Uncharted Territory

JAPAN IS WIDELY celebrated for its compelling and multifaceted culture, but there is also an unscathed, unspoken beauty to be found in the geisha world. And it’s unspoken for a reason; over centuries, only a few have had the opportunity to glimpse the private lives of geishas.

One such person is the acclaimed Singaporean photographer, Russel Wong, who found himself in Kyoto capturing the traditions of the geisha up close – a huge undertaking that spanned 13 years.

Thanks to Wong, we can now get an insider’s look