InsideJapan is highlighting five lesser-visited Japanese destinations that provide authentic experiences, in an effort to ...

In a nation as culturally rich as Japan, it can be hard to know how to spend your time there. Here are ten of our favorite ...

InsideJapan is highlighting five lesser-visited Japanese destinations that provide authentic experiences, in an effort to ...

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Opened in 2024 within the Gion Kobu Kaburenjo theatre, this museum offers a rare glimpse into the world of geiko (geisha of Kyoto) and maiko (apprentice geiko).

The Japan Foundation, Manila brought in geiko from the Tomikiku okiya (a geisha house) from the prestigious Gion Higashi hanamachi (or “flower town”) in Kyoto for the Nihongo Fiesta 2025, which ran ...

Half the fun of Kyoto is getting lost in the traditional Gion district ... a glimpse of a traditional geisha entertainer walking the narrow streets. On this trip, we opted out of following ...

Geisha and maiko from the Gion-Kobu and Gion-Higashi districts were scheduled to appear on Feb. 2. Setsubun, the last day of winter on the lunar calendar, falls on Feb. 2 this year. Most years ...

Ishikawa’s capital Kanazawa is a cultural hub, featuring a well-preserved samurai district, Bagamachi, and two active geisha ...

We ventured out of the hotel in search of some dinner, only to find ourselves in another bar (whoops!) This time, the ...