KYOTO--A fall tradition with the five “kagai” traditional entertainment districts here holding dance performances by “geiko” (geisha) and “maiko” apprentices has been canceled due to concerns about the novel coronavirus.
Kyoto geiko & maiko autumn dance performances called off - Japan
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Kyoto geisha districts call off all autumn dance performances
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