In Gion, Kyoto perhaps the most well-known area for geishas in Western literature. This image was taken at an invite only party were a geisha and maiko were hired to entertain the guests. The month was February so the motifs on a lot of the kimonos and kanzashi (hair ornaments is the ume (plum) blossom. February is the month when winter ends and the Lum blossom is the first flower to blossom. #gion #kyoto #selfie #natgeo #photooftheday #worldpeopleproject #photojournalism #photography #geisha #maiko #photocrati #blackandwhite #analogphotography













