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Gion, Kyoto’s famed geisha district ... red shelves lined with Leica cameras that are displayed like pieces of art. The warm wood of the historic townhouse harmonises with the metallic texture ...

Opened in 2024 within the Gion Kobu Kaburenjo theatre, this museum offers a rare glimpse into the world of geiko (geisha of Kyoto) and maiko (apprentice geiko).

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Greenwich Park has long been hailed as one of the best places in the city to see cherry blossom – along with the likes of Regent’s Park, Kew Gardens and St Paul’s Cathedral. So, if you’re unable to ...

A symbol of old Japan, at its core, a geiko is a female entertainer versed in the traditional arts of dance and music ... from the prestigious Gion Higashi hanamachi (or “flower town”) in Kyoto for ...

Ishikawa’s capital Kanazawa is a cultural hub, featuring a well-preserved samurai district, Bagamachi, and two active geisha ...