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March 2017: formal debut of maiko Tatsuha and Yuriha of the Tama okiya in Gion Kobu by  kwc_photo on Instagram

Today in Kamishichiken: Erikae of Geiko Katsuna from the Daimonji Okiya!

Famous Katsuna finally became a Geiko! She had her Misedashi on the 15th of November 2012, so she was a Maiko for 4 years and 7 months.

Katsuna did somethinng quite unusual: Although she is a great dancer and most Maiko go on to become tachikata Geiko (dancers), Katsuna will work as a jikata Geiko (musician) from now on.

She has played the violin since she was little and was always interested in classcial music, so she probably decided that she loves music more than dance, and wanted to focus on it. Jikata Geiko are also in high demand, especially in small Kamishichiken, where currently only six of them are active.

In Kamishichiken, Jikata Geiko don’t wear the katsura (wig), white oshiroi and hikizuri; instead they were the simple yōhatsu hairstyle, subdued makeup and a more simple kimono, so we probably won’t see Katsuna wearing oshiroi anytime soon.

Katsuna looks so happy and proud and the simple look really suits her, she looks very elegant and mature! I’m sure that she made the right decision, if it makes her so happy! And it certainly won’t make her less famous and successful, she’ll be so busy as a jikata!

Congratulations Katsuna, and all the best wishes for your further career!

May 2016: second day of misedashi (formal debut) of maiko Koeri in Gion Kobu by  _tsuyuko_ on Instagram

Maiko Fukunae from Miyagawacho talking about her job - watch the whole video shot by DISCOVER KYOTO

“Komomo, a geiko (geisha), looks at herself in the mirror at home while a dresser helps her get ready to go to evening appointments in the Miyagawa district of Kyoto, Japan. Kichi, her dresser, holds the shoulders of the kimono to line them up properly, then pulls down the collar to reveal the nape of her neck, traditionally thought sexy in Japan. A dark red sash follows, then a pad tied in place over her stomach.“

Debut of maiko Katsusen (5th December 2013) by Estibaliz Mugeta on Flickr

Debut of maiko Mamefuji by WATASHAJI - BLOG. Click for more!