Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

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.

Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

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.

Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

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.

Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

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.

Geiko, maiko entertainers photo shoot

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.

Maiko entertainers photo shoot

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.

Maiko entertainers photo shoot

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.

Maiko entertainers photo shoot

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.

Maiko entertainers photo shoot

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.

Geiko, Maiko dance practice

Geiko, Maiko dance practice

Geiko and their apprentice Maiko from Kyoto's five entertainment districts rehearse in the western Japan city on June 27, 2025, for the two-day Miyako-no-Nigiwai dance performance starting the following day.

Geiko, Maiko dance practice

Geiko, Maiko dance practice

Geiko and their apprentice Maiko from Kyoto's five entertainment districts rehearse in the western Japan city on June 27, 2025, for the two-day Miyako-no-Nigiwai dance performance starting the following day.

Geiko, Maiko dance practice

Geiko, Maiko dance practice

Geiko and their apprentice Maiko from Kyoto's five entertainment districts rehearse in the western Japan city on June 27, 2025, for the two-day Miyako-no-Nigiwai dance performance starting the following day.

Geiko, Maiko dance practice

Geiko, Maiko dance practice

Geiko and their apprentice Maiko from Kyoto's five entertainment districts rehearse in the western Japan city on June 27, 2025, for the two-day Miyako-no-Nigiwai dance performance starting the following day.

Maiko dance practice

Maiko dance practice

Maiko, or apprentice geiko, from Kyoto's five entertainment districts rehearse in the western Japan city on June 27, 2025, for the two-day Miyako-no-Nigiwai dance performance starting the following day.

Maiko dance practice

Maiko dance practice

Maiko, or apprentice geiko, from Kyoto's five entertainment districts rehearse in the western Japan city on June 27, 2025, for the two-day Miyako-no-Nigiwai dance performance starting the following day.

Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

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.

Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

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.

Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

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.

Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

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.

Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

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.

Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

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.

Plum blossom-viewing festival in Kyoto

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.

Plum blossom-viewing festival in Kyoto

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.

Plum blossom-viewing festival in Kyoto

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.

Traditional dance festival in Kyoto

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.

Bean-throwing event

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.

Bean-throwing event

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.

Bean-throwing event

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.

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)

Former Japan national volleyball team player Kano

Former Japan national volleyball team player Kano

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 8 Kyodo - Photo taken in 2012 shows Japanese volleyball player Maiko Kano. On Jan. 3, 2025, Akito Kiriyama, a member of Japanese idol group WEST., announced on his agency's website that he married the former Japan national team player.

Former Japan national volleyball team player Kano

Former Japan national volleyball team player Kano

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 8 Kyodo - Undated photo shows Japanese volleyball player Maiko Kano. On Jan. 3, 2025, Akito Kiriyama, a member of Japanese idol group WEST., announced on his agency's website that he married the former Japan national team player. (Kyodo)

Former Japan national volleyball team player Kano

Former Japan national volleyball team player Kano

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 8 Kyodo - Undated photo shows Japanese volleyball player Maiko Kano. On Jan. 3, 2025, Akito Kiriyama, a member of Japanese idol group WEST., announced on his agency's website that he married the former Japan national team player.

Maiko in Kyoto start work in 2025

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.

Maiko in Kyoto start work in 2025

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.

Geiko, maiko in Kyoto start work in 2025

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.

Geiko, maiko in Kyoto start work in 2025

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.

Maiko in Kyoto start work in 2025

Maiko in Kyoto start work in 2025

A Japanese "maiko" traditional entertainer, wearing formal attire, is pictured before a ceremony marking the first business day of the year on Jan. 7, 2025, in Kyoto.

Geiko, maiko in Kyoto start work in 2025

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.

Maiko in Kyoto prepare for new year

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.

Maiko in Kyoto prepare for new year

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.

Maiko in Kyoto prepare for new year

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.

Maiko in Kyoto prepare for new year

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.

Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

Japanese traditional female entertainers called "maiko" take part in a final practice session in Kyoto on Sept. 28, 2024, ahead of their dance performances in October.

Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

Japanese traditional female entertainers called "maiko" take part in a final practice session in Kyoto on Sept. 28, 2024, ahead of their dance performances in October.

Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

Japanese traditional female entertainers called "maiko" take part in a final practice session in Kyoto on Sept. 28, 2024, ahead of their dance performances in October.

Maiko entertainers photo shoot

Maiko entertainers photo shoot

Maiko, or apprentice geiko, Japanese traditional female entertainers, in bright colored kimonos pose for photos for pamphlets for the upcoming Gion Odori dance performances at the Gion Kaikan hall in the western Japan city of Kyoto on Aug. 30, 2024.

Maiko entertainers photo shoot

Maiko entertainers photo shoot

Maiko, or apprentice geiko, Japanese traditional female entertainers, in bright colored kimonos pose for photos for pamphlets for the upcoming Gion Odori dance performances at the Gion Kaikan hall in the western Japan city of Kyoto on Aug. 30, 2024.

Maiko entertainers photo shoot

Maiko entertainers photo shoot

Maiko, or apprentice geiko, Japanese traditional female entertainers, in bright colored kimonos pose for photos for pamphlets for the upcoming Gion Odori dance performances at the Gion Kaikan hall in the western Japan city of Kyoto on Aug. 30, 2024.

Maiko entertainers photo shoot

Maiko entertainers photo shoot

Maiko, or apprentice geiko, Japanese traditional female entertainers, in bright colored kimonos pose for photos for pamphlets for the upcoming Gion Odori dance performances at the Gion Kaikan hall in the western Japan city of Kyoto on Aug. 30, 2024.

[Breaking News]Geiko pray for health

Kyoto, Japan, July 5 Kyodo -Wearing "yukata" summer kimonos, geiko and maiko, or apprentice geiko, pray for health and improvement in their performances at Yasaka shrine in Kyoto on July 5, 2024.(Kyodo)