舞妓(Maiko)

Still remember the movie-Sayuri, where Chang Zhi Yi act as a 芸者(Geisha)? Geisha are traditional Japanese entertainers who skill in Japanese art, singing and dancing. Meanwhile apprentice geisha are called 舞妓(Maiko). In Japan, especially Kyoto,you still can see maiko along the street, but they are not the real maiko.The girls pay to become maiko, there are services in Kyoto, where you can have white make-up, put on a kimono, wear a okobo and act like a maiko for a few hours.

Three of my friends went for the "transformation" last week. And we guys had to become their photographer and bodyguard. Actually is a nice experience to join the girls for this because guys will not go for this kind of thing (although they have "samurai" course for guys).Everything was nice except we have to wait for like around 2 and a half hours for the girls to dress and make up.

I had the chance to practice using my new camera Nikon-D40, and some of the photo turn out to be satisfying. I think i still need more practicing because many of them still turn out to be disappointing.The shop named 四季,the service was good and the girls were happy with it.I attach the link here and you can have a look at the package they provide to change you into a maiko.