More Retirements

Another batch of retirements have now been confirmed. although two of the names should come as no surprise. Ichiume (市梅) of Ichi (市) in Kamishichiken Ichigiku (市ぎく) of Ichi (市) in Kamishichiken Tomihoshi (富豊志) of Tomikiku (富菊) in Gion Higashi Rumors surrounding the Ichi girls have been going around for a few months now, but it’s been confirmed by reputable sources that they are indeed gone. Shocking though is Tomihoshi as she was a maiko for only a year. 

According to trusted source @missmyloko, both Ichigiku and Ichiume of the Ichi Okiya have left the profession. I have not gone back to Kyoto since Umehina’s erikae. I wonder how many Maikos are still active in Kamishichiken now 😞