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January 23rd, 2023: Congratulations to Kyoto's newest geiko! Mameju (まめ樹) of Tama (多麻) in Gion Kobu is celebrating her erikae! She is the eighth imōto of natori geiko Mamesuzu (まめ鈴), also of Tama (4th of her imōto to become geiko), and the first erikae of the year for the gokagai! Her erikae was very unique in that it was actually snowing while she was doing her rounds! Fittingly enough, her outfit features snowflakes, grass, and chrysanthemums with a poem while her obi features golden cranes ^^ おめでとうさんどすまめ樹さん ^o^! Image is courtesy of Ono No Komachi.

November 2nd, 2018: You saw her from behind a few days ago, so now you can get a look at the face in front of the obi! Meet minarai Mameju (まめ樹) of Tama (多麻) in Gion Kobu! She has a very distinct face and is adorably cute! Her kanzashi features rounded butterflies and chrysanthemums, which is typical of Gion Kobu minarai kanzashi; unlike other districts, they use a special kanzashi with all season motifs instead of the usual monthly kanzashi. Mameju will switch to the regular monthly kanzashi following her misedashi at the end of the month ^^ Image courtesy of Exclusive Kyoto.