Once part of a booming industry displaying the elegant traditions of Japan, Kyoto’s Geisha now find themselves at a crossroads with the spread of the Coronavirus and lack of visitors to the famous ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A maiko in one of the narrow alleys of Gion, where the world of the geiko is traditionally an exclusive one - JORGE ...

TOKYO — Japan’s ancient capital of Kyoto, long a popular destination for tourists, is closing off some private-property alleys in its famous geisha district because of complaints about misbehaving ...

TOKYOTOKYO — Japan’s ancient capital of Kyoto, long a popular destination for tourists, is closing off some private-property alleys in its famous geisha district because of complaints about ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The historic Gion district’s local council has said it will now ban sightseers and tourists into the alleys and streets housing ...

KYOTO—Excitement filled the air at Imakumanokannonji temple in Kyoto’s Higashiyama Ward when four “maiko” (apprentice geisha) appeared on stage, wearing white makeup and sporting traditional ...

KYOTO—On hot summer nights in the ancient capital, it’s possible to beat the heat with a mug of cold beer and a chat with glamorous geisha. A beer garden opened in Kyoto’s Kamishichiken traditional ...