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KYOTO--Geisha scattered roasted soybeans to exorcise “evil spirits” and bring good fortune in the year ahead during a traditional event held at Yasakajinja shrine here. Geisha and “maiko” apprentices ...

KYOTO—The acclaimed Ikenobo school of traditional Japanese flower arrangement held its “Hatsuike” ceremony (first flower ...

A geisha ceremony was held in a North Yorkshire village yesterday as part of this weekend’s Festival of Japan in Durham. Julia Breen meets the geisha and finds out more about their traditions. TWO ...

Once part of a booming industry displaying the elegant traditions of Japan, Kyoto’s Geisha now find themselves at a crossroads with the spread of the Coronavirus and lack of visitors to the famous ...