The historic port city of Niigata in northwest Japan is one of the few remaining geisha strongholds outside of Kyoto. Known ...

There’s no doubt Japan is a country filled with diverse destinations and activities, but travellers can end up missing out on ...

Once a thriving trade hub, Niigata City’s old world streetscapes, delectable cuisine, and unique culture continues to ...

It might also involve makeup, hairstyles ... way to paint your face for a “haunted” bar crawl. Many people don a geisha costume under the assumption that it's “exotic” and "sexy," and ...

I Hear Motion' shows that despite having enjoyed her own high-profile entertainment career, Jane Gazzo remains, at heart, a superfan.

“Madame Butterfly” follows the tragic fate of its titular character, Cio-Cio-San, a young geisha from Nagasaki ... staff and South Central residents that together make up the USC community.

But most of these films tended to present Japan through the imagery of Orientalism from a Western eye, such as being represented by Mount Fuji and geisha. So, when he was offered double duty as an ...

for no reason can the Geisha or the Maiko be touched by visitors unless authorized by the same. Geishas spend many hours getting ready, putting on makeup, and wearing a very high-quality kimono that ...

offers an immersive experience into the world of geisha and maiko, showcasing a permanent collection of items such as hand-painted kimono, Nishijin-woven obi, and traditional makeup tools that reflect ...

The Finnish company expects 90% of its confectionery and biscuit products to be palm oil free by the end of this year.