KYOTO, Japan — On the quiet streets of Kyoto you will get a glimpse of them. Dressed in Kimono. The familiar white makeup. Walking quickly. That is the extent of what most people see of a geisha.

Understanding geisha in modern Japan. ... Unfortunately, most tourists who visit Kyoto aren’t aware of the history of geisha nor are they aware of the etiquette and rules of the district.

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

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. In the 1920s, ...

Like snowcapped Mt. Fuji, geisha have come to symbolize the beauty and tradition of Japan. But the winds of change are threatening to bring an end to the 250-year geisha tradition. Trained to be th… ...

The author of a new history of Japan's geisha talks about their secretive world, their art and patrons, and their ambiguous relationship to sex.

Japan’s surprising geisha revival ... Japan — With a few hesitant steps and the swoosh of kimono against a tatami-mat floor, ... a Japanese sea shanty, is historical preservation in action.

Troublesome travelers are harassing geisha in Kyoto, ... Many of them work and reside in Gion, an elegant and historic quarter of Kyoto, one of Japan’s most popular tourist cities.

The original Japanese geishas were male, and today their influence is apparent in the burgeoning popularity of male ‘hosts’ in bars and clubs. Just don’t mention sex.

Instead, they find themselves defending casting decisions that have inflamed historical tensions between Japan and China. The English-language film is set in Japan and adapted from the American novel.