Maiko and Geiko English Lesson Started
Ookini Zaidan has organized 'training for maiko ...
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2 People from Miyagawacho Awarded as Traditional Entertainment Certificated People 2005
Ookini Zaidan has awarded geiko who have long career ...
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Kyoto Autumn Dance Performance
It is a new project which shows another traditional aspect of hanamachi culture.
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Beer Garden in Kamishichiken
Geiko and maiko in yukata (summer casual kimono) welcome ...
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Miyako Odori Original Calendar on Sale!
The original calendar of Miyako Odori (starting in April) is ...
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Gion Kouta Festival
The most well-known song in hanamachi is Gion Kouta. On November 23rd, the ...
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Shigyoshiki
Geiko and maiko attend a solemn ceremony wearing formal kimono and kanzashi (hair ornament) of rice ear motif.
| January |
7th: Gion Kobu, Miyagawacho, Pontocho, Gion Higashi
9th: Kamishichiken |
Setsubun
Geiko and maiko join soy bean scattering and perform dance.
Yasaka Shrine: Gion Kobu, Miyagawacho, Pontocho, Gion Higashi
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine: Kamishichiken
Obake
On the night of setsubun, geiko and maiko enjoy their favorite disguise and visit ozashiki. The costume is from traditional to modern. It is from general public culture from the Edo period. The ozashiki is filled with laughter all night.