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 ...

Most maiko and geisha (these words are both singular and plural in Japanese) use this road, making it the prime spot for “paparazzi” to gather. “The people taking pictures of the streets of ...

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 ...

Geisha and maiko attended a photo session at the Gion Kaikan hall, also in Higashiyama Ward, on Aug. 31 to take stage photos for the show’s program. Among the dancers will be four maiko ...