In Kyoto, authentic geishas are not nearly as prevalent as faux geishas — young women who dress in traditional Japanese kimono complete with obi, white tabi socks and wooden geta sandals.

Few Japanese today have actually encountered geisha, though; while many have vague images of graceful kimono-clad women who enliven banquets or parties, few know that geisha are professional ...

From geisha gown to 21st-Century fashion statement, the kimono is a quintessentially Japanese garment entrenched in symbolism ...

April Long travels to Japan to be a geisha for a day, and learns the beauty secrets of some of the world's most elusive women ...

Meet the mistress of Nara’s last geisha house — a remarkable woman who’s on a mission to keep this complex tradition alive in her ancient city, a former capital of Japan.

Japan: Enter the world of the geisha As an outsider at a teahouse in Kyoto, Lesley Downer is put at her ease when the girls dress her in their traditional costume.

In the 19th century, Japan opened its doors. The "Kimono Dress"—emblematic of a broader clothing revolution—sheds light on Japan's forward-looking strategy as it joined the global community.

Sanrio's Hello Kitty evokes haute couture vibes in its new kimono and yukata collection, blending traditional Japan and contemporary cute.

A student of Kara Harris says the kimono instructor knows how to expertly fit the traditional garment to bodies with more curves than the stereotypical Japanese frame.

From geisha gown to 21st-Century fashion statement, the kimono is a quintessentially Japanese garment entrenched in symbolism ...