Beautiful Kyoto: Being a Maiko (featuring Fukunae-san)

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  • Though a lot of what goes on in Kyoto's geisha districts takes place in private teahouses and behind gilded screens, it's no secret that maiko (geisha apprentices) lead strict and challenging lifestyles in the pursuit of their art.
    Last year the Kyoto Fan (Discover Kyoto) team had the privilege of interviewing one of Miyagawa-chō's hard working maiko, Fukunae-san, to see what kind of training and preparation she goes through in order to one day become a top class geisha (or geiko, as they are called in Kyoto). Follow along as Fukunae-san takes us through an average day in her life, including music study, hair and make-up, dressing, and entertaining in the evenings. We hope you too will one day have a chance to experience this amazing Kyoto tradition.
    To see more of what Kyoto has to offer, check out our website:
    www.discoverkyoto.com

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  • @deenibeeniable
    @deenibeeniable 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15078

    The woman in the blue kimono looks exactly like the women painted on ancient screens. It's astonishing.

    • @MiriamImperial
      @MiriamImperial 4 ปีที่แล้ว +198

      Yes, that's exactly what I thought when I saw her.

    • @lord_xylozdoomsday959
      @lord_xylozdoomsday959 4 ปีที่แล้ว +90

      @@davidguyette2586 ur cunfusing that with greek paintings of double chins

    • @HawkinaBox
      @HawkinaBox 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      She really does

    • @lord_xylozdoomsday959
      @lord_xylozdoomsday959 4 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      @@davidguyette2586 round isn't elegant it stands for baby fat that's meant for the youth ful look that's why women in paintings have no neck they are made to look fat

    • @AllovertheplaceNala
      @AllovertheplaceNala 4 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      Her name is Kofuku from Miyagawacho. She is so beautiful ^^

  • @michelerodriguez2022
    @michelerodriguez2022 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15096

    She needs to drop a skin care routine omg she’s gorgeous

    • @abirulez97
      @abirulez97 4 ปีที่แล้ว +157

      probably involves paint

    • @AkaraSadiel
      @AkaraSadiel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +231

      18 years old....

    • @TheEsterciithaa
      @TheEsterciithaa 4 ปีที่แล้ว +257

      asian genes

    • @fisuji4013
      @fisuji4013 4 ปีที่แล้ว +273

      As an Asian, our wonderful genetics,

    • @ririo1281
      @ririo1281 4 ปีที่แล้ว +246

      @@AkaraSadiel im 18 and my eczema is killing me sis

  • @iva4038
    @iva4038 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7474

    *Can we just give a little credit to her hairstylist, she got some skills*

    • @Niziu.Delilah
      @Niziu.Delilah 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      1.1k likes no replies

    • @athyzkyh
      @athyzkyh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      tomatoes

    • @iva4038
      @iva4038 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Niziu.Delilah oh I didn't notice that I have so many likes until now

    • @margie5404
      @margie5404 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@iva4038 lol

    • @Oasisgoogoo
      @Oasisgoogoo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes you can

  • @mariamikos9473
    @mariamikos9473 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7709

    I wonder if she is a geiko now, 4 and a half years after filming. I hope she is

    • @telesamherring
      @telesamherring 4 ปีที่แล้ว +370

      I was wondering the same thing. It'd be great to see that she's achieved her dream

    • @discoverkyoto
      @discoverkyoto  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3235

      Thank you so much. nowaday Fukunae-san already retired from being Maiko. But Kofuku-san still being the Geisha.

    • @dennisvance4004
      @dennisvance4004 4 ปีที่แล้ว +705

      Discover Kyoto thank you for the information. On one hand it is sad to know the Geiko/Maiko world has lost an artist but on the other hand I wish them every happiness. ❀

    • @princerschannel7426
      @princerschannel7426 4 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      @@discoverkyoto
      Why? I'm Filipino and Muslim
      I wanted to be a giesha too
      Only me understands it because no giesha is here at our place
      Mindanao not manila
      I'm 13 junior highschool
      I'm ok with practice trainings
      Dance but I don't speak Japanese
      (I am left handed

    • @rc4083
      @rc4083 4 ปีที่แล้ว +403

      princers channel what the hell are you saying?

  • @hyube1108
    @hyube1108 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14143

    "A person should have one thing they can do with confidence."

    • @NyaLexar
      @NyaLexar 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1064

      im not bragging or anything , but my breathing is pretty neat

    • @user-sg6cp2zg3t
      @user-sg6cp2zg3t 7 ปีที่แล้ว +466

      ma1orie im not bragging or anything but i can come up with pretty neat excuses when i want to skip school or work

    • @jasdd2967
      @jasdd2967 7 ปีที่แล้ว +212

      ma1orie woah. stop showing off, it makes me feel bad.

    • @Emmand-bc6pk
      @Emmand-bc6pk 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      ma1orie *LIKE*

    • @daniellaaaaa
      @daniellaaaaa 7 ปีที่แล้ว +94

      Welp, I'll correct it by saying "...*at least* one thing they can do with confidence." .

  • @Boopierthanmost
    @Boopierthanmost 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7186

    they both look like fairies walking daintily on Earth. and their voice is so soothing

    • @malmorbidus2788
      @malmorbidus2788 7 ปีที่แล้ว +223

      Pxoxoxst123 that's the basis of their training lol
      embody perfection and femininity

    • @apdarkness905
      @apdarkness905 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Absolutely lovely to see. One of the greatest things about the city of Kyoto.

  • @Euriel1
    @Euriel1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3216

    It's so nice to see young Japanese people being proud of their ancient culture and traditions. Thank you for this beautiful video. I'm already preparing my luggage for a travel after Covid-19

    • @user-uc9px7de1j
      @user-uc9px7de1j 4 ปีที่แล้ว +79

      i'm a japanese but agree that so much. hope you can make it to come here as soon as possible 🥰

    • @discoverkyoto
      @discoverkyoto  2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      See you again in Kyoto!

    • @grookey77
      @grookey77 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I hope you're planning your trip!!

  • @h.m.6024
    @h.m.6024 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3482

    The Buzzfeed video did an awful job at portraying this beautiful art form, this video is truly wonderful!

    • @enec0
      @enec0 4 ปีที่แล้ว +230

      as expected from buzzfeed lol

    • @kimmyseon46
      @kimmyseon46 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Link?

    • @leagueofwildrift9781
      @leagueofwildrift9781 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      All american media is sucks, they are racist

    • @BaraJFDA
      @BaraJFDA 3 ปีที่แล้ว +110

      Oh gods, don't remind me of that. Yes, they did a horrific job. It was embarrassing. They failed miserably. They should have consulted and hired a REAL person who knows the craft. American media always fail on that one when it comes to cultural representations.

    • @milaliah
      @milaliah 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Buzzfeed always does awful lol

  • @TaoNaomi
    @TaoNaomi 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12571

    Her skin is FLAWLESSS OMG WHAT IS THIS SECRET

    • @reizayin
      @reizayin 6 ปีที่แล้ว +397

      a Japanese diet?

    • @morganolfursson2560
      @morganolfursson2560 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1268

      DNA , believe me it is all about DNA , many Japanese have a bad skin and many non Japanese have a great skin, this is all about your genes .
      You might think that eating properly, not drinking , not smoking , sleeping enough, avoiding heavy makeup , helps , but the Maiko wake up at 7am every day sometimes sooner , train all day , eat whenever they get the chance and time to , stay awake at parties every evening until midnight or 1am , and never get to sleep before 2 or 3am . Plus they are made to drink at parties and most of the customers smoke , including them passively, and they are covered in half an inch of makeup everyday . So this is most certainly not a good diet or healthy lifestyle , because non of that applies to a Maiko or Geiko Geisha . This is all about DNA and good genes . I have a very good skin , but i drink , i smoke , i have 4 kids and a very demanding job so i basically never sleep , and i moiturize once a year after a sunburn . It's all about genes .

    • @PlasmicPenny
      @PlasmicPenny 6 ปีที่แล้ว +572

      Same. She literally paints her face with a ton of makeup and yet it's flawless. I'm envious.

    • @sassymedea3065
      @sassymedea3065 6 ปีที่แล้ว +184

      Shannon A .L they probably have a good skin care routine

    • @jackg237
      @jackg237 6 ปีที่แล้ว +174

      Tao Naomi I think it's more important to live healthfully and feel healthy, and if it reflects externally (clear skin) then that's a bonus. "Imperfect" skin can be not only unrelated to health, but beautiful in itself.

  • @loretohidalgo3533
    @loretohidalgo3533 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7893

    Her skin is so perf

    • @iloveyoufor10000years
      @iloveyoufor10000years 7 ปีที่แล้ว +322

      Loreto Hidalgo ikr it s like she has no pores

    • @mikiyong4010
      @mikiyong4010 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Loreto Hidalgo iii

    • @vian7174
      @vian7174 6 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      Loreto Hidalgo HOW DO I HAVE A SKIN LIKE HERS

    • @morganolfursson2560
      @morganolfursson2560 6 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      DNA , believe me it is all about DNA , many Japanese have a bad skin and many non Japanese have a great skin, this is all about your genes .
      You might think that eating properly, not drinking , not smoking , sleeping enough, avoiding heavy makeup , helps , but the Maiko wake up at 7am every day sometimes sooner , train all day , eat whenever they get the chance and time to , stay awake at parties every evening until midnight or 1am , and never get to sleep before 2 or 3am . Plus they are made to drink at parties and most of the customers smoke , including them passively, and they are covered in half an inch of makeup everyday . So this is most certainly not a good diet or healthy lifestyle , because non of that applies to a Maiko or Geiko , Geisha . This is all about DNA and good genes . I have a very good skin , but i drink , i smoke , i have 4 kids and a very demanding job so i basically never sleep , and i moisturize once a year after a sunburn . It's all about genes .

    • @morganolfursson2560
      @morganolfursson2560 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      And she is made up on this video , even when she appears as she is not wearing any makeup .

  • @unk605
    @unk605 3 ปีที่แล้ว +254

    肌綺麗すぎる…もはやタマゴ肌を超えている、赤ちゃんの肌より綺麗なんじゃないかと思うほどに肌が綺麗…

  • @user-eg8rf2db7x
    @user-eg8rf2db7x 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1779

    ここに出てくる姐さん、
    少し狐っぽい顔立ちなのでお化粧が似合っていて、とっても綺麗

    • @koi_A4
      @koi_A4 4 ปีที่แล้ว +180

      舞妓さんの化粧ってきつね顔とかの方が似合いますよね…外国人っぽい顔だと似合わなそう…

    • @9k_n7
      @9k_n7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +92

      ササ千鶴 先輩感つよくてすこ

    • @user-vu3gt2wd9v
      @user-vu3gt2wd9v 4 ปีที่แล้ว +147

      @@koi_A4
      日本美人って感じの人のが似合いそう
      環奈ちゃんとか、めちゃ可愛いけどこういう化粧はあんまり似合わなそう…

    • @user-gn3ek8uh5t
      @user-gn3ek8uh5t 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      多分ふく紘さんだと思います!

    • @soyabeans2266
      @soyabeans2266 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      なー 小ふくさんですよー

  • @ASMRJonie
    @ASMRJonie 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10048

    Even the way they talk it's soothing and beautiful, true artists!

    • @lamiah5604
      @lamiah5604 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Whisper Latina ASMR n

    • @StoatoftheSouth
      @StoatoftheSouth 6 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      The very word "Geisha" means artist, and to be a Geisha is to be judged as a moving work of art.... :D

    • @0822kasumis
      @0822kasumis 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      肌がきれい。

    • @nicolebemont7886
      @nicolebemont7886 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Jonie 💕

    • @niandralades3661
      @niandralades3661 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      eh?

  • @szelim6326
    @szelim6326 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6985

    "A person should have one thing they can do with confidence."
    I feel that nowadays we lack this kind of mentality... most people have dreams, yet are unable to achieve them, or even take a first step towards them, because of the fear of societal judgement, pressure, etc etc. We should be more openminded towards our dreams and do our best to strive for them!! :)

    • @TrixieTheShark
      @TrixieTheShark 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Well said

    • @aminahdazae
      @aminahdazae 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Couldn’t have said it better

    • @ShaniTheBurningTree
      @ShaniTheBurningTree 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      So right. And I often wonder why I feel so worthless....my confidence has been eclipsed by societal standards.

    • @rebeccajohnson7599
      @rebeccajohnson7599 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      @@ShaniTheBurningTree Yeah. I feel like nowadays especially, people can be pretty judgmental. Recently I found out that there is a lot that is required of me when it comes to being in the art industry, especially since I would like to go freelance. The problem is that not everyone will like my work, and that art is a luxury, not a necessity. It also requires connections, almost constantly it seems. But art is the one thing I can do well.
      But keep in mind, you do have a purpose. Even if you don't realize it, there is something inside of you that you can do to influence others or yourself. Society may demand a lot, and sure there are standard rules (you shouldn't be a delinquent or law breaker, or otherwise don't continue to be as such), but you don't have to allow society to engulf you until there is nothing. Don't let them rule over who you are, and don't feel like you are worthless if you aren't just like what societal standards may demand. You are a unique person, fearfully and wonderfully made.
      God bless you❤

    • @taehyungsyeontan7989
      @taehyungsyeontan7989 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @CoNfUsIoN I saw you in other video

  • @user-qm1om9xu6b
    @user-qm1om9xu6b 5 ปีที่แล้ว +332

    横顔が笑っちゃうくらい綺麗

  • @user-gz1kf8kl9s
    @user-gz1kf8kl9s 4 ปีที่แล้ว +385

    18歳とは思えない大人の魅力

  • @tina7151
    @tina7151 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1713

    Oh my gosh her skin is so flawless.

  • @onigireee
    @onigireee 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3049

    I absolutely love how she started off by saying that being a maiko is also about thinking of others. She put a completely different spin on a subject I've read and seen so much about... It's very very feel good. Most documentaries or features are about how harsh it is, but she makes you realise what drives these girls into becoming pieces of art themselves, and the dreams they hold.
    This is a lovely one!

    • @koneko3774
      @koneko3774 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I love this comment! So true c':

    • @donniebrasco11
      @donniebrasco11 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      You should watch memoirs of a geisha , its not happy all the time and that lifestyle is very harsh. Anyone who says different isn't a real geisha

    • @Kagome12able
      @Kagome12able 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I've always loved the idea of a maiko and she made it sound like any other hard working harsh job but in the most beautiful way.... Wish I could be a maiko lol

    • @Tamaki742
      @Tamaki742 5 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      @@donniebrasco11 Actually, Memoirs of A Geisha has been proven by historians to have lots of misinformations. I feel like it mixed up geisha and oiran, which are 2 completely different things.

    • @apdarkness905
      @apdarkness905 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@Tamaki742 Yeah, Oiran are like cheaper versions of Maiko and Geisha. Much more respectable establishments are strict and hard on their Maiko to be sure, but tend to treat and care for them way better. Besides which, the events of Memoirs of a Geisha are set during a time of massive upheaval in Japan, a lot more was at stake. I do agree that the movie mixed up Oiran and Geisha, because a lot of what happened in the movie was incorrect.

  • @Amalys_Mistwaltz
    @Amalys_Mistwaltz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +321

    "if you want to become something you have to take the plunge and go straight for it". Those words keep me on track when I get lost or depressed. I always come back to this video every once in a while. She is so inspirational and motivational that I can't help but admire her. I hope she became a geiko.

    • @chickenuniee9124
      @chickenuniee9124 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      She retired sadly
      Maikos and Geiko are going extinct now they are only 300+
      Left

    • @Oshidorinohina
      @Oshidorinohina 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@chickenuniee9124 Due to Covid there are 243 active geiko and maiko in Kyoto.

    • @obitoo6625
      @obitoo6625 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​​@@Oshidorinohina this is so sad, I'm not even asian, I'm from latin america, but I discovered the world of Geishas and Maiko like a year ago and I'm EXTREMELY fascinated with it, it's such a beautiful peace of japanese culture that has me hypnotized, I saw films and other media that showed how this world was like a century ago, and now I'm curious about how this world is on modern days!
      Is so sad this tradition is disappearing and that Kyoto is almost their only exponent, I wish it last forever

    • @Embrinna
      @Embrinna 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@chickenuniee9124where do you get info that she is retired?

  • @koya4728
    @koya4728 4 ปีที่แล้ว +358

    スッキリした和風美人〜!!!
    最近ハーフ顔とか流行ってるけど、こういう誤魔化しの効かない切れ長美人の顔の方が断然好き!!清潔感もすごい✨

  • @xXspedXx
    @xXspedXx 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6073

    Her skin is FLAWLESS! How? Where? When? Why? I want all her secrets.

    • @turtIesRcool
      @turtIesRcool 8 ปีที่แล้ว +236

      Probably that SKII

    • @apriljanegadut9150
      @apriljanegadut9150 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      +xXspedXx ikr

    • @gdc774
      @gdc774 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      me too

    • @Queenkirlia
      @Queenkirlia 8 ปีที่แล้ว +409

      +xXspedXx Geiko/Maiko/Oiran have a lot of special treatments that date back to like the beginnings of Geisha, and a lot of their skin care developed from the natural resources of Japan, like rice (I heard they use boiled, filtered rice water to keep their skin so fair), Adzuki beans for exfoliation, green tea, Camellia flower oil, and in some cases, pure feces from nightingales. Pretty interesting, right?

    • @annienguyen8369
      @annienguyen8369 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Same

  • @ParanormalGeek
    @ParanormalGeek 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3356

    Not only do they have outer beauty but also inner wow😍💖👏👏👏👏

    • @discoverkyoto
      @discoverkyoto  9 ปีที่แล้ว +227

      Maria Angeleyes They really do :)

    • @morganolfursson2560
      @morganolfursson2560 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They are responsible for the death of about 10 000 cats a year . Not exactly what i call being beautiful on the inside .

    • @TheChickenRiceBowl
      @TheChickenRiceBowl 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Morgan Olfursson What? How?

    • @morganolfursson2560
      @morganolfursson2560 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nobody in Japan uses more Shamisen than the Geisha . There are about 5000 Geisha in all of Japan , most of them play the Shamisen . the skin of the Shamisen is made from Cat and Dog skin . And the skin needs to be replaced every year or twice a year if the Shamisen is used a lot , and Geisha use it daily , plus they own two or three of them in different size , depending on the style of music they play . So over 10 000 cats and dog are killed in the most atrocious way (skinned alive after having their neck broken) just to provide Shamisen for the Karyukai .

    • @TheChickenRiceBowl
      @TheChickenRiceBowl 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Morgan Olfursson ...Um... en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shamisen

  • @White_Whistle_Bondrewd
    @White_Whistle_Bondrewd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +780

    顔、声、仕草
    これが“華”か…

  • @user-pl6mu5pt2b
    @user-pl6mu5pt2b 4 ปีที่แล้ว +289

    今更だけどご結婚されてるんですね。
    絶対子ども上品で綺麗な子になる(確信)

  • @user-xi4mg5pw7q
    @user-xi4mg5pw7q 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1465

    喋り方が上品で好きです。こういう喋り方ができるようになりたいな

  • @MAlexandra152
    @MAlexandra152 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1311

    I watched the BBC documentary about Fukunae-san taking her Maiko exam. I'm so glad she's still working hard and is enjoying her choice to become a Maiko. And I love her philosophy: "Everybody should have one thing they can do with confidence."

    • @stefaneko26
      @stefaneko26 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      MAlexandra152 I didn't see this documentary, would you have a link please ?

    • @MAlexandra152
      @MAlexandra152 9 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      stefaneko26 Maybe I'm wrong. The BBC documentary listed the girl's name as Yukina, and says that she retired in 2012. I must have been mistaken. But I swear Fukunae-san looks like an older Yukina!

    • @stefaneko26
      @stefaneko26 9 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      MAlexandra152 Ah, it's the documentary with now former geiko Kikuyu, I know it well. Thank you all the same :).

  • @user-et4sn5tn3e
    @user-et4sn5tn3e 4 ปีที่แล้ว +334

    白塗りのメイクって、ほんとに顔の造形が綺麗じゃないと似合わないよね
    みなさんほんと顔パーツ全ての形がお綺麗で…

    • @user-us6rv1nx9h
      @user-us6rv1nx9h 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      なんか知らんけどムカつくね君

    • @user-um8rt2so1d
      @user-um8rt2so1d 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      パンケーキ焼いたら焦げた 本当にそう思います。何故ムカつかれているのか分かりません。ご本人も分からないようですが。

    • @MM-hf3xm
      @MM-hf3xm 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      たしかに、、
      目鼻立ち整ってないとバカ殿みたいで滑稽_(┐「ε:)_

  • @user-wo3sd1kv5b
    @user-wo3sd1kv5b 4 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    修学旅行の時にこの人と他の舞妓さんの舞?みたけどすごい綺麗だった。

  • @Aler-yh8nk
    @Aler-yh8nk 7 ปีที่แล้ว +752

    品と知性が18歳にして満ち溢れてる。絶対に素敵な舞妓さんになるよ。応援してます。

  • @user-sg6cp2zg3t
    @user-sg6cp2zg3t 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1740

    They are truly beautiful. I remember the first time I saw a maiko documentary i was astounded. I knew I have to visit them there someday. Like the foreign woman Fukunae mentioned, i too think i would cry if i ever saw a maiko/geiko etc in person. The world have evolved, but these historical art forms will never fail to amaze me. How i wished i was born in that era when these arts were in all its glory.

    • @lordjess9241
      @lordjess9241 7 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      No Face, and then we have memes

    • @user-sg6cp2zg3t
      @user-sg6cp2zg3t 7 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      to be fair memes are quite hilarious 😂

    • @btslaundry8750
      @btslaundry8750 7 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      Well ... this goes for every period in history, but you always have to remember and consider the negative aspects of these past times ... which is why I never wished to be born in any time but now, even though I would have loved to experience certain things in history in person. But I'm sure you feel the same way but just didn't mention it :) or do you really wish to be born in Japan in the 18th century to experience this?

    • @adrianghandtchi1562
      @adrianghandtchi1562 7 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      No Face no need to wish to be born that time. It's still here you can fly over there at a cost. The modern world helps highlight what you want to either look forward to or to look back upon

    • @user-sg6cp2zg3t
      @user-sg6cp2zg3t 7 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Yeah i wished i existed at a time where there was no internet or technology. And yes i am fully aware that there may be more negative areas like war, poverty or gender inequality etc.

  • @meiji2762
    @meiji2762 5 ปีที่แล้ว +371

    2:46 めちゃ美人…角度やばい…

  • @__-jp4ut
    @__-jp4ut 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Twitterで舞妓さんが話題になった時この動画を一番に思い出したなぁ
    初めて見た時はこんなに綺麗な人がいるんだって驚いた

  • @user-fb5og3zl3z
    @user-fb5og3zl3z 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1414

    この子お化粧した後もする前もめちゃくちゃ可愛い...
    あと『おぼこい』って言葉可愛すぎるから使いたい

    • @user-vd7fq6kv1g
      @user-vd7fq6kv1g 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      いもやま てか京都人皆使いよるで

    • @user-xo3cl4pm5d
      @user-xo3cl4pm5d 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      関西全体的にかな?

    • @KM-ey7hx
      @KM-ey7hx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      おぼこい=バージン やで? わかってる?

    • @user-ed8gv6wq5o
      @user-ed8gv6wq5o 4 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      幼いだよ

    • @user-po4fv3qg7r
      @user-po4fv3qg7r 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      うさぎ団
      私は兵庫住みですが結構使われているので、そうだと思います

  • @user-kx9bg4wv5n
    @user-kx9bg4wv5n 8 ปีที่แล้ว +687

    お化粧が無くても可愛い…ほんとに舞妓さんって綺麗だなぁ…憧れです☺️

    • @makhir1285
      @makhir1285 7 ปีที่แล้ว +84

      鈴音 えらく可愛い人ですよね。

    • @user-bh2kt5yo4g
      @user-bh2kt5yo4g 6 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      分かりますよ
      あんな格好やお化粧してみたいですねぇ

  • @tingyotwinkling2228
    @tingyotwinkling2228 3 ปีที่แล้ว +841

    So she's 16½ yo when this interview made, but her thoughts are already so mature and she clearly knows about her target and will try all her best to achieve it. Let's say this video filmed in the same year it posted which is 2015, so in this year she'll be 21, she might has already become a geiko, I wish her all the best and live a happy and blessed life forever. 🥺♥️
    Edit : I wrote this comment 6 months ago, I don't even remember how I counted her age😂 I might didn't notice her words from the self introduction part in the interview, if she has said that she was 18 years old, so it is. I'm really sorry for my wrong information and mistake. 😂

    • @tingyotwinkling2228
      @tingyotwinkling2228 3 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      I just found out that she retired before turning into a geiko. Anyway, her decision and desire always go first, again wishing her all the best and having a happy and blessed life she desires. 🥰

    • @lovelylogronio5173
      @lovelylogronio5173 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      hi, thank you for the information, but im just curious, why did she decide to retire?

    • @tingyotwinkling2228
      @tingyotwinkling2228 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@lovelylogronio5173 There's no information about the reason of her retirement decision. Could be that she decided to continue her study, get married or change career? We might never know, wish her all the best anyway ^ ^

    • @gdlomax
      @gdlomax 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@tingyotwinkling2228 Someone said she got married

    • @cupcake125
      @cupcake125 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Didn't she say that she was 18 tho?

  • @ariprabowo85
    @ariprabowo85 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    "A person should have one thing they can do with confidence."
    Fukunae-san's wisdom belie her years in this video. I hope she's living a happy life, wherever she may be today.

  • @sarahvargas1241
    @sarahvargas1241 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1088

    5:22 her smile is so cute :)

    • @moushimoushi8963
      @moushimoushi8963 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Aww, you have Maiko Fukunae-san as your avatar ^^ She's come a long way!

    • @rozediana24
      @rozediana24 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      She is very similiar to smilin panda

    • @beautifulminds9417
      @beautifulminds9417 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sarah Vargas I

    • @adamqazsedc
      @adamqazsedc 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ikr!

  • @user-hu9dq7yu7x
    @user-hu9dq7yu7x 5 ปีที่แล้ว +664

    18なのに話し方が大人っぽい落ち着きがあって凄い

  • @user-nc7mx4cd5z
    @user-nc7mx4cd5z 4 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    18歳でこの覚悟。しっかりしてはるわ。見習いたい

  • @user-bd1gn7yn3c
    @user-bd1gn7yn3c 4 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    柔らかいのに芯がある、素敵な女性。

  • @user-si2pl6nk4f
    @user-si2pl6nk4f 7 ปีที่แล้ว +730

    すっごい綺麗、、お肌もツヤツヤすべすべって感じで羨ましい、、

  • @user-ib9rd3bz6h
    @user-ib9rd3bz6h 8 ปีที่แล้ว +508

    この人めちゃくちゃ性格良さそう....

  • @user-bz6rm2kg6v
    @user-bz6rm2kg6v 4 ปีที่แล้ว +142

    横顔めっっっっっっっっちゃ綺麗

  • @lilyfilm2072
    @lilyfilm2072 4 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    お上品な顔立ちで憧れる…。

  • @tori_suki385
    @tori_suki385 6 ปีที่แล้ว +909

    喋り方が最後らへんちょっと戻ってるのが可愛い

  • @caz2618
    @caz2618 9 ปีที่แล้ว +603

    Her skin is perfect!

  • @Hirocchi100
    @Hirocchi100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    舞妓さんがお化粧する貴重な映像ありがとうございます✨

  • @clearhero7487
    @clearhero7487 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    To just be in her presence..what she represent how just rich and beautiful each and every piece means something new..she is beauty she is maiko. I would cry seeing her as well..

  • @sakanada4649
    @sakanada4649 7 ปีที่แล้ว +461

    本当に綺麗。舞妓に憧れてた時期があったけど、年齢的に無理になっちゃった。

  • @user-cp4hc4de7w
    @user-cp4hc4de7w 6 ปีที่แล้ว +641

    このかた、元がすごい綺麗

  • @thatgrumpychick4928
    @thatgrumpychick4928 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Her skin is so perfect. Smooth,even tone and alive.
    They all are so beautiful

  • @samuraireincarnation3853
    @samuraireincarnation3853 6 ปีที่แล้ว +940

    I love the Japanese language. Its sounds so Pretty when people speak it.

    • @user-my6lv6vx5b
      @user-my6lv6vx5b 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Kamira Kiyohide I think so too

    • @guest2007
      @guest2007 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      1 year ago from 12 mar 2020 2:46 pm edt:
      but math in japanese-language is different
      1)japanese-language read 4 numbers together,
      instead of reading 3 numbers together like in english-language
      www.mlcjapanese.co.jp/n5_01_01.html from google (japan number group 4 digit) result 5
      2) fraction 2/3 is being read 3/2
      source : '2/3 is read (sa)(n)(bu)(n)(no) (ni) "sanbunno ni'
      in www.sf.airnet.ne.jp/~ts/japanese/decimal.html
      from google (japanese fraction) result 3
      12 mar 2020 2:46 pm edt:
      if a person wear cool-nike-michael-jordan-shoes then ppl may think that person know how to play basket-ball.

    • @tayu3636
      @tayu3636 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      cries in chinese

    • @whenthefirenationattacked2607
      @whenthefirenationattacked2607 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I know this is like two years old but I agree I wanted to learn it for so long I’m glad my school hasit as a option

    • @user-ycx4yvxs8q
      @user-ycx4yvxs8q 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yes, especially when Kyoto-Ben(dialect) is spoken by girls like this maiko-san. Kyoto-ben with mysterious intonation instantly attracts Japanese men from other areas. It is way cuter than standard Japanese.

  • @tripontube365
    @tripontube365 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1199

    she is the most beautiful and cute Maiko I have ever seen. really cute girl. man i should meet her when i went to Kyoto 5 years ago.

    • @discoverkyoto
      @discoverkyoto  9 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      Trip on Tube She is very charming

  • @zzz84328
    @zzz84328 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    思わず見とれてしまいました...。
    私もなりたいとは思ったりするけど、やはりとてつもなく多くの努力が必要なもの。シビアな世界だなと感じました。

  • @anti_fragile
    @anti_fragile 3 ปีที่แล้ว +192

    learning about other cultures and traditions is amazing. it seems that every country has a rich and meaningful culture to it and i love to see it

  • @marianacarolina7952
    @marianacarolina7952 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1145

    Fukunae - san is so beautiful!

    • @discoverkyoto
      @discoverkyoto  9 ปีที่แล้ว +131

      Carolina Martinez She really is!!

  • @LorettaMacabre
    @LorettaMacabre 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1906

    What beautiful women!! So respectful and lovely😍😍🙌🙌👌👌 THEIR INNER BEAUTY IS REFLECTED IN THEIR OUTER BEAUTY🌸🌸🌸

    • @julosx
      @julosx 6 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Yeah, Geishas have to be educated, witty and entertaining. They also have to embody femininity as well as being an arty type. No wonder why, with all these requirements, they get so easily wise and pleasant.

    • @julosx
      @julosx 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      They are obviously the best marriage material of Japan. They just have it all : beautiful, intelligent, educated, respectful, arty, poiseful, how better could it get.

  • @YasWitch7
    @YasWitch7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    I legitly cried when she spoke about the lady who came overseas, I literally could be that lady. Loving Japan and their culture is a calling from the soul.

  • @user-fx1eh5kl8e
    @user-fx1eh5kl8e 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    2:58ふ~(・ε・ )ってするところ好き!
    私も18歳なのに何でこうも違うのか…

  • @user-uw1cf8hr8j
    @user-uw1cf8hr8j 7 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    言葉の一言一言に込められた意味が深いなと思いました。
    感動です。

  • @user-wi4rs9kl7o
    @user-wi4rs9kl7o 7 ปีที่แล้ว +379

    美しい文化ですね。

  • @user-fc4my5jy2n
    @user-fc4my5jy2n 2 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    It already has been six years but I am never tired of watching this video this is just amazing😭✨

  • @lotusrain4102
    @lotusrain4102 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Her accent sounds so gentle.

  • @zarazarasenbeigame
    @zarazarasenbeigame 6 ปีที่แล้ว +566

    この動画に出会って
    何年経ったのか覚えておりませんが
    すごくこの動画が大好きです。
    先日 ふく苗さんが引退されたのを知って
    驚きを隠せませんでした。
    お酒が飲めるようになったら
    京都に行って
    ふく苗さんに会うのが夢だったのです。
    一時期 舞妓さんになりたいという
    夢を与えてくださったのも
    ふく苗さんなのです。
    本当にありがとうございました。
    どうか 末永くお幸せでありますように。

    • @user-jb1bf9lb5e
      @user-jb1bf9lb5e 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ふく苗さんってこの方ですか?

    • @user-oh3cd3zp6i
      @user-oh3cd3zp6i 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Y.M この取材されてる方がふく苗さんです!

  • @ranfujika
    @ranfujika 6 ปีที่แล้ว +216

    ふく苗さん、辞めてしまってて残念ですが、これからの人生を応援します!!

  • @kitten3777
    @kitten3777 4 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    同い年?え、うそでしょ...
    めっちゃしっかりしてるじゃん...
    めっちゃ美しいお姉様じゃん...

  • @chewynum
    @chewynum 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I'd be that crying tourist. These women are incredible works of history, art, beauty, skill and talent.

  • @blackcat138
    @blackcat138 9 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    She's so pretty like a doll ♡

  • @user-xc1wj8cw1k
    @user-xc1wj8cw1k 6 ปีที่แล้ว +170

    京都人やけどやっぱりこういう動画はほんまに素敵やな…

    • @kahay7637
      @kahay7637 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      それな!

  • @oliviaocasain9980
    @oliviaocasain9980 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    She's so sweet... I really hope she's living her dream!

  • @ILMN4E
    @ILMN4E ปีที่แล้ว +6

    *I think maikos and geishas are beautiful* 😍🥰💖

  • @user-su2no8cn9k
    @user-su2no8cn9k 6 ปีที่แล้ว +333

    肌めちゃくちゃ綺麗 、!

  • @kotenpandaful
    @kotenpandaful 8 ปีที่แล้ว +159

    コメントみると、ふく苗さんご結婚されたのかな・・?芸子さん姿も見たかったけど、おめでとう。お幸せに!

  • @senny5356
    @senny5356 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    すっぴんの時も可愛いしお肌綺麗だし
    なんなん!!!

  • @jenloveslife8890
    @jenloveslife8890 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Since I am a little child I adore geishas. I love Japan and Japan´s culture!

  • @user-tk4xg5kl1g
    @user-tk4xg5kl1g 5 ปีที่แล้ว +111

    舞妓さんって凄いお上品で素敵…
    はぁ…尊い笑

  • @user-ci3zf9jk1p
    @user-ci3zf9jk1p 7 ปีที่แล้ว +275

    美人さんですね(*´∇`*)

  • @henryandthehorses5085
    @henryandthehorses5085 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    So beautiful. She's eighteen and has found out something I still struggle with: going straight at the one thing I want. I want so many things and I try to make them all come true at the same time, and I can get none of them done.
    Can't wait to visit Kyoto.

  • @jsdreamtraveljapan6314
    @jsdreamtraveljapan6314 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I love Kyoto so much. I've never seen a video that explains how to wear Maiko-san's hairstyle kimono in detail. That's amazing.It's so pretty and nice.

  • @battleaxeold2515
    @battleaxeold2515 7 ปีที่แล้ว +246

    めっちゃぼぉ~~としてるときにこの舞妓さんの話聞いてると日本語に聞こえないwwww

  • @jimpalsson4147
    @jimpalsson4147 9 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Each person has their dream in life. These young maikos want to make the best of their efforts. I think they give the world beauty. All my best to all of them!

    • @omiluna7362
      @omiluna7362 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Maikos and Geikos are fascinating ladies.

  • @LaBucci
    @LaBucci 4 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    Love when young Japanese want to keep old traditions alive. Makes me so happy 🇯🇵

  • @luckyusachannel
    @luckyusachannel ปีที่แล้ว +9

    日本の伝統芸能を守って下さり感謝です🐰

  • @sarahvargas1241
    @sarahvargas1241 7 ปีที่แล้ว +383

    I'm crying, Fukunae is now retired, she was my favorite maiko :'(

    • @giajumanji3197
      @giajumanji3197 7 ปีที่แล้ว +74

      why did she retire?

    • @manaacass
      @manaacass 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      what? why?

    • @clarinette016
      @clarinette016 7 ปีที่แล้ว +75

      it wasn't told to public but most likely she wanted to start other carreer or just wanted to go to University

    • @sarahvargas1241
      @sarahvargas1241 7 ปีที่แล้ว +119

      She retired because is now married.

    • @julosx
      @julosx 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Wow, to think she's only 20 right now.

  • @iamdisgusted
    @iamdisgusted 8 ปีที่แล้ว +109

    I want to go to Kyoto one day, I can't wait Maikos and Geikos are so lovely. I have a lot of respect for these ladies

    • @revinaque1342
      @revinaque1342 7 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Genevieve Vavance I hope you do get to go. I've been there four times, and it never gets old. :) If you spend a day in Gion, you might catch a glimpse of a geiko or maiko. In public, they walk incredibly fast, and they're like hummingbirds as they flit from one teahouse to another. It's like watching living history. :) You'll get the best chance of seeing them at around sunset, as they head out to their first dinner appointments. They never stop for pictures, though.

    • @iamdisgusted
      @iamdisgusted 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Revina Que you just got me excited all over again 😀

    • @noticemegenki6049
      @noticemegenki6049 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Watch out for fakes though~
      Like they said real ones never stop for photos. They are not there to entertain common tourists. If you see them just standing around and happy to take photos they are just dressed up as geisha, some will even attempt to scam you.

    • @aosanshou
      @aosanshou 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Notice Me Genki : I know.Many Asian tourists can enjoy one day Kimono rental shop and walk around. I see many Chinese dressed up in ho-rrible unacceptable way ( maybe they moved too much not knowing how to fix) video-recorded on TH-cam videos. Simply disgraceful. Btw, you can’t ask for real Geisha unless you have a connection/ someone to pay for it should you were impolite to them etc. Look foreign guests info center it might be different 🤔 for like, a lunch hospitality. AND nowadays they never walk the area outside avoiding tourists, they take 🚕 taxi . Good luck.

  • @KaijuBelix
    @KaijuBelix 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    "a person should have one thing they can do with confidence." This is the first time in my life I've heard this and it really got me thinking if I am just living or just existing.

  • @RJinoona
    @RJinoona 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I am touched by her last sentence. Gives all our might, passion and effort to the path that we choose 🥺😭❤🙏

  • @hamishtin4898
    @hamishtin4898 7 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    I was lucky enough to spot 2 geiko last night in kyoto they got picked up in a million dollar rolls royce there appearance was majestic and magical probably one of my highlights on my trip so far in japan i would recommend to any one travelling to kyoto to go geisha spotting you will be mesmerised

    • @paoDaoGe
      @paoDaoGe 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      did you see Geiko or Maiko? Geiko's & Maiko's kimono color scheme and hair dressing pieces are different.

    • @hamishtin4898
      @hamishtin4898 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      it was definitely a Geiko Alex.W they didn't have any decorations in the hair Maikos have accessories in the hair and plus its there real hair

    • @paoDaoGe
      @paoDaoGe 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hamish tin lucky you! I saw Maiko more often when I was in Kyoto.

  • @onkn1077
    @onkn1077 8 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    ふく苗ちゃん、お疲れさま。おめでとう!おしあわせに♪

  • @Silver-ld5gt
    @Silver-ld5gt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The magnification of geiko is extremely high. She is now retired and a college student.

  • @cutekitty772
    @cutekitty772 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I love how passionate she is about her art! So inspiring!! ❤️

  • @firefly2866
    @firefly2866 6 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I literally cried when she said that you should do at least one thing in which you are confident....it was so touching ....this video really broadened my outlook to this section of Japanese culture...
    Thank you❤

  • @Dan-ni4qq
    @Dan-ni4qq 9 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    I did an intense study about maiko and geiko in Japanese culture. I read every book and autobiography i could get my hands on. This is one of my favorite parts of Japanese culture. What these women represent in Japanese society is absolutely amazing. They truely are "walking art". This is why im going to Kyoto and will spend lots of time there. Hope to meet you Fukunae san!

    • @japanlovely8177
      @japanlovely8177 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dan 暖 Conover wow amazing

    • @discoverkyoto
      @discoverkyoto  9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dan 暖 Conover Wow that is very impressive. We hope you come to Kyoto and meet some maiko and geiko in person. :)

    • @Dina-zb2cv
      @Dina-zb2cv 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is Kyoto only the place for the maiko and geiko to be in there? (Im curious and wanna go to Japan someday 😊)

    • @mk098a
      @mk098a 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Faradina Oktavindra Tokyo, Osaka and Nara have them

  • @qwertyasdfg3652
    @qwertyasdfg3652 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    her words are so touching

  • @fluffaugust1654
    @fluffaugust1654 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    She just freaking gorgeous, im in love the way she talked, moved, and walked everything she do is beautiful

  • @user-ww3hr8dj2b
    @user-ww3hr8dj2b 6 ปีที่แล้ว +509

    髪型綺麗だけど跡がすごい
    そこだけ薄くなりそう……

    • @user-js5ls4op8r
      @user-js5ls4op8r 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      おハゲができる人もおるで

    • @user-gh7np7lc6i
      @user-gh7np7lc6i 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      リンゴループで検索w マジ?!私バレエやってたからお団子頭してたおかげで生え際が少し後退した気がするけど期待していいのかな…。

  • @g0mi-baka
    @g0mi-baka 7 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    Kyoto is the only place in Japan that still has traditional things like this. I also saw Rakugo there once and it was absolutely beautiful.

    • @Oshidorinohina
      @Oshidorinohina 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Not entirely true - Nara has a an Okiya now that houses a geisha and a maiko- they're looking to grow. And Osaka now has a functioning okiya as well with a geisha and 2 maiko? or 2 geisha and 2 maiko I don't know what it is now. Also, Asakusa in Tokyo houses their geisha district and there are many geisha and hangyoku still working today.

  • @SummerStars18
    @SummerStars18 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Wow, that made me tear up a little bit. That's so amazing and requires such love for what they do. I'm awed by the grace they bring and the beautiful experiences they can give other people.

  • @quadripplecitrus8572
    @quadripplecitrus8572 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    She is PAINFULLY beautiful omg looking at her makes me so happy

  • @Ara-wm7es
    @Ara-wm7es 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    omg i love her 😭 the way she talks sounds so smooth and kind.

    • @etoyo8064
      @etoyo8064 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It was like unintentional ASMR the whole time she was speaking. I need to add this to a relaxation playlist.