Foreign tourists are astonished by a cute twin-tailed ghost (Maiko) in Kyoto, Japan.

Foreign tourists are astonished by a cute twin-tailed ghost (geisha)! Kyoto Gion is crowded with foreign tourists on Setsubun! Kyoto, Japan.
[4k video 60fps] The Setsubun Festival in Gion, Kyoto is a major event that attracts many tourists every year, but this year, there was an incident that became a hot topic especially among foreign tourists. That was when a "ghost" dressed as a cute twin-tailed maiko appeared and surprised them.
On Setsubun day, there is a custom called "ghost" in the Gion entertainment district. Originally, Setsubun signifies the arrival of a new season, and is known as the day to throw beans to ward off evil spirits. However, among the geisha and maiko of Gion, there is a unique way of enjoying the festival that continues as a tradition. That is the custom of dressing up as "ghost". On this day, unlike their usual gorgeous kimonos, geisha and maiko parade through the city in eccentric costumes. They are called "ghosts" because they look like monsters or ghosts.
Among them, a cute "ghost" maiko with twin tails attracted particular attention this year. Instead of her usual neat Japanese hairstyle, she had her hair tied up in high twin tails like a modern idol, and was wearing traditional maiko makeup with white powder. The contrast in appearance seemed to attract the attention of foreign tourists in particular.
How cute! (Is she a ghost? Is she an idol?))
Cries of surprise and excitement were heard, and tourists could be seen everywhere taking pictures with their smartphones. The twin-tailed ghost maiko walked lightly down the street, waving her hands with a smile. Occasionally, her fellow geisha around her would joke, "Don't be scared, she's a ghost," which made the tourists laugh even more.
This spectacle, a fusion of Kyoto tradition and modern pop culture, became a hot topic on social media, with many foreign tourists excitedly saying, "I want to come and see it again next year!" Gion's Setsubun Festival thus came to a spectacular close once again this year, filled with smiles and surprises.

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