College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn is celebrating Japan’s iconic Shogun era with a never-seen-in-the-U.S. art exhibit. “Hokusai ...

Where to stay in Kyoto, including the top neighbourhoods, hotel recommendations and how to stay in Kyoto like a local.

Delve into the washitsu's role in Japanese homes, blending cultural history with contemporary interior design for a unique ...

Takeuchi Mariko, the photography critic ... since that stereotype only exists abroad; in Japan, geisha are entertainers, not sex workers. The present brings us, for example, the painterly Rinko ...

And not just Japanese – foreign tourists donning kimono are a common ... The outside area of the ‘Swimming Pool’ is closed during bad weather. *Photography: Osamu Watanabe *Additional photos provided ...

home to teahouses where “geiko” – the local name for geisha – and their “maiko” apprentices perform traditional dances and play instruments. One member previously told the Japanese ...

Kyoto, Japan — Authorities in Kyoto announced Tuesday ... famed for its kimono-clad geisha performers and Buddhist temples. For rooms in Kyoto priced at 20,000-50,000 yen ($127-317) per night ...

The city is famed for its kimono-clad geisha performers and Buddhist temples Kyoto, Japan: Kyoto authorities ... council put up signs saying "no photography on private roads" warning of fines ...

Traditionally associated with Japanese history, geishas were depicted as living ... From traditional paintings to cutting-edge photography, the depiction of Geisha in contemporary art offers a rich ...

Tokyo – Visitors will be banned from entering private alleys in Kyoto’s famous geisha district ... One member previously told Japanese media about an instance of a maiko’s kimono being ...

Steve McCurry is an American editorial photographer responsible for some of the most iconic cultural journalism of our time. “Most of my photos are grounded in people,” McCurry has explained. “I look ...

Dance Of The Geisha says: "Japanese geishas are revered for their beauty and singing, dancing, and conversation skills. Some have special love-making abilities that drive men crazy. Photographer ...