Geishas are one of Japan’s most enduring symbols, celebrated for their artistry, poise, and unique contribution to Japanese ...

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 ...

Shichiha in complete geisha makeup. The term geisha (芸者) emphasizes entertainment, artistry, and performance. The first character, gei, is the same found in words for the arts (芸術), artist ...

There was controversy in 2015 when Katy Perry dressed up as a geisha for her performance at the American Music Awards. It was dismissed as a "yellowface" performance, said The Guardian.

KYOTO—An annual autumn dance performance by “geiko” (geisha) and “maiko” (apprentices) will begin on Oct. 2 in Gion Kobu here, one of the five major “kagai” traditional ...

The typical geisha performance furnishes guests with an hours-long party, involving dance and games, alongside a splendid meal. In the 1970s, Liza Dalby, a US anthropologist, became the first ...