Gion (Kyoto, Japan) (by marcusuke)
Gion (Kyoto, Japan) (by marcusuke)
Kamishichiken Bon Odori (2012): Geiko Ichiteru | Geiko Katsukiyo (center) holding a paper lantern
Today in Kyoto (14th May 2012): misedashi of Maiko Ichitomi from Nakagishi Okiya, Gion Kobu.
Her oneesan is geiko Ichiyuri.
miyako ema kagami / Kitagawa Harunari
都絵馬鑑 速水春暁斎 輯 北川春成 画 1819年
一之巻より “祇園社 占出山 河合翰雪 1703年?”
“神功皇后三韓御征伐の時 肥前の国松浦川にて鮎をつり玉ひ御軍(みいくさ)の勝敗をうらなひ玉ひし故事を画く也 徂?祇園祭礼の山にうらで山とて?その様をここにうつせしものなり”
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Shigyoshiki - January 7th & 9th - Hanamachi: Gion Kobu, Gion Higashi, Pontocho, Kamishichiken, Miyagawacho
Shigyoshiki is the annual (traditional) opening ceremony in Kyoto that marks the start of another year for Kyoto’s Geiko and Maiko. Geiko and Maiko gather in their local hanamachi wearing formal black kimono and renew their vows for the new year. Following the ceremony, the Maiko and Geiko visit the local tea houses and business establishments to wish the start of an auspicious and prosperous new year.
Unknown photographer, ca. 1870 © Christian Polak Collection
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Maru obi with depictions of peacocks in bamboo and chrysanthemums.
Early to Mid Showa Era (1926-1989)
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