Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

A final practice session is held in Kyoto on March 31, 2022, ahead of a dance performance by Japanese traditional female entertainers called "geiko" along with "maiko" apprentices to be held from April 1 to 24.

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  • 2022/3/31 00:00:00
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