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.

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)

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.

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 "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.

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)

Geiko pray for health

Geiko pray for health

Wearing "yukata" summer kimonos, geiko and maiko, or apprentice geiko, visit Yasaka shrine in Kyoto on July 5, 2024, to pray for health and improvement in their performances, as the sweltering hot weather continues in Japan.

Geiko pray for health

Geiko pray for health

Wearing "yukata" summer kimonos, geiko and maiko, or apprentice geiko, visit Yasaka shrine in Kyoto on July 5, 2024, to pray for health and improvement in their performances, as the sweltering hot weather continues in Japan.

Geiko pray for health

Geiko pray for health

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.

Geiko pray for health

Geiko pray for health

Wearing "yukata" summer kimonos, geiko and maiko, or apprentice geiko, visit Yasaka shrine in Kyoto on July 5, 2024, to pray for health and improvement in their performances.

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.

Geiko, maiko in Kyoto start work in 2024

Geiko, maiko in Kyoto start work in 2024

Japanese "geiko" traditional professional entertainers and their apprentices, called "maiko," wearing formal attire, pray on Jan. 7, 2024, for victims of the Jan. 1 central Japan earthquake during a ceremony to mark the first business day of the year in Kyoto.

Geiko and maiko in Kyoto start work in 2024

Geiko and maiko in Kyoto start work in 2024

Japanese "geiko" traditional professional entertainers and their apprentice, called "maiko," wearing formal attire, attend a ceremony to mark the first business day of the year on Jan. 7, 2024, in Kyoto.