In the minimalist tasting room at Leaves Coffee Roasters in Tokyo’s Sumida Ward, my host leans in close to a cup of Panama Geisha, inhaling deeply. "When it's hot, you'll find aromatic compounds ...

Planning a trip to Japan? Don't miss the country's cultural capital, Kyoto. There is plenty to see and do in Kyoto with ...

Much to their surprise, a "geigi" (geisha) wearing a long-sleeved "furisode" kimono boarded the bus as well. "My name is Fuyuka, affiliated with the Hanayoshi lodging house in the Aizu ...

KYOTO--A star geisha from Gion-Kobu ... For example, she had a kimono made on the motif of ume (Japanese plum) and snow, which is only good for wearing over a short spell of days before spring ...