Comments on: Through the Sandbox Lens #11 – A Maiko in Kyoto

By: LadyE

LadyE — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 23:06:02 +0000

Devin, I wish I was. I was there this summer. Loved every moment.

By: Devin Galaudet

Devin Galaudet — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 22:52:00 +0000

I freaking love Kyoto. Are you there now!

By: wandering educators

wandering educators — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 03:42:00 +0000

gorgeous!

By: Nancie (Ladyexpat)

Nancie (Ladyexpat) — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 00:38:00 +0000

A maiko is a geiko in training. What I learned when I was in Japan is that the girls can enter “Maiko School” at the age of 16. Apparently, there is no age limit. They live in dormitories in Kyoto and go to school to learn things like the tea ceremony, dancing, playing an instrument.

By: SoloFriendly

SoloFriendly — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 12:56:00 +0000

I know nothing of Japanese culture…what is a maiko, and what is a geiko? I recognize te makeup and costume from photos, but I have no idea what their role is.

By: Nancie (Ladyexpat)

Nancie (Ladyexpat) — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 03:15:12 +0000

Hi Dina, It really is a matter of luck. I also went on a walking tour and saw another on her way to work. I haven't posted that shot yet. I was definitely at the right place at the right time!

By: Dina VagabondQuest

Dina VagabondQuest — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 06:54:04 +0000

Love it, Nancy! Gorgeous moment, you capture her movement and mood there. I tried to spot some Maiko when we were in Kyoto years ago. I forget in Pontocho or Gion district. But there was none of them.

By: JessieV

JessieV — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 04:40:07 +0000

love this – gorgeous photo!

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