Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

A final practice session is held in Kyoto on April 5, 2021, ahead of a dance performance by Japanese traditional female entertainers called "geiko" along with "maiko" apprentices to be held from April 12 to 20.

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