Meigiren: Meet the Nagoya’s geishas and maikos
The world of geishas (芸者) called Karyūkai (花柳界), which translates as “the world of flowers and willows”, is a world of secrecy and exclusivity. Since its inception the figure of…
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Kawabun: The oldest Japanese restaurant in Nagoya
Nagoya is relatively a young city (if you compare it with Kyoto), but it hides places with a long history and tradition, which even the residents themselves are completely unaware…
Kawabun Culture Night: Get closer to the world of geishas and maikos in Nagoya
Watching a show of geishas and maikos is an experience that is not available to many. Despite living in Japan, most Japanese have never had the opportunity to meet a geisha,…
NAGOYA ODORI: Meet one of the oldest and most fascinating japanese traditional dance and theatre performances
Every year at the beginning of September takes place in Nagoya the Odori Festival takes play “NAGOYA ODORI”. A representation of traditional Japanese dance created by one of the most…