A look around one of Tokyo’s vanishing geisha districts

Japanese photographer and Wallpaper* contributor Yasuyuki Takagi explores the district of Arakicho, Tokyo. Formerly a lively hub filled with geisha tea houses the area now houses small, specialist restaurants that rely on repeat loyal customers to make a living. Read more on NOWNESS - http://bit.ly/29Lexxe

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