Key Famous Streets Vocabulary - Gion

more than what is typical or usual, often indicating extra importance or attention

a city in central Japan on southern Honshu; a famous cultural center that was once the capital of Japan

a country that is in East Asia and made up of many islands

belonging to or following the methods or thoughts that are old as opposed to new or different ones

relating to the country, people, culture, or language of Japan

the general beliefs, customs, and lifestyles of a specific society

a Japanese woman trained to entertain men with conversation and singing and dancing

visually pleasing in a charming way

made of a hard material that forms the branches and trunks of trees

to go somewhere for a short time, especially to see something

a series of performances of music, plays, movies, etc. typically taking place in the same location every year

having an appealing quality

someone who provides enjoyment and amusement to others through various forms of performance, such as music, comedy, acting, or magic

to have something such as clothes, shoes, etc. on your body

a long and loose robe with wide sleeves that is fastened with a sash, originally worn on formal occasions in Japan

any type of substance that one uses to add more color or definition to one's face in order to alter or enhance one's appearance

a place where tea is served, often accompanied by snacks or light meals

a place where we pay to sit and eat a meal

a type of tea made from the leaves and buds of the tea plant, and it has a green color and a slightly bitter taste

having a very pleasant flavor

a dish of small rolls or balls of cold cooked rice flavored with vinegar and garnished with raw fish or vegetables, originated in Japan

a type of Japanese fried food, usually made with seafood or vegetables that are coated in a light batter and deep-fried

free from conflict, violence, or disorder

being present, existing, or in circulation in the current time or situation

an era in European history, between about AD 1000 and AD 1500, when the authority of kings, people of high rank, and the Christian Church was unquestionable

(of a place) full of activity or people

a place, usually a building, with a stage where plays and shows are performed

a portable light consisting of a handle and a housing that contains a light source

to make something bright by means of color or light

to go outside and move on one's feet for pleasure or exercise

to visit a place to discover what it is like

the season that comes after winter, when in most countries the trees and flowers begin to grow again

any of numerous trees and shrubs producing a small fleshy round fruit with a single hard stone; many also produce a valuable hardwood

a flower or a lot of flowers, particularly on a bush or a fruit tree

a type of folktale that typically features mythical creatures, magical events, and enchanted settings, often with a moral lesson or a happy ending