Geisha and maiko (apprentice geisha), dressed in traditional formal costumes with black crests and hairpins made of rice, attend an opening ceremony with other related parties at a venue to exchange New Year's greetings, in the entertainment district of Gion in Kyoto on January 7, 2025. (Photo by JIJI Press / AFP) / Japan OUT (Photo by STR/JIJI Press/AFP via Getty Images)