In ancient Japan, Kamuro (禿) were children, usually seven to fifteen years of age, who served as attendants for courtesans and Tayūs. They are rarely seen nowadays, as they only appear in Kyoto in the presence of a Tayū. Tayū (太夫) are the highest class of traditional entertainer in Japan. Though technically the highest class of geisha, a general term for the highest-ranking entertainers, tayū were distinguished historically from other geisha by the quality of their intensive training from a young age in numerous traditional artforms, and that they lived and worked in Kyoto, the capital of Japan, which remained the center of culture when the capital moved to Tokyo. In today's world, the Kamuro live at home with their families and attend schools just as other children do. They only come over to the Tayū to attend lessons for cultural activities and when they have work to do. They come to Tayū through referrals from friends and relatives, neighbours and customers. Kamuros pose for a photo at the Philosopher's Path.