A young shikomi, a girl in training to become a maiko (or apprentice geisha) in the Gion HIgashi district. She will make her debut as a maiko in September.
princess_of_llyr, kikuryu, aitai, myhappypenguin, and 22 other people added this photo to their favorites.
Royce Okobo [deleted] 70 months ago | reply
I cant wait to see what shell be like! Wow!
myhappypenguin 70 months ago | reply
ah ha - i will have to go back to kyoto in september :-)))
Leogude 70 months ago | reply
Wonderful photo. I wish I could capture shots like you.
mboogiedown 65 months ago | reply
I don't know what her name is... I left before her debut. But I did talk to her "mother". When I asked her name, she told me it hadn't been decided yet because she wouldn't be making her debut until Sept. When did Miyatsu make her debut? I am not familiar with her name. I hope I see her in the spring!
And thank you, Tayuu-san, for all your kind words and encouragement! Do you live in Japan?
Miegiku 65 months ago | reply
No I do not live in Japan, I am just in love with the culture. Especially the Maiko and Geiko!
fuyou-hime 55 months ago | reply
That looks like Kanoka.
ewoodham 53 months ago | reply
It is kanoka :)