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A new exhibition from the National Gallery of Victoria brings together over 70 fabulous garments of exquisite craftsmanship.
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.
In a bid to attract visitors frustrated by Japan’s crowds, one coastal corner of Fukui prefecture offers genuine connection ...
In the popular imagination, geishas are often confused with courtesans, but in fact their work – as trained masters of refined old art forms – does not involve selling sex. “Japanese people ...
In Japanese, the word geisha means "person of the arts" - a woman or man trained in traditional Japanese performing arts. But the core role of geishas goes far beyond "just dancing and singing ...
Japanese geisha are taking to the stage in Tokyo for the weeklong Azuma Odori festival. This year marks the centenary of the annual event, which has carried on a tradition despite dwindling numbers.
The Azerbaijan National Art Museum's visitors have taken part in the wonderful journey through time, Azernews reports. A unique and exciting excursion, "Traditions of palace feasts", was held in ...
In Japanese, the word geisha means "person of the arts" — a woman or man trained in traditional Japanese performing arts ... "dance is seen as the most important art form," Iwashita said. Tokyo ...
In Japanese, the word geisha means “person of the arts” — a woman or man trained in traditional Japanese performing arts. But the core role of geishas goes far beyond “just dancing and singing,” ...
In Japanese, the word geisha means “person of the arts” — a woman or man trained in traditional Japanese performing arts. But the core role of geishas goes far beyond “just dancing and singing,” ...
In Japanese, the word geisha means “person of the arts” – a woman or man trained in traditional Japanese performing arts. But the core role of geishas goes far beyond “just dancing and singing”, ...