A maiko checks in with her Okiya on her ketai, or mobile phone, as she strolls Shijo-dori with her Yakuza-looking patron during Gion Matsuri's Yoiyama. A few geiko followed behind. (The Yakuza is like the Japanese mafia).
Monday, September 12, 2005
Modern Maiko
A maiko checks in with her Okiya on her ketai, or mobile phone, as she strolls Shijo-dori with her Yakuza-looking patron during Gion Matsuri's Yoiyama. A few geiko followed behind. (The Yakuza is like the Japanese mafia).
Labels:
asia,
culture,
Festival,
geiko,
geisha,
gion,
gion matsuri,
Hisamari,
japan,
kyoto,
maiko,
Pontocho,
pop culture,
traditional