Meet the mistress of Nara’s last geisha house — a remarkable woman who’s on a mission to keep this complex tradition alive in her ancient city, a former capital of Japan.

The pretty painted face of Japanese patriarchy' The Japanese word "geisha" literally means "art ... "nuisance activities", including taking photos of geishas and maikos. But four years later ...

Locals, police, and city officials also handed out leaflets urging tourists to ask for permission before taking photos of geisha and maiko. People can still take photos on public roads ...