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 ... that the geiko and ...

KYOTO--Geisha scattered roasted soybeans ... and implored throwers to toss bags in their direction. Geisha and maiko from the Gion-Kobu and Gion-Higashi districts were scheduled to appear on ...

This travel guide for Kyoto includes a kid-friendly itinerary for 3 days in Kyoto, plus a brief description of the top things to do in Kyoto with children, and tips for visiting.

Sadly, it wasn’t meant to be. Imagine my excitement when the Japan Foundation Manila sent an invitation to watch a performance by Geiko and Maiko from Gion Higashi in Kyoto. The once-in-a-blue-moon ...

Kyoto authorities announced ... Tensions are highest in the Gion district, home to teahouses where "geiko" -- the local name for geisha -- and their "maiko" apprentices perform traditional dances ...

Situated within the Gion Kobu Kaburenjo, the cultural epicenter of Kyoto’s renowned maiko and geiko traditions, Imperial Hotel, Kyoto breathes new life into the Yasaka Kaikan, a cherished 90-year-old ...

Hanamikoji Street is just to the south of Yonjo-dori and is overflowing with a traditional Kyoto feel. Located in the heart of Gion, tea shops and restaurants line this street with wide cobblestones.

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The Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM) proudly presents a rare opportunity to witness the elegance and artistry of Japan’s renowned Maiko and Geiko from Gion Higashi, Kyoto. They will perform classical ...

(Mainichi/Yoko Minami) KYOTO -- At the Gion shopping district and elsewhere in this west Japan city, solar-powered "smart" garbage boxes were installed on Feb. 14, capable of automatically ...