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May 11th, 2022: Congratulations are in order! Katsuki (勝貴) of Daimonji (大文字) in Kamishichiken has turned her collar and become a geiko! She is the first erikae for Kamishichiken since 2020 and is a sign that they’re bouncing back from the pandemic. Her kimono is simple with weeping willows, a known symbol of the geiko profession, but very apt as it represents flexibility, strength, and beauty ^^ おめでとうさんどす勝貴さん ^o^! Image is courtesy of Adachi Kyoto.
May 2022: A new geiko will soon be born! Katsuki (勝貴) of Daimonji (大文字) is currently wearing the sakkō hairstyle ahead of her upcoming erikae! She’s wearing her okiya’s famous sakkō outfit along with ohaguro and she couldn’t be any lovelier! Her erikae will be taking place on May 11th ^^ Image is courtesy of Kitano Shiki.
Merry Christmas from Yuri and his new little sister Katsuki! メリークリスマス (^^♪勇利くんと勝貴ちゃん! #christmas #fish #betta #yuri #katsuki #bow #メリークリスマス #魚 #勇利 #勝貴
We’re going full steam ahead towards the end of the year, so the karyukai is currently in the middle of a great deal of activity! Karyukai News -Mikako (実佳子) of Nishimura (西村) in Gion Kobu had her erikae on Tuesday (October 24th). -Katsuki (勝貴) of Daimonji (大文字) in Kamishichiken had her misedashi on Thursday (October 26th). She is the imōto of Katsune (勝音), also of Daimonji. -Toshinana (とし七菜) and Toshinami (とし菜実) of Komaya (駒屋) in Miyagawa Cho will be having their misedashi on Wednesday (November 1st). -The Gion Odori (祇園をどり) in Gion Higashi begins on Wednesday (November 1st) and will run until November 10th. Blog News -What’s In a Dance? Part 4 looked at Kurokami (黒髪) - Black Hair. -Getting To Know Me - Part 1 examined my drinking habits. -The Random Fact of The Week put a spotlight on the otokoshi of Gion Kobu. -Thank you to everyone once again for sending in so many questions! I’m as happy answering them as you likely are sending them in ^^! -Most popular questions of the week were: -What’s up with samurai eri? -Why do geimaiko bend their knees when they dance? -Can you tell me a bit about Satsuki of Tsurui? -How did Gion become more popular than Kamishichiken? -How long do misedashi and erikae last?
October 26th, 2017: Congratulations to Katsuki (勝貴) of Daimonji (大文字) in Kamishichiken on the occasion of her misedashi! She is the first imōto of Katsune (勝音), also of Daimonji, and the newest Daimonji maiko since 2012. With her debut the number of maiko in Kamishichiken has risen to 10 ^^ おめでとうございます勝貴ちゃん ^o^! Images courtesy of Adachi_Kyoto on Instagram.
Plenty of news is going around right now, so let’s get to it! Karyukai News -Fumine (文音) of Okatome (岡とめ) in Gion Higashi will be having her misedashi on Wednesday (October 11th). -The two shikomi from Komaya (駒屋) in Miyagawa Cho began their minarai period this week! Their geimei are Toshinami (とし菜実) and Toshinana (とし七菜) and will debut in November. Their onesan is currently unknown. -The newest Kamishichiken minarai appeared during the Zuiki Matsuri on Wednesday! She’s from Daimonji (大文字) and her geimei Katsuki (勝貴). Currently her onesan is unknown but her misedashi will also be in November. Blog News -A Random PSA on Differentiating a Maiko From a Faiko is a guide that allows people to tell the difference between a real maiko and a tourist who’s dressed up as a maiko while out on the Kyoto streets and in uploaded images. -What’s In a Dance? Part 1 looked at the Gion Kouta (祇園小唄). -What’s That Thing? Part 2 focused on casual wear for maiko and geiko. -The Random Fact of The Week looked at the dates for the fall odori season and the eight neighborhoods of Gion Kobu. -Mylo’s Pick of the Week went to Fumiyuki (ふみ幸) of Katsufumi (勝ふみ) in Kamishichiken. -Your questions this week have been substantial and it’s amazing to see how many people are interacting with the blog itself. Thank you so much to everyone who takes their time to read everything that I’ve put out so far and for those who want to learn more. I do ask that people use the search function or browse through the tabs before asking a question though as many can be answered by some simple rummaging ^^
October 4th, 2017: Today at the Zuiki Matsuri in Kamishichiken another surprise has appeared! Standing beside Naokinu (尚絹) and Naoai (尚あい) of Nakasato () is a new minarai! The newest minarai in Kyoto is from Daimonji (大文字) and her geimei is Katsuki (勝貴)! Right now it’s not known who her onesan is, but as a huge Yuri on Ice fan I approve of her geimei. Her misedashi will be in November ^^ Image courtesy of Sebastien_Osaka on Instagram.
