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The powerful image of the geisha - scarlet lips across an alabaster-white painted face, a glossy black wig and ornate kimono - has been associated with Japanese culture since the 17th century.

Japanese geisha are taking to the stage in Tokyo for the weeklong Azuma Odori festival. This year marks the centenary of the annual event, which has carried on a tradition despite dwindling numbers.

The Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg exhibition, “Kimono: The Triumph of Japanese Dress,” showcases more than 100 pieces of decorative clothing, as well as photographs and paintings, and books on ...

Looping jackets were cinched at the waist with belts (a contemporary riff on the obi belt), while roomy, robe-like dresses recalled the traditional kimono in their proportions. A play on the split-toe ...

The "Exclusive Private Tea Ceremony with a Geisha Tour" and the "Geisha District Night Tour: Exploring Gion" offer distinct experiences for travelers interested in the geisha culture of Kyoto. The ...

Scott Gilman, a member of the Travel + Leisure A-List, highlights the types of itineraries he develops. Here, he plans 14 days in Japan.

Disha Patani has been on enjoying her much-deserved downtime in Japan.The Kalki 2898 AD actress took her travel closet game to the next level by wearing the traditional Japanese kimono in a ...

"I didn't know those dresses were kimono," says Harris, an elementary school teacher in her 40s now living in Chiba Prefecture. "I just thought the characters were princesses.

The sight of these kimono, spread out to fully reveal their intricate designs, will undoubtedly inspire a wish to see the same style of dress given form as part of a geisha performance.