MollyB · @MollyB_
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The second most successful geisha of the whole Japan since postwar period: Mineko Iwasaki. She was active in Kyoto from 1964 to 1979. Her biography is a milestone for those wishing to understand modern geisha, in my opinion.

[The book goes under the name of "Geisha of Gion" in the UK and "Geisha: A Life" in the US]

#maiko #geisha #geiko #kyoto #舞妓 #芸者 #芸妓

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Alo Japan · @alojapan
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MollyB · @MollyB_
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Cherry blossoms are so important in Japan that an endless range of themed items is available during hanami season. Sakura also appear on geisha and maiko kimono, dominating both March and April outfits.

This couple of matching kimono is owned by Shigemori okiya in Kyoto, and worn here by senior maiko Kotsuru (left) and Kohatsu

📷 shiba.yukihime on IG

#maiko #geisha #geiko #kyoto #舞妓 #芸者 #芸妓

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MollyB · @MollyB_
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April is cherry blossom month in Japan, and apprentice geisha (named maiko, in Kyoto) are no exception. They wear sakura in long lines or in neat hemispheres. A few of them also dare to pair the flowers with small lanterns, a symbol of upcoming spring dances.

[In order: maiko Katsusen, Mamefuji and Marika]

#maiko #geisha #geiko #kyoto #舞妓 #芸者 #芸妓

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WACOCA · @wacoca
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WACOCA · @wacoca
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twitter.com/kiyoha_xxx/status/ より、桐貴清羽さん

“恥を忍んで公開します。人は数ヶ月でこんなに顔つきがこんなに変わる。
1枚目がデビューの日、2枚目がその数ヶ月後。何かに取り憑かれたかのようなブッサイクな顔wwwwwwwwこれを撮ってくれた人は1枚目の時も2枚目の時も「可愛い」って言ってたけど絶対嘘だろwwwww”

明らかにやつれてますね

#芸妓 #京都

Last updated 2 years ago