Japanese tattoos have long been a symbol of strength, beauty, and cultural richness. From intricate designs to profound meanings, these tattoos are more than just body art—they are a celebration ...

This beautiful movie, as it progresses, becomes emotionally remote: like the geisha at its center, it seems to seal off its feelings in favor of a pretty picture.

As a working geisha who contradicted her shamisen lessons with stints in noise bands and contrasted her kimono with a tattoo, Hanayo became the face of Tokyo's hyper-mix of tradition and pop (in ...

The heroines here look so very beautiful and their world is so visually enchanting as they live trapped in sexual slavery. I know, a geisha is not technically a prostitute.