Adultery was a criminal offense —for women, not men. All that changed with the end ... she realized that her husband was consorting with geisha girls, Japan’s professional entertainers ...

It’s a truism worth repeating: If you’ve done stellar costume design in a contemporary film, you may as well plan to stay home on Oscar night. It’s been 30 years since the academy has ...

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Along with the locals. All that will remain will be mulletted men doing shoeys under Shinto shrines. What’s at stake is the survival of an ancient, fascinating yet fragile culture. Let’s not ...

Although Asian representation in the media has improved in recent years, Asian characters are still often portrayed in a ...

Another lantern bears the name ‘Tsuruya’. Ganrin-in was once Nara’s busy geisha district, but today Tsuruya is the only geisha house left in the city. I’ve come to meet its last mistress ...

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 ...

Cindy appeared to be channelling a Japanese Geisha, something she alluded to in the caption. 'Kimono girl you better work for that Rolex,' she wrote. Some of her followers have called her out on ...

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These real cities in Japan served as the major inspiration for some of the Yakuza franchise's most iconic locations.

Caroline Igo (she/her/hers) is a wellness editor and holds Sleep Science Coach and Stress Management certificates from the Spencer Institute. She received her bachelor's degree in creative writing ...

It’s been a tumultuous start to 2025 on the world stage — and the first international fashion catwalks of the year have reacted with themes of protection, resilience and comfort. The latest ...