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I booked a geisha experience in Kyoto — here’s how it went

I booked a geisha experience in Kyoto and met a maiko in Gion. Here’s what happened, what was included, and whether I think ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Inside the closed world of Japan's geisha, which some fear is disappearing

Ikuko moved gracefully as she danced for shoppers in a busy Tokyo mall, the geisha's black kimono gently swaying with each precise movement. Only, the 86-year-old wasn't really there — it was a ...
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Stylist Says Katy Perry's Geisha-Themed Performance at AMAs Is Not Racist

The singer's stylist, Johnny Wujek, explains that the whole Japanese-themed performance at AMAs is inspired by their love for the country. AceShowbiz - Katy Perry's flawless performance at 2013 ...
Time Out

Kyoto now has a museum dedicated to the city’s fabled geisha culture

No area of Kyoto is more closely linked with geisha than the historic former capital’s Gion. In this district indelibly infused with the graceful and vibrant culture of the geisha, where apprentice ...