto, renowned as the birthplace of Geishas, holds a mystique that captivates visitors worldwide. While encountering these iconic figures outside of special occasions can be rare, their enchanting ...

A lack of cultural awareness and subsequently bad behavior by tourists is leading local officials in Kyoto’s popular geisha district, Gion, to ban them from the alleys and streets of the area.

Geisha and maiko (teenage apprentices training to become geisha) are women who perform Japanese traditional arts such as singing, dancing and playing instruments to entertain customers while they dine ...

That’s Hugh Hefner himself delivering the introduction to the pilot of The Playboy Club (NBC, Mondays at 10 p.m. ET). The series, set in 1963, concerns the patrons and employees of Hefner’s Chicago ...

Geishas in Japan have an enigmatic charm about them. They are so revered that a teacher of the art was once declared a “living national treasure” in the country. Seeing a real geisha is not that easy, ...