#Kyo-Maiko

[my-anime-goods]

Otonari no Tenshi-sama ni Itsunomanika Dame Ningen ni Sareteita Ken (The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten) - New goods by MS Factory with new illustrations (Maiko​) for Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair (Kyo-Maf 2024)

[minkyungseokie]

𝚆𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝙸 𝚆𝚛𝚒𝚝𝚎 𝙵𝚘𝚛

𝔓𝔢𝔬𝔭𝔩𝔢'𝔰 𝔩𝔦𝔳𝔢𝔰 𝔡𝔬𝔫'𝔱 𝔢𝔫𝔡 𝔴𝔥𝔢𝔫 𝔱𝔥𝔢𝔶 𝔡𝔦𝔢. ℑ𝔱 𝔢𝔫𝔡𝔰 𝔴𝔥𝔢𝔫 𝔱𝔥𝔢𝔶 𝔩𝔬𝔰𝔢 𝔣𝔞𝔦𝔱𝔥

I’ll add More as I get further into series or start watching new series. People with pairings can be requested apart or together and the people highlighted in red will only be written if requested with their og partner

𝕍𝕥𝕦𝕓𝕖𝕣𝕤

Luca Kaneshiro

Mysta Rias

Ike Eveland

Shu Yamino

Sonny Brisko

Fulgur Ovid

Uki Violeta

Alban Knox

Yugo Asuma

Aster Arcadia

Ren Zotto

Kyo Kaneko

Regis Altare

Magni Dezmond

Noir Vesper

Gavis Bettel

𝔸𝕟𝕚𝕞𝕖

Attack on Titan

↳ Eren Yeager, Armin Arlert, Connie Springer, Jean Kirschtein, Erwin Smith, Reiner Braun, Levi Ackerman, Mike Zacharias, Marco Bott, Bertolt Hoover,

Black Butler

↳ Sebastian Michaelis, Ciel Phantomhive, Soma Asman Kadar, Alois Trancy, Baldroy, Finnian, Claude Faustus

Black Clover

↳ Yuno Grinberryall, Asta, Yami Sukehiro, Magna Swing, William Vangeance, Finral Roulacase, Klaus Lunettes, Rill Boismortier, Leopold Vermillion, Fugleon Vermillion, Gauche Adlai, Solid Silva, Nozel Silva, Julius Novachrono, Jack the Ripper, Mars,

Bleach

↳ Ichigo Kurosaki, Yasutora Sado, Uryū Ishida

Blue Exorcist

↳ Yukio Okumura, Rin Okumura, Igor Neuhaus, Mephisto Pheles, Shiro Fujimoto, Ryuji Suguro, Renzo Shima,

Blue Period

↳ Ryuji Ayukawa, Haruka Hashida, Yatora Yaguchi, Yotasuke Takahashi,

Buddy Daddies

↳ Kazuki Kurusu, Rei Suwa

Demon Slayer

↳ Tanjiro Komado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, Muzan Kibutsuji, Akaza/Hakuji Soyama, Kokushibo/Michikatsu Tsugikuni, Yoriichi Tsugikuni, Tamio Enmu, Doma/, Kaigaku Inadama, Muichiro Tokito, Gyomei Himejima, Kaigaya Ubuyashiki + Amane Ubuyashiki, Giyū Tomioka, Mitsuri Kanroji + Obanai Iguro, Sanemi Shinazugawa, Kyojuro Rengoku, Tegen Uzui + Hinatsur, Maiko, Suma, Sabito, Yushiro, Inosuke Hashibira, Genya Shinazugawa

Dungeon Meshi/Delicious In Dungeon

↳ Laios, Chilchuck, Shiro, Labru, Asebi/Izutsumi, Kaka,

Fairy Tail

↳ Gray Fullbuster, Juvia Lockser, Natsu Dragneel, Laxus Dreyar, Gajeel Redfox, Jellal Fernandes, Freed Justine, Bickslow, Alzack Connel and Bisca Connel(nèe Mulan), Macao Conbolt, Gildarts Clive, Lyon Vastia, Midnight/Macbeth, Cobra/Erik, Sting Eucliffe, Rouge Cheney, Rufus Lore, Zeref

Food Wars

↳ Soma Yukihira, Satoshi Isshiki, Shun Ibusaki, Akira Hayama, Ryo Kurokiba, Takumi Aldini, Joichiro Yukihira, Kojiro Shinomiya, Hitoshi Sekimori, Hisanao Kageura, Asahi Saiba

Fruits Basket

↳ Kyo Sohma, Yuki Sohma, Hatsaharu Sohma, Shigure Sohma, Momiji Sohma, Hatori Sohma, Ayame Sohma, Kazuma Sohma, Megumi Hanajima,

Haikyuu

↳ Daichi Sawamura, Kōshi Sugawara, Asahi Azumane, Ryūnoske Tanaka, Yū Nishinoya, Chikara Ennoshita, Hisashi Kinoshita, Kazuhito Narita, Tobio Kageyama, Shōyō Hinata, Kei Tsukishima, Keishin Ukai, Tadashi Yamaguchi, Tenma Udai, Akiteru Tsukishima, Tetsurō Kuroo, Morisuke Yaku, Taketora Yamamoto, Kenma Kozume, Sō Inuoka, Tōru Oikawa, Takahiro Hanamaki, Hajime Iwaizumi, Shigeru Yahaba, Akira Kunimi, Kentarō Kyōtani, Kaname Moniwa, Takanobu Aone, Kenji Futakuchi, Kōtarō Bokuto, Keiji Akaashi, Akinori Konoha, Wakatoshi Ushijima, Eita Semi, Satori Tendō, Tsutomu Goshiki, Kenjirō Shirabu, Yūji Terushima, Suguru Daisho, Kōji Hiroo, Kiyoomi Sakusa, Osamu Miya, Atsumu Miya, Aran Onjiro, Shinsuke Kita, Rintarō Suna, Kōrai Hoshiumi, Sachirō Hirugami

IDOLiSH7

Jujutsu Kaisen

↳ Satoru Gojo, Yuji Itadori, Megumi Fushiguro, Toge Inumaki, Yuta Okkotsu, Kiyotaka Ijichi, Kento Nanami, Yu Haibara, Suguru Geto, Muta Kōkichi/Mechamaru, Aoi Todo, Takuma Ino, Naoya Zenin, Sukuna, Chōsō, Yoshino Junpei, Fushiguro Toji

Life Lessons with Uramichi-Oniisan

↳ Tobikichi Usahara, Iketeru Daga, Uramichi Omota, Mitsuo Kumatani, Hanbee Kikaku, Hachita Kumatani

Lookism

↳ Park Hyungseok/Daniel, Hong Jaeyeol/Jae, Kang Dagyeom/DG, Jang Hyun/Eli, Lee Jinsung/ Zack, Lee Euntae/Vasco, Jin Hobin/Vin Jin,

March Comes In Like a Lion

↳ Rei Kiriyama

Mashle; Magic and Muscles

↳ Mash Burndead, Dot Barret, Lance Crown, Finn Ames, Abel Walker, Rayne Ames, Orter Mádl,

Mr. Villain’s Day Off

↳ Warumono-san, Akatsuki Red, Yoiyami Black

My Hero Academia

↳ Midoriya Izuku, Bakugo Katsuki, Todoroki Shoto, Yagi Toshinori, Aizawa Shota, Yamada Hizashi, Aoyama Yūga, Ida Tenya, Ojiro Mashiro, Kaminari Denki, Kirishima Eijiro, Sero Hanta, Tokoyami Fumikage, Kaibara Sen, Kuroiro Shihai, Awase Yosetsu, Tetsutetsu Tetsutetsu, Rin Hiryu, Honenuki Jūzō, Monoma Neito, Shinso Hitoshi, Togata Mirio, Shirakumo Oboro, Kamihara Shinya, Amajiki Tamaki, Shindō Yō, Shishikura Seiji, Shishido, Nishiya Shinji, Toyomitsu Taishirō, Takagi Ren, Takami Keigo, Ida Tensei, Sasaki Mirai, Shigaraki Tomura, Todoroki Toya/Dabi, Bubaigawara Jin, Sako Atsuhiro

Naruto (And all the sequels)

↳ Uzumaki Naruto and Hyuga Hinata, Uchiha Sasuke and Haruno Sakura, Uchiha Itachi, Gaara, Kankuro, Akamichi Choji, Nara Shikamaru and Temari, Hyuga Neji, Sai and Yamanaka Ino, Hatake Kakashi, Uchiha Obito/Tobi, Inuzuka Kiba, Aburame Shino, Rock Lee, Might Guy, Sarutobi Konohamaru, Umino Iruka, Darui, Omoi, Karatachi Yagura, Suigetsu Hōzuki, Orochimaru, Yakushi Kabuto, Deidara, Sasori

No Game No Life

↳ Shiro

One Piece

↳ Monkey D. Luffy, Roronao Zoro, Shanks, Portagas D. Ace, Usopp, Vinsmoke Sanji, Mihawk, Koby, Buggy

One Punch Man

↳ Saitama, Genos

Ouran High School Host Club

↳ Ootori Kyoya, Suoh Tamaki, Fujioka Haruhi, Haninozuka “Honey” Mitsukuni, Morinozuka “Mori” Takashi, Hitachiin Kaoru, Hitachiin Hikaru, Kasanoda Ritsu,

Play It Cool, Guys

↳ Shiki Soma, Shiki Sota, Futami Shun, Mima Takayuki, Ichikura Hayate, Igarashi Motoharu

SpyxFamily

↳ Yor Forger and Loid Forger, Yuri Briar,

Tokyo Ghoul

↳ Kaneki Ken, Suzuya Juuzou, Nagachika Hideyoshi, Kirishima Ayato, Nishio Nishiki

Tokyo Revengers

↳ Hanagaki Takemichi and Tachibana Hinata, Tachibana Naoto, Sano Manjiro, Ryuguji Ken and Sano Emma, Baji Keisuke, Mitsuya Takashi, Kawata Nahoya/Smiley, Kawata Souya/Angry, Sendo Atushi, Yamamoto Takuya, Suzuki Makoto, Yamagishi Kazushi, Hanma Shuji, Matsuno Chifuyu, Hanemiya Kazutora, Kokonoi Hajime, Shiba Hakkai, Shiba Taiju, Kurokawa Izana, Sanzu Haruchiyo, Haitani Ran, Haitani Rindo

The Daily Life of the Immortal King

↳ Wang Ling, Chen Chao, Tang Jingze, Liang Fei

The Devil Is a Part-Timer

↳ Maou Sadao/Satan Jacob, Urushihara Hanzō/Lucifer, Ashiya Shirou,

The Disastrous Life of Saki K

↳ Saki Kusuo, Saki Kusuke, Kaido Shun

Twin Star Exorcist

↳ Enmadou Rokuro, Unomiya Tenma, Yūto Ijika

Yowamushi Pedal

↳ Onoda Sakamichi, Modousuji, Makishima Yusuke, Imaizumi Shunsuke, Shinkai Hayato, Toudou Jinpachi, Tsuji Akihisa, Aoyagi Hajime, Tadokoro Jin, Teshima Junta, Naruko Shoukichi, Manami Sangaku, Kinjou Shingo

Zom 100: Bucket List Of the Dead

↳ Tendō Akira, Ryūzaki Kenichiro/Kencho

𝕊𝕙𝕠𝕨𝕤 (𝕀𝕟𝕔𝕝𝕦𝕕𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕚𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕟𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟𝕒𝕝)

Alice in Borderland

↳ Shuntaro Chishiya, Ryohei Arisu, Niragi Suguru

Criminal Minds

↳ Aaron Hotchner, Spencer Reid

OPLA

↳ Monkey D. Luffy, Roronao Zoro, Shanks, Mihawk, Buggy

Sweet Home

↳ Cha Hyunsu, Lee Eunhyuk, Jung Jaeheon

Squid Game

↳ Thanos, Song Gi-hun, Hwang In-ho, Kang Sae-byeok

The Imperfects

↳ Juan Ruiz

The Uncanny Counter

↳ So Mun, Ga Motak, Kwon Suho, Shin Hyukwoo

𝔸𝕟𝕚𝕞𝕒𝕥𝕖𝕕 𝕄𝕠𝕧𝕚𝕖𝕤

Encanto

↳ Bruno Madrigal, Camillo Madrigal

Ultraman: Rising

Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse/ATSV

𝕄𝕠𝕧𝕚𝕖𝕤/𝔹𝕠𝕠𝕜𝕤

Avatar 2009/Avatar Way of the Water

↳ Ao’nung, Jake Sully and Neytiri, Neteyam Sully, Lo’ak Sully, Tonowari and Ronal

Avengers

↳ Peter Parker(Tom Holland’s)

Descendants(All of them except Red)

↳ Benjamin Florian and Mal, Carlos Oscar De Vil and Jane, Jay, Harry Hook, Doug and Evie

Narnia(All of them)

↳ Peter Pevensie, Caspian, Edmund Pevensie

Percy Jackson

↳ Percy Jackson and Annabeth Chase, Leo Valdez, Nico DiAngelo and/or Will Solace, Jason Grace, Ethan Nakamura, Luke Castellan, Travis Stoll, Connor Stoll, Lityerses, Apollo

Kane Chronicles

↳ Anubis, Carter Kane

Magnus Chase

↳ Magnus Chase and/or Alex Fierro, Blitzen, Hearthstone, Loki, Thomas Jefferson Jr

Harry Potter

↳ Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Fred Weasley, George Weasley,

𝕍𝕚𝕕𝕖𝕠 𝔾𝕒𝕞𝕖𝕤

Dangonronpa

Genshin Impact

Love and Deepspace

Obey Me

Stardew Valley

Twisted Wonderland

𝔸𝕔𝕥𝕠𝕣𝕤

Andrew Garfield

Charlie Bushnell

Finlay MacMillan

Iñaki Godoy

Jeff Ward

Milo Manheim

Pearce Joza

Peter Gadiot

Taz Skylar

Tom Holland + Zendaya

𝔽𝕠𝕣𝕞𝕦𝕝𝕒 𝟙

[missmyloko]

Hi Justine 👋😊

I had to admit that I wanted to ask you this question long time ago, but I was too afraid of being disrespectful.

On 3rd March, Two maiko had debuted in Yuzawa.

One thing that caught my attention was that the nigongami looked disheveled, and the quality of their shironuri seem lower than the make up I've seen in other maiko, geisha, geiko, geigi, hangyoku...

I decided to ask you today because I've seen the person from the Instagram account @geishamaiko has talked about them.

I don't know if by the time you are reading this the story is still available and I don't think that it is correct to add the image here, so I will write you what the post in his story says:

"I agree that many areas of Japan can recover their Kagai. but it cannot be done by copying Kyoto."

"The girls can't make a debut with a hairstyle like that. It is very ridiculous."

"They can't dance smiling and looking around. To maintain tradition there must be a basis. It becomes a tourist spectacle imitating Kyoto"

Also, he added this link, where you can see them dancing.

https://local-tv.marketplace.rakuten.co.jp/abs/mov/240308_02/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabWEZGHeZhGRZPbah5Nqg7q4owq-BMvWLcVQoXbHJvIl3fQS0H3X9XeDjA_aem_AWU7tnBrKcxInP7znxencSeIqo0BlopsYbGjj8HyHWymGke6mHO84xpt-ezevos_Ye31NzmjeOOLTAUWQmHNeIYR

With that being said, what is your opinion about their situation?

Yuzawa's geimaiko population is relatively new as they've undergone a revival project to keep the traditions going there with new blood. This isn't uncommon for small pockets of geisha in rural areas across the country and most are even being helped by their local governments to do so. Yuzawa's traditions are based on Kyoto's, with their girls even wearing some kimono and obi previously owned by Kyoto okiya. They learn the Okamoto style of dance, but will also dance the Gion Kouta as seen in the video. This was the first time they've ever done a misedashi ceremony like the ones done in Kyoto, so they were trying it out as a way to show off their current members and to drum up some support for the new girls. Obviously the new maiko didn't look perfect as they didn't have professional makeup artists doing their oshiroi (the girls themselves likely did it) and their hair was likely done by their onesan (I don't think Yuzawa has a nihongami specialist, but I could be wrong), but overall it was a decent presentation, and as long as the girls and the guests had a good time then that's what mattered. To say that they can't dance while smiling or looking around just shows how uneducated the commenter is as traditional dance isn't as stiff or unfeeling as they seem to think. Yes, the Inoue style, who follows the Noh tradition, doesn't show much emotion at all, but other styles that follow the Kabuki tradition, such as Okamoto or Umemoto, can and do. This is why the finale of the Kyo Odori, which is choreographed in the Umemoto style, promotes a very expressive style of dance where even the singing of the lyrics to the song is encouraged! So, sometimes you just need to stop and analyze what's going on instead of just criticizing the outward appearance that you have no prior information about ^^

[maigeiko]

hi! i’ve heard that in tokyo, the geisha district kagurazaka is open to taking foreigners (i believe). if that is true, how would that necessarily happen? and how would it work? like certain hair types. for example, lets use me! i am a african american person who is light skin with curly hair. how would they make my hair into the way maiko have theirs? use a wig? get a lace front? etc etc.

Hey! I can't confirm that, only know that the Kagurazaka Geisha Union is open for new Geisha/Hangyoku recruits. You asked about the hair: The wigs ("Katsura") worn by Hangyoku or Geisha look like this (example of one specific hairstyle, but the structure is the same with all wigs): https://azuma-online.shop/?pid=178657614 Hangyoku's hair is usually not much longer than shoulder/scapula length, and for Geisha, even shorter works for Yohatsu, but a bob might be too short (Yohatsu uses hair padding, but as far as I know, no extensions - Azusa mentions here her hair is shorter than ever and she might have gone too far with cutting it). All nine "foreign Geisha" I know of (starting from 2009) have/had straight hair. I'm not a hairdresser and don't have any experience with curly hair, but I don't see why Nihongami wouldn't work if you don't have straight hair, as long as it's long enough. Let me link you some examples, so you can see for yourself how Nihongami works, and if it would be possible for you: 1. Some modern Nihongami with simple tools and no extensions on a wig head: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNOH4wmVz1o 2. Tsubushi shimada on an actual person with extensions and hair padding, I think this is pretty close to the way Maiko/Hangyoku get their hair done: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpBIX4YQBTo 3. Wareshinobu and Ofuku Kyo Maiko style: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVoZSOS-wrQ Hope this helps!

[itsmarjudgelove]

The maiko's darari obi on full display while she dances. As she twists and turns the hints of gold thread and kyo-embroidery woven into the obi catches the light; shimmering. It is a lightshow and the maiko is the star

[geimaikospottingsl]

Ozashiki - April 6th, 2023 by Toshiha Magic Via Flickr: I debuted a new dance at ozashiki (a teahouse banquet party with geiko (geisha) and maiko (apprentice geiko).) It's a bit of a teaser for a longer dance to be performed during our Kyo Odori, on April 29th! I hope you can make it ^^ Photo taken in Komayaka Ochaya, Kyoto Kagai sim. maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Kyoto/205/156/31 If you want to experience some traditional Kyoto culture and geisha culture in SL, this is the place to be!

[dummy-kanji]

Kioto Dancing Girl by Kusakabe Kimbei 1880s por Blue Ruin 1 Por Flickr: Photograph number “55” in the catalogue of over 2,000 images by the Kusakabe Kimbei Studio of Yokohama, entitled “Kioto Dancing Girl”. This hand-coloured albumen photograph shows maiko (apprentice geisha) O-Hisa of Kyoto dressed in an elaborate dove motif kimono.

[japonesices]

<strong>Maiko Danko with Fan 1910s <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/blue_ruin_1/">by Blue Ruin 1</a></strong>

Maiko (apprentice geisha) Danko (or Dango), appears in the 1917 Miyako Odori (Cherry Dance) programme.

[ileftmyheartintokyo]

Inu-Hariko Pocchiri 1938 by Blue Ruin 1 Via Flickr: Maiko (apprentice geisha) Fumi with a charming Inu-hariko (folk dog doll) pocchiri (sash clasp).

[broadwaylover17]

Multicouples| Get You The Moon

For the pairings that I love ❤️ 

[geimei]

This year’s Kyō Odori poster has been released! It features one junior and one senior Maiko, Maiko Kikusana from the Hanafusa Okiya and Maiko Kanako from the Kawahisa Okiya.

The Kyō Odori is Miyagawacho’s annual spring dance performance. It runs from the 1st of April to the 3rd sunday of the month and there are four performances a day.

Source: 竹中邦彦 on Instagram

[geisha-kai]

April 2018: after the Kyo Odori’s tea ceremony with geiko Toshisumi, maiko Chikasuzu, and Toshinami by  miyagawacho_kikuya on Instagram

New blog is up! Visit HERE  🌟 🌟 🌟

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[chitaka45]

京都 「京の七夕」舞妓茶屋 kyoto 「kyo no tanabata」maiko

[missmyloko]

I'm so surprised but also glad to hear about Koaki of Kaden returning to the profession! I attended the Kyo Odori in 2024 and was captivated by her beauty, she has incredibly expressive eyes. What will happen to her rank and seniority now that she is returning after a short hiatus? Will all the maikos be "more senior" than her?

She was only gone for a short time, so her seniority will only be reset a small bit. As to how much exactly remains to be seen though ^^

[maigeiko]

Karyukai Book collection, 2022 edition

It’s been a while since the last book feature on this blog. The collection has grown, maybe you are also interested in Gei-/Maiko related books and find this helpful.

Category 1: Japanese only or Japanese with only little English …Hiroshi Mizobuchi - Showa no Gion: b&w photos depicting life in Gion Kobu in the 1970’s and 80’s. Captions are entirely in Japanese, but easy to translate, since they are mostly dates and names. At the end of the book, there are few pictures from the 1930’s and 40’s. …Sumi Asahara - Tokyo Rokkagai: Interviews with Tokyo Geisha, history and map of the main six Tokyo Kagai, old and new photos. Books on the subject of Tokyo Geisha are fairly rare, so this is a good source of information. …Hiroshi Mizobuchi - Hannari Kyo Maiko no Shiki: photos of the seasonal events and celebrations in the Kyoto Hanamachi, with Map and full Ochaya list. …Keiko Tanaka - Nihongami taizen: despite featuring Maiko Fukuno on it’s cover, only a little part of it deals with Maiko Nihongami. It has a bit of Tayu/Sumo/new Nihongami as well, the largest part however is focusing on the various historical hairstyles displayed at the Kushi Matsuri. …Kobunshi Katsura - Showa Meigiren: featuring portraits of 228 senior Geisha in the late Showa period. Some of them worked in Hanamachi that no longer exist, 31 of them are still active in 2022. …Tetsuo Ishihara - Maiko no kamigata: showing Maiko hairstyles, how to tie them, Kanzashi calendar, Pocchiri showcase, and a Maiko getting dressed …Tetsuo Ishihara - Kyo Shimabara Tayu: similar to Maiko no Kamigata, but focusing on Tayu hairstyles. Contains a little overview about the then-current Tayû and some of their activities around the year.  …Hiroshi Mizobuchi - Gion, the world of stylish parties: Photos by HM (mostly Gei/Maiko, but also some Hanamachi architecture and food), Maiko illustrations, old (Taisho/early Showa) photos of Gion Kobu Gei-/Maiko and interviews with selected Gei/Maiko and Karyukai workers. …Noboru Hamaoka - Gion to Maiko: mostly b/w photos, some colour photos featuring people who live in the Karyûkai: including Gei-/Maiko, dance teachers and hairdressers, Gion’s cityscape, Kanzashi and Okiya interior. More text than photos. …Hiroshi Mizobuchi - Kyo Miyagawacho: Photo book, bit of history, events through the year. “History of Miyagawacho” by the then head of the Ochaya Union fully translated to English, otherwise the main content is in Japanese. Miyagawacho map and Ochaya list on the last pages. …Hiroshi Mizobuchi - Kyo Pontocho: similar to Kyo Miyagawacho, but smaller format and less text …Hiroshi Mizobuchi - Gion Mai Goyomi: HM photos on abysmal tiny pages. Can’t recommend. Heard there are two editions of this, that differ, so maybe the other one is bigger?

Category 2: English or Japanese with full English translation in the same book. …Liza Dalby - Geisha: LD lived in Kyoto and worked with Pontocho Geiko in the 1970′s. In this book, you can read about her experiences …Kikuya - I, a Geisha: written by an Akasaka Geisha, has infos about her profession, some infos about the history of selected Tokyo Hanamachi.  …various - Geisha: beyond the painted smile: lots of text but only little content. Few nice photos. Only worth buying if it’s really cheap. …John Paul Foster - Geisha and Maiko of Kyoto: portraits of and interviews with several Gei/Maiko, studded with anecdotes of JPF’s experiences as photographer in Kyoto. …Percival Perkins - Geisha of Pontocho: Experiences with Pontocho Geiko and Maiko in the 1950’s and short biographies of selected GeiMaiko. …Kyoko Aihara - Geisha: good and basic book from the late 1990′s focusing on Hanamachi life in Kyoto. You can spot some familiar faces of Geiko who were Maiko then, or Geiko who just retired recently. …Mineko Iwasaki - Geisha of Gion: autobiography of one of the most famous Kyoto Geiko, including anecdotes from her elders (for example, concering life in the Hanamachi during WWII) …John Paul Foster - now a Geisha: while “Geisha and Maiko of Kyoto” offers a rather broad spectre of topics, this is focused on the change from Maiko to Geiko: Sakko and Erikae. JPF portrays three Maiko, then Geiko during this time of transition. …Kazuhiko Matsumura - Subtle Beauty: originally a photo essay published in a newspaper. It’s about Maiko and Geiko from the five Kyoto Hanamachi in all stages of their carreers. …Hiroshi Mizobuchi - the Kagai in Kyoto: probably the only HM book mostly translated to English. Apart from being an updated version of books like “Kyoto Gion, Kyoto Pontocho, Kyoto Miyagawacho”, an entire chapter is dedicated to Satsukis way from Shikomi to Geiko.  …Taka Kobayashi - Utsuyaka: full-page photos of Kosen (Gion Kobu) with only little text. The book itself is a pretty large format, so you can have a good look at her outfits. …Kelly Foreman - the Gei of Geisha: densely packed with information on around 250 pages, concerning arts, economy and the social aspects of being a Geisha.  …Sayo Masuda - Autobiography of a Geisha: SM endured a lot of abuse from childhood on, was sold to an Okiya in Kamisuwa Onsen at the age of 12 and worked as a Geisha until she was “bought” by a patron around 1939. 

Category 3: originally published in Japanese, available in lots of different languages, but not English. …Kiharu Nakamura - Memoiren einer Geisha: KH worked as Geisha in Shinbashi for around 2 years in the early 1930′s. Only around 20% of the whole book deal with her time before retirement, so the title is a bit misleading. Nevertheless, it’s a nice source of information on pre-war Shinbashi.

[umeno-okiya]

Maiko Umesana wearing a yellow kimono for Kyo no Tanabata

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