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.

In Japan, Geisha dress-up and kimono-wearing experiences are another common bucket list activity.

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 ...

Turning Japanese: the first foreign geisha She comes from Australia and her real name is Fiona Graham, but to her customers she is Sayuki and her aim is to educate the world in a unique national ...

Eitaro, left and inset, who is Japan’s only male geisha, performs in the role as a female dancer and is the master of an ‘okiya,’ a geisha house in Tokyo’s Omori port district.

Misconceptions about geisha that stem from highly sensationalized stories from Western perspectives flatten the complex cultural artistry of the profession.

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.

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. Yet ...

EmperorS4 is back with another Hanamikoji title – find out whether it's excellently elegant or ill-fitting in our Kimono Memories Review!