Geisha photo shoot

Geisha photo shoot

KYOTO, Japan - An apprentice geisha heads for a photo shoot in light snow in Kyoto on Feb. 19, 2013. The event was to take pictures for use in brochures for their annual "Kyo Odori" dance performance to be held from April 6 to 21.

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