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From Geisha to Modern Beauty: My Experience at a Kyoto Salon

The Geisha culture in Kyoto is a fascinating and integral part of Japanese society. Geisha, also known as geiko in Kyoto dialect, are traditional Japanese female entertainers who are skilled in various Japanese arts such as classical music, dance, and games. The history of Geisha culture dates back to the…

inkl · Apr 18, 2024

Kyoto Seeks To Guard Geishas From Tourist 'Paparazzi'

Kyoto is cracking down after locals complained that Instagram-obsessed tourist "paparazzi" are harassing the Japanese city's famous, immaculately dressed geisha.

International Business Times · Mar 11, 2024

10 years later, cult classic Persona-like JRPG Tokyo Xanadu is getting a sequel with a completely new setting

Tokyo Xanadu New Project is set in Kyoto

GamesRadar · Mar 8, 2024

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Tourists to be banned from famous 'geisha district' in Kyoto

“Kyoto is not a theme park,” the famous area’s council has warned

Evening Standard · Mar 8, 2024

Kyoto's Gion District Cracks Down On Misbehaving Tourists

Kyoto's Gion district in Japan addresses tourist behavior issues by restricting access to private streets, emphasizing responsible tourism practices.

Top News · Jan 25, 2024

Japanese man sentenced to death for Kyoto animation studio attack

Japanese man sentenced to death for carrying out a devastating arson attack at an animation studio, resulting in the deaths of 36 people.

WEKU · Jan 25, 2024

Man is sentenced to death for arson attack at Japanese anime studio that killed 36

A Japanese court sentenced a man to death after finding him guilty of murder for carrying out a shocking arson attack on an anime studio in Kyoto, Japan, that killed 36 people.

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Al Jazeera · Jan 25, 2024

Japan sentences man to death for Kyoto anime studio fire that killed 36

Judge says attack on renowned Kyoto Animation by Shinji Aoba, 45, ‘instantly turned the studio into hell’.

Evening Standard · Jan 25, 2024

Japan: Man sentenced to death for Kyoto anime studio fire which killed 36

Shinji Aoba set the studio ablaze by dousing the entrance area of the building with petrol

The Guardian - AU · Jan 25, 2024

Kyoto anime studio fire: Japanese man sentenced to death for arson attack that killed 36

Japan media reported Shinji Aoba held a grudge against the studio when he doused the entrance in petrol and set it ablaze in 2019

TechRadar · Dec 19, 2023

Rise of the Rōnin’s open world will let players explore Yokohama, Edo and Kyoto

It's been revealed that Rise of the Rōnin will let players fully explore 19th century Kyoto, Yokohama, and Edo (Tokyo).

The Guardian - AU · Dec 7, 2023

Kyoto Animation fire: Japan prosecutors seek death penalty over blaze that killed 36

Shinji Aoba has admitted starting fire but has pleaded not guilty, saying a psychological disorder makes him incapable of distinguishing between right and wrong

MusicRadar · Dec 5, 2023

Japanese ambient musician Michiru Aoyama has woken at 5am to record a new album every day since 2021 – he's now earning $3,000 a month from his music on Spotify and Bandcamp

The Kyoto-based artist writes, records and releases a new eight-track album every single day

The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2023

‘Like brushing my teeth’: how Michiru Aoyama writes, records and releases an album every day

For two years, the Kyoto musician has risen at five, watched football, then made an eight-track album of super-deep ambient music – while fitting in a two-hour walk. And 200,000 fans are listening

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