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.

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.

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.

Maiko dance practice

Maiko, or apprentice geiko, from Kyoto's five entertainment districts rehearse in the western Japan city on June 28, 2024, for the two-day Miyako-no-Nigiwai dance performance starting the following day.(Kyodo)

Maiko dance practice

Maiko dance practice

Maiko, or apprentice geiko, from Kyoto's five entertainment districts rehearse in the western Japan city on June 28, 2024, 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 28, 2024, 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 28, 2024, 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 takes place in Kyoto on March 31, 2024, ahead of Miyako Odori dance performances by traditional Japanese female entertainers called "geiko" and their apprentice "maiko," set to be held from April 1 to 30.

Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

A final practice session takes place in Kyoto on March 31, 2024, ahead of Miyako Odori dance performances by traditional Japanese female entertainers called "geiko" and their apprentice "maiko," set to be held from April 1 to 30.

Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

A final practice session takes place in Kyoto on March 31, 2024, ahead of Miyako Odori dance performances by traditional Japanese female entertainers called "geiko" and their apprentice "maiko," set to be held from April 1 to 30.

Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

A final practice session takes place in Kyoto on March 31, 2024, ahead of Miyako Odori dance performances by traditional Japanese female entertainers called "geiko" and their apprentice "maiko," set to be held from April 1 to 30.

Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

A final practice session takes place in Kyoto on March 31, 2024, ahead of Miyako Odori dance performances by traditional Japanese female entertainers called "geiko" and their apprentice "maiko," set to be held from April 1 to 30.

Maiko dance practice

KYOTO, Japan, September 28 Kyodo - Maiko, or apprentice geiko, from Kyoto's five geiko entertainment districts rehearse in Kyoto on September 28, 2023

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, 2023, 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, 2023, 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, 2023, 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, 2023, 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, 2023, ahead of their dance performances in October.

Maiko entertainers photo shoot

Maiko entertainers photo shoot

Maiko, or apprentice geiko, in brightly colored kimonos pose for photos for the upcoming Gion Odori dance performance at the Gion Kaikan hall in the western Japan city of Kyoto on Aug. 31, 2023.

Maiko entertainers photo shoot

Maiko entertainers photo shoot

Maiko, or apprentice geiko, in brightly colored kimonos pose for photos for the upcoming Gion Odori dance performance at the Gion Kaikan hall in the western Japan city of Kyoto on Aug. 31, 2023.

Maiko dance practice

Maiko dance practice

Maiko, or apprentice geiko, from Kyoto's five geiko entertainment districts rehearse in the western Japan city on June 23, 2023, 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 geiko entertainment districts rehearse in the western Japan city on June 23, 2023, 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 geiko entertainment districts rehearse in the western Japan city on June 23, 2023, for the two-day Miyako-no-Nigiwai dance performance starting the following day.