Kyoto','geisha','Miyako Odori','culture','spring

In Kyoto, geishas known locally as geikos have begun the annual Miyako Odori, a centuries-old performance celebrating spring amid blooming cherry blossoms. Dressed in sky-blue kimonos adorned with flowers, the dancers twirl gracefully before hundreds of spectators. The event, known as 'capital city dance,' dates back to 1872.