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Published: 2005-09-25 22:14:20 +0000 UTC; Views: 1080; Favourites: 21; Downloads: 18
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A shot of a Maiko rushing into a tea house in Kyoto along the famous Pontocho. A Maiko is a trainee Geisha who is a person of the arts and are traditional Japanese artist-entertainers. They were most popular in the 18th and 19th centuries, and are still in existence today, although the numbers are dwindling. A Geisha will wear a white collar to symbolize their status.Related content
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That is great! Please congratulate her for me and I hope she was not too offended at me taking a photo of her. She is stunning though!
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opps! nvm what I just said. I took a second look, It's maiko "hisacho" of the ponto-cho geisha district.
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Nice photo! I love her expression.
I am thinking her name is Ichimame. I'm best at full frontals telling Maiko from Maiko.
Ichimame of Pontocho, not to be confused by the much more famous Ichimame of Kamishichiken.
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Do you know the maiko and geisha then in Kyoto?
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Was this photo taken in summer? The dragonflies in her hair ornament and open weave of her kimono seem to indicate July-August perhaps.
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hi there, sorry for the lateness in response, but yes this photo was taken in late July! It is fascinating how geisha change their outfits so often to reflect natures seasons. Its wonderful!
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Ahhh Kyoto, this must have been around Gion. There are quite a few Geisha in activity in Gion as I remember. I must say that is an excellent capture, since I remember quite a few people trailing after several Maiko and or Geisha when they left the tea hous(es), making it rather difficult for an excellent shot such as this.
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Yes, it was a 'snap shot' in the real sense of the word! No maiko hunting from me! This was on the other side of the river from Gion although we saw plenty there too!
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Did you manage to swing by the Kabuki theater? I never made it inside but I heard it was amazing.
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It was amazing, but I was right at the back and really needed binoculars! It was a great expereince though, would like to go back and see the whole lot properly!
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Nice capture and I really love reading your descriptions. Glad you take the time to share info with others
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Thank for your coment, I really appreciate it. I am so short of time but I try and make tim to share my experiences and it is lovely to hear someone say they enjoy reading them and find the interesting. you have made my day!
Thank you
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A picture can say a thousand words. Some may not need to be described, but it's so nice to read about the story behind the scene and the event(s) that preeceeded and/or followed it.
Have a wonderful day and keep it up!
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really gorgeous! I love japanese make-up and stuff
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Yes it is fantastic, wish I would have had more time to take photos of the beautiful people of Japan
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