This sublime complexity helps explain why Geisha has become the crown jewel of Tokyo’s flourishing specialty coffee scene. Refined coffee experiences are increasingly common in Japan ...

Japan’s ancient capital of Kyoto, long a popular destination for tourists, is closing off some private-property alleys in its famous geisha district because of complaints about misbehaving visitors.

carried Japanese war flags, and painted their faces painted white using geisha make-up. Instead of a political expression or entertainment tool, Minori has evolved Shironuri into an art form ...

Steve McCurry is an American editorial photographer responsible for some of the most iconic cultural journalism of our time. “Most of my photos are grounded in people,” McCurry has explained. “I look ...

Now, a series of special events is set to combine those two parts of Sumida’s identity, as the Skytree’s observation deck, 350 meters up in the sky, will serve as a venue for geisha dance and sumo ...