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Early-morning and late-night events are aimed at visitors with an interest in high places and rich culture who also have deep pockets.
A recent video of a maiko being chased by a tourist in Gion proves why the ban is necessary.
The neighborhood of Otsuka is very different from what it once was–and even more so without its most iconic building.
Japan Tourism Agency uses ninja, sumo and geisha to demonstrate what to do and what not to do in Japan.
Authentic materials recreate the fashions of apprentice geisha, oiran courtesans, and even bridal kimono.
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Foreign guests welcome at lobby lounge function that sidesteps the cost and pretense of orthodox geisha services.
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