As the demand for Japanese whisky continues to surge ... Designed to represent the ‘innate majesty of the geisha', and to depict the beauty of the Maiko on her journey to becoming a geisha ...

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 ...

Japan is a place that many wanderlusters dreams ... Whether you're into snapping IG photos, quiet meditation, or soaking in the beauty, this place has all the right vibes. Stroll Through Nagamachi ...

KYOTO--Surgical face masks to protect against COVID-19 replaced the traditional white makeup sported by geisha and their "maiko" apprentices who turned out for the annual “Kagai Soken” event ...

KYOTO—Excitement filled the air at Imakumanokannonji temple in Kyoto’s Higashiyama Ward when four “maiko” (apprentice geisha) appeared on stage, wearing white makeup and sporting ...

Japan's police academy has started training male cadets in makeup and grooming. The training includes primers, moisturizing, eyebrow shaping, and hairstyling. This new module highlights the ...

I vividly recall being captivated by the world of geishas after watching Memoirs of a Geisha, a 2005 American epic period film directed by Rob Marshall.