They continue to train rigorously, practicing traditional dances, playing instruments like the shamisen, and refining the art ...

Traditional geisha - heavily made-up ... during the second half of the 20th century shows how the ancient Japanese art found its place in a more modern world full of businessmen, beer and steam ...

Within luxurious traditional restaurants called ... and perfecting the position of the wig – is an art in its own right. In the Akasaka geisha house, a tailor helps each performer tie their ...

The pretty painted face of Japanese patriarchy' The Japanese word "geisha" literally means "art person". They are traditional Japanese female entertainers who are skilled in arts such as classical ...

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”, ...