May 29th, 2023: Congratulations are in order for Kyoto’s newest geiko! Mariko (槇里子) of Nishimura (西村) in Gion Kobu is celebrating her erikae! She is second of natori geiko Makiko (槇子)’s imōto to have their erikae and the first erikae so far this year for Gion Kobu. Her outfit is especially stunning with bright blue waves, all season flowers and plants, and treasures and a colorful crane obi! おめでとうさんどす槇里子さん ^o^! Images are courtesy of geiko Mihoko of Gion Kobu.