KYOTO--A geisha community here will put on its annual “Gion Odori” dance performance in November for the first time in three years. The Gion Higashi Kabukai association, based in one of Kyoto ...
The pretty painted face of Japanese patriarchy' The Japanese word "geisha" literally means "art ... skilled in arts such as classical music and dance, and playing the samisen (an instrument ...
In addition to dance and music, they engaged in witty ... and refining the art of conversation and social grace. In today’s ...