Geiko, maiko in Kyoto start work in 2026

Geiko, maiko in Kyoto start work in 2026

Maiko, apprentices of Geiko traditional entertainers, wearing formal attire, chat ahead of a ceremony in Kyoto, western Japan, on Jan. 7, 2026, marking their first business day of the year.

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