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KYOTO--Geisha scattered roasted soybeans to exorcise “evil spirits” and bring good fortune in the year ahead during a traditional event held at Yasakajinja shrine here. Geisha and “maiko” apprentices ...

A geisha ceremony was held in a North Yorkshire village yesterday as part of this weekend’s Festival of Japan in Durham. Julia Breen meets the geisha and finds out more about their traditions. TWO ...

KYOTO -- Geisha and their "maiko" apprentices served tea to visitors to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine in Japan's ancient capital on Feb. 25, adding their own dash of color and verve to the "Baikasai" plum ...

KYOTO, Japan » Like ghosts from another time, the real geishas seem to float silently along the streets at twilight, making their way to teahouses and restaurants where they will entertain elite, ...

Her voice sounded melodic, soft and soothing. She glided across the tatami mats, dancing traditional steps that she had performed thousands of times. Her apprentice, fresh with youth and wearing a ...