Japan's geisha are experts in their field, but they're often treated like tourist attractions. Learn why Kyoto officials have ...

Misconceptions about geisha that stem from highly sensationalized stories from Western perspectives flatten the complex cultural artistry of the profession.

A Brief History of Geisha The history of geisha tradition in Japan, too complex and detailed to unravel here, dates back to the 17th century when women took over the role.

Troublesome travelers are harassing geisha in Kyoto, and overtourism is making the problem worse.

Meet the mistress of Nara’s last geisha house — a remarkable woman who’s on a mission to keep this complex tradition alive in her ancient city, a former capital of Japan.

In total contrast stands the Japanese Geisha, neat, skilled in traditional songs, graceful in age-old dances and minutely educated in a polite ritual which by no means always ends in nimble leaping.

Platinum blond Japanese teenagers now pay $100 or more to get made up as apprentice geisha, with the result that there are ever more whitened faces clacking through the old streets on wooden ...