Geisha entertainers gather for traditional ritual in Kyoto

Geisha entertainers gather for traditional ritual in Kyoto

"Geisha" female entertainers and their "maiko" apprentices, wearing matching traditional summer costumes and raincoats, gather to pray for the improvement of their skills and health during the annual "osendo" ritual at Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto on July 7, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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