But the main thoroughfare of Gion, Hanamikoji, cannot be subject to the photography ban since it is a public street. Most maiko and geisha (these words are both singular and plural in Japanese ...

The pretty painted face of Japanese patriarchy' The Japanese word "geisha" literally means "art ... has begun posting signs and notices prohibiting photography, and warning that violators would ...

Japan’s ancient capital of Kyoto, long a popular destination for tourists, is closing off some private-property alleys in its famous geisha district because of complaints about misbehaving visitors.