It’s not just nature, good food and hot springs that attract visitors to the town of Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture. The popular resort area is also known for a culture and traditions that have been ...

Tokyo’s Sumida Ward has an interesting double nature. On one hand, being the part of the city where the Tokyo Skytree stands, there’s an undeniable modern aspect to Sumida, but at the same time, the ...

Apart from using an iPod to accompany her dancing, a geisha banquet hasn't changed much in the past 400 years Different districts in Japanese cities have varying training regimen for geisha Four ...

It may be a bit touristy to hunt for geisha in Kyoto, but head to Fukuoka and they're there for all to see. The 22nd Hakata Odori will be held in Hakata Ward in Fukuoka on Dec. 7 and 8. In the annual ...

Norie has just completed her morning dance practice and is in a hurry as she gets ready for her next class. The whole of Tokyo's Asakusa geisha district is similarly in preparation for the Asakusa ...

As early as late 600s Japan there have been 'female entertainers' hosting gatherings, pouring sake and offering company to men. Known as 'saburuko' - translated as 'serving girls' - some of these ...