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Every August 1st, geiko and maiko dress in their formal kimono and visit their teachers and establishments they work at, giving thanks for their collaboration and expressing good hopes for the future. Wearing formal black kimono in the August sun shows their dedication to their craft! This Hassaku, you can see maiko Kimiharu and Kimiaki wearing the yakko shimada hairstyle as they are senior maiko now, and maiko Fumikiyo painting both lips, indicating she is now a second year maiko.

Umeyuu's danpatsu shiki: a ceremonial cutting of her elaborate sakkou hairstyle to symbolize her transition into a geiko. The ones closest to her: her okiya sisters, close friends and supporters participated in this intimate moment and shared their congratulations.

Maiko Umeyuu is currently wearing the sakkou hairstyle, symbolizing her transition into a geiko which is happening in just a few days, therefore she dances Kurokami while wearing a special formal outfit with auspicious motifs.

Maiko Kimiharu and Kimiaki wearing the Katsuyama hairstyle, which can only be seen for a short time - during the Gion Matsuri festival in July!

Maiko Umeyuu is now wearing the Osafune hairstyle, in preparation for her becoming a geiko! There's only a short time still to meet her as a maiko!

Big news in Miyajimacho! Maiko Umeyuu is wearing Oshun hairstyle in preparation for her sakkou period and erikae ceremony! Miyajimacho will soon gain a new geiko!

Miyajimacho's most senior maiko, Umeyuu, gave a heartfelt performance of Rokudan kuzushi at this year's Fuji hanamikai! Doesn't she look wonderful among the wisteria branches?

Thank you so much for taking the time to look at my art. It means the world to me!