Back In Kyoto!
Takahiro! Hisashiburi! It's been a long time.
Peace from lantern-lit Miyagawa-cho! (*^_^*)v
Just checking in to let everyone know that after a few excellent days in Ena, we've finally arrived in Kyoto! Despite what these images might imply, we did not spend our first evening here chasing geisha, but we couldn't help running into them everywhere we went! The cherry blossoms are blooming, and hanami season, Gion's busiest, is in full swing.
Ichiwaka, one of the 13 new maiko that have made their debut so far this spring.
Takahiro, could you be any cuter?
Mamechiho
Konomi: Kawaii!
Miyako Odori : Opening Day Update!
The geiko Mari peforming the role of temae,preparing the tea slowly, mindfully, with utmost grace.
The good news is that Miyako Odori began today, and that I was there to see it! The bad news is that spectators are no longer permitted to photograph the performance without a special, expensive license. (ioi)
At least we can still take a few pictures during the tea ceremony (^_<)
The maiko Katsuyuki in the role of ohikae.