The geisha culture emphasized grace, elegance, and artistry, setting high standards for training and performance. Young girls ...

Geisha and maiko (teenage apprentices training to become geisha) are women who perform Japanese traditional arts such as singing, dancing and playing instruments to entertain customers while they ...

The pretty painted face of Japanese patriarchy' The Japanese word "geisha" literally means "art ... point" amid reports of tourists tugging at women's kimonos, chasing them around with cameras ...