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Geiko, maiko in Kyoto start work in 2026

KYOTO, Japan, Jan. 8 Kyodo - Geiko traditional entertainers and their Maiko apprentices, wearing formal attire, greet each other ahead of a ceremony in Kyoto on Jan. 7, 2026, marking their first business day of the year. (Kyodo)

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Geiko, maiko in Kyoto start work in 2026

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

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Geiko, maiko in Kyoto start work in 2026

Geiko traditional entertainers and their Maiko apprentices, wearing formal attire, greet each other ahead of a ceremony in Kyoto on Jan. 7, 2026, marking their first business day of the year.

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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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Geiko, maiko in Kyoto start work in 2026

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

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Geiko in Kyoto start work in 2026

Geiko traditional professional entertainers from Kyoto's Miyagawacho district perform in the western Japan city, during a ceremony marking their first business day of the year on Jan. 7, 2026.

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Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

Japanese traditional female entertainers called maiko, or apprentice geiko, take part in a final practice session in Kyoto on Sept. 30, 2025, ahead of their dance performances in early October.

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Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

Japanese traditional female entertainers called maiko, or apprentice geiko, take part in a final practice session in Kyoto on Sept. 30, 2025, ahead of their dance performances in early October.

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Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

Japanese traditional female entertainers called maiko, or apprentice geiko, take part in a final practice session in Kyoto on Sept. 30, 2025, ahead of their dance performances in early October.

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Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

Japanese traditional female entertainers called maiko, or apprentice geiko, take part in a final practice session in Kyoto on Sept. 30, 2025, ahead of their dance performances in early October.

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Geiko, maiko entertainers photo shoot

Japanese traditional female entertainers geiko and maiko, or apprentice geiko, pose in bright colored kimonos for photos for pamphlets for the November Gion Odori dance performances at the Gion Kaikan hall in the western Japan city of Kyoto on Aug. 31, 2025.

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Maiko entertainers photo shoot

Maiko, or apprentice geiko, Japanese traditional female entertainers, pose in bright colored kimonos for photos for pamphlets for the November Gion Odori dance performances at the Gion Kaikan hall in the western Japan city of Kyoto on Aug. 31, 2025.

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Maiko entertainers photo shoot

Maiko, or apprentice geiko, Japanese traditional female entertainers, pose in bright colored kimonos for photos for pamphlets for the November Gion Odori dance performances at the Gion Kaikan hall in the western Japan city of Kyoto on Aug. 31, 2025.

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Maiko entertainers photo shoot

Maiko, or apprentice geiko, Japanese traditional female entertainers, pose in bright colored kimonos for photos for pamphlets for the November Gion Odori dance performances at the Gion Kaikan hall in the western Japan city of Kyoto on Aug. 31, 2025.

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Maiko entertainers photo shoot

Maiko, or apprentice geiko, Japanese traditional female entertainers, pose in bright colored kimonos for photos for pamphlets for the November Gion Odori dance performances at the Gion Kaikan hall in the western Japan city of Kyoto on Aug. 31, 2025.

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Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

File photo - Pope Francis greets American actress Whoopi Goldberg, as he meets with more than 100 comedians from around the world at the Vatican on June 14, 2024, encouraging them to cheer people up and help people see reality with all its contradictions. Comedians are among the most well-loved and applauded entertainers, Pope Francis said, because they ‘have and cultivate the gift of making people laugh.’ Pope Francis told comedians they are in possession of ‘a precious gift,’ that can spread peace ‘within hearts and between peoples, helping us to overcome difficulties and cope with daily stress.’ The pontiff is known for his sense of humor. He likes to crack jokes with people he meets, often telling them with a smile: ‘please pray for me… not against me!’ He has repeatedly emphasized the importance of having a sense of humor, saying it is something that he prays for each day. Photoby (EV) Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

A final practice session is held in Kyoto on March 31, 2025, ahead of dance performances by Japanese traditional female entertainers called "geiko" alongside their "maiko" apprentices, set to be held from April 1 to 30.

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Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

A final practice session is held in Kyoto on March 31, 2025, ahead of dance performances by Japanese traditional female entertainers called "geiko" alongside their "maiko" apprentices, set to be held from April 1 to 30.

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Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

A final practice session is held in Kyoto on March 31, 2025, ahead of dance performances by Japanese traditional female entertainers called "geiko" alongside their "maiko" apprentices, set to be held from April 1 to 30.

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Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

A final practice session is held in Kyoto on March 31, 2025, ahead of dance performances by Japanese traditional female entertainers called "geiko" alongside their "maiko" apprentices, set to be held from April 1 to 30.

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Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

A final practice session is held in Kyoto on March 31, 2025, ahead of dance performances by Japanese traditional female entertainers called "geiko" alongside their "maiko" apprentices, set to be held from April 1 to 30.

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Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

A final practice session is held in Kyoto on March 31, 2025, ahead of dance performances by Japanese traditional female entertainers called "geiko" alongside their "maiko" apprentices, set to be held from April 1 to 30.

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Plum blossom-viewing festival in Kyoto

An open-air tea ceremony is held during a plum blossom-viewing festival at Kitano Tenmangu shrine in Kyoto, western Japan, on Feb. 25, 2025, with "maiko" and "geiko" traditional Japanese entertainers serving tea to visitors.

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Plum blossom-viewing festival in Kyoto

An open-air tea ceremony is held during a plum blossom-viewing festival at Kitano Tenmangu shrine in Kyoto, western Japan, on Feb. 25, 2025, with "maiko" and "geiko" traditional Japanese entertainers serving tea to visitors.

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Plum blossom-viewing festival in Kyoto

An open-air tea ceremony is held during a plum blossom-viewing festival at Kitano Tenmangu shrine in Kyoto, western Japan, on Feb. 25, 2025, with "maiko" and "geiko" traditional Japanese entertainers serving tea to visitors.

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Traditional dance festival in Kyoto

Maiko and geiko traditional Japanese entertainers pose for a photo in Kyoto on Feb. 19, 2025, ahead of their annual "Miyako Odori" dance performance in April.

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Bean-throwing event

"Maiko" traditional Japanese entertainers scatter roasted beans during a bean-throwing event at Yasaka shrine in Kyoto, western Japan, on Feb. 1, 2025.

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Bean-throwing event

"Maiko" traditional Japanese entertainers scatter roasted beans during a bean-throwing event at Yasaka shrine in Kyoto, western Japan, on Feb. 1, 2025.

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Bean-throwing event

"Maiko" traditional Japanese entertainers scatter roasted beans during a bean-throwing event at Yasaka shrine in Kyoto, western Japan, on Feb. 1, 2025.

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Geiko, maiko in Kyoto start work in 2025

KYOTO, Japan, Jan. 7 Kyodo - Japanese "geiko" traditional professional entertainers and their apprentices, called "maiko," wearing formal attire, chat before a ceremony marking their first business day of the year on Jan. 7, 2025, in Kyoto. (Kyodo)

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Maiko in Kyoto start work in 2025

Japanese "maiko" traditional entertainers, wearing formal attire, chat before a ceremony marking their first business day of the year on Jan. 7, 2025, in Kyoto.

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Maiko in Kyoto start work in 2025

Japanese "maiko" traditional entertainers, wearing formal attire, head to attend a ceremony marking their first business day of the year on Jan. 7, 2025, in Kyoto.

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Geiko, maiko in Kyoto start work in 2025

Japanese "geiko" traditional professional entertainers and their apprentices, called "maiko," wearing formal attire, greet each other before a ceremony marking their first business day of the year on Jan. 7, 2025, in Kyoto.

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Geiko, maiko in Kyoto start work in 2025

Japanese "geiko" traditional professional entertainers and their apprentices, called "maiko," wearing formal attire, chat before a ceremony marking their first business day of the year on Jan. 7, 2025, in Kyoto.

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Geiko, maiko in Kyoto start work in 2025

Japanese "geiko" traditional professional entertainers and their apprentices, called "maiko," wearing formal attire, attend a ceremony marking their first business day of the year on Jan. 7, 2025, in Kyoto.

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Maiko in Kyoto prepare for new year

Japanese "maiko" traditional entertainers receive a fan from their master in Kyoto on Dec. 13, 2024, in a tradition to start preparing for the new year.

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Maiko in Kyoto prepare for new year

Japanese "maiko" traditional entertainers receive a fan from their master in Kyoto on Dec. 13, 2024, in a tradition to start preparing for the new year.

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Maiko in Kyoto prepare for new year

Japanese "maiko" traditional entertainers receive a fan from their master in Kyoto on Dec. 13, 2024, in a tradition to start preparing for the new year.

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Maiko in Kyoto prepare for new year

Japanese "geiko" traditional professional entertainers and their apprentices, called "maiko," greet their dance master in Kyoto on Dec. 13, 2024, in a tradition to start preparing for the new year.

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