[Toby Hicks/The Daily Pennsylvanian] A 'maiko,' or geisha in training, bows before the beginning of her dance. Geishas were the subject of a talk on Japanese culture held to commemorate the appearance ...

KYOTO, Japan — On the quiet streets of Kyoto you will get a glimpse of them. Dressed in Kimono. The familiar white makeup. Walking quickly. That is the extent of what most people see of a geisha.

There were a lot of Japanese tourists in San Francisco on Wednesday, but it's probably a safe bet that Umeha and Umechika were the only two authentic geisha, in traditional kimono and white makeup, ...