The Sada Abe case is one of Japan’s most infamous true crime stories. In 1936, Abe, a former geisha and maid, murdered her lover, businessman Kichizō Ishida, during an intense affair. The crime ...

Beyond his creative work, Tomita is also a central figure in Madrid’s queer cultural landscape. He recently served as a judge ...

Let's be real here. Kyoto is dreamy, ancient, and full of narrow lanes lined with wooden teahouses where geiko and maiko ...

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, who starred as Shang Tsung in the original “Mortal Kombat ” movie as well as video game “Mortal Kombat ...

"Mortal Kombat" star Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa has died from complications from a stroke in Santa Barbara on Dec. 4. He was 75.

A light-filled space on a busy Shaw corner, Cafe Unido promises Panama’s prized export: Geisha coffee beans. The cafe helps ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, a Tokyo-born actor known for his roles in the film “Mortal Kombat” and TV ...

The actor appeared in a variety of films, including "Mortal Kombat," "Memoirs of a Geisha," "The Last Emperor," and "Pearl ...

The misperception persisted due to an outdated practice, where aspiring geishas underwent a one-time act, selling their virginity. However, the geishas' main role was entertainment, mastering arts ...

It’s not just nature, good food and hot springs that attract visitors to the town of Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture. The popular resort area is also known for a culture and traditions that have been ...

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JAPAN To Please a Guest Like Connecticut schoolgirls on Commencement Day, the geishas of Japan gather together on the Day of the Seven Herbs at the end of Japan’s New Year feasting to receive their ...