For people wondering, this is a maiko which is like an apprentice geisha. It’s really easy to see the difference when you look for it. Maiko are more ornamental than geisha, they have more hair accessories, called kanzashi, and patterns on their kimono. Under her kimono collar you can see red which is on her juban, a layer under kimono; geisha can wear about any other color juban. Her kimono appears to be a Hikizuri because of the length and the long tied obi called darari. Her makeup can also show you she’s a maiko because she will wear red lipstick only on the bottom of her lip. When most people imagine geisha, they are thinking of maiko!
@@eleven6483 yes that’s how you could describe them. Geisha translates like “person who does art/artist” because they know how to perform with singing, dancing, and playing instruments. They are skilled in the arts as well. :) I’m still learning about maiko (which can be translated as “dancing child”) but they will train for a while with multiple types of classes. They will also accompany geisha at work and learn from them. Historically maiko could even start training as children into their teen years; now maiko usually chose for them self as a teen or young adult.
That's part of her job and she knows it. She's trained to be fine with it. What tourists need NOT do is follow, touch, shout, chase or otherwise harass them. Quietly filming and snapping pictures is not only fine, it's a major reason this profession can still exist.
@@pinksalamanders It's actually prohibited by Kyoto city government to take pictures of them since this year and you will get fined if they catch you. Look it up.
@@midashq No actually you can not STOP them and ask to take pictures, as that is interrupting them in getting too their Banquets/events. Nothing wrong in any way in standing there and taking pictures, so long as you do not impede their movement.
I find it extremely disrespectful for tourists to aim their cameras aggressively at the maiko and gheiko when they are busy getting to the next appointments. And 0:03 why did the guy in gray shirt twist and turn his head like he was making fun of her?
Geisha /Maiko are a Kyoto treasure. The tourists need to stop ruining it. They already closed the private street/alleys due to dumb tourists harassing Maiko. Next they will have to transport them 100% in covered cars. Please have some common sense and act accordingly and do not ruin the great tradition of the Geisha. If you wantto properly take picture you should book a dinner or tea then you can meet one instead of just gawking like a wild animal.
Sorry but we Westerners are so fascinated and intrigued by geishas that we can't help but take videos and photos of them. In our culture this figure does not exist and for us seeing one live is beautiful. I also understand that they are annoyed by it because it happens every day. Probably if I were there I would take photos and videos too.
Please ask for permission first. Or if you really want photos of geisha, pay for an actual geisha show. Out on the street, they're likely just trying to get home after work
For people wondering, this is a maiko which is like an apprentice geisha. It’s really easy to see the difference when you look for it. Maiko are more ornamental than geisha, they have more hair accessories, called kanzashi, and patterns on their kimono. Under her kimono collar you can see red which is on her juban, a layer under kimono; geisha can wear about any other color juban. Her kimono appears to be a Hikizuri because of the length and the long tied obi called darari. Her makeup can also show you she’s a maiko because she will wear red lipstick only on the bottom of her lip. When most people imagine geisha, they are thinking of maiko!
Geisha is kind of entertainer right? Can you tell , what is the role of maiko?
@@eleven6483 yes that’s how you could describe them. Geisha translates like “person who does art/artist” because they know how to perform with singing, dancing, and playing instruments. They are skilled in the arts as well. :) I’m still learning about maiko (which can be translated as “dancing child”) but they will train for a while with multiple types of classes. They will also accompany geisha at work and learn from them. Historically maiko could even start training as children into their teen years; now maiko usually chose for them self as a teen or young adult.
@@ax4592 wow....thanks for telling 😊
Please leave her alone.
Please do not take a picture without permission of her. Please tourists!
If someone had not taken this video of her/taken a picture of her, then you'd have nothing to complain about...kinda of ironic don't you think?
That's part of her job and she knows it. She's trained to be fine with it. What tourists need NOT do is follow, touch, shout, chase or otherwise harass them. Quietly filming and snapping pictures is not only fine, it's a major reason this profession can still exist.
@@pinksalamanders It's actually prohibited by Kyoto city government to take pictures of them since this year and you will get fined if they catch you. Look it up.
@@midashq No actually you can not STOP them and ask to take pictures, as that is interrupting them in getting too their Banquets/events. Nothing wrong in any way in standing there and taking pictures, so long as you do not impede their movement.
Ranger0463 The problem is “without permission”
She's still a maiko, not a geisha yet. Her name is Mitsuki.
Makoto Rocha makoto knows his stuff!!!!
舞妓さんを許可なく撮影してはいけません。
Its look soo hard for them to walk alone like this, everyone staring at her, following her, taking video, its looks soo uncomfortable🥴
星のお着物
珍しおすね
I find it extremely disrespectful for tourists to aim their cameras aggressively at the maiko and gheiko when they are busy getting to the next appointments.
And 0:03 why did the guy in gray shirt twist and turn his head like he was making fun of her?
Chinaの頭がイカれてるから
@@makise_pudding004 According to his shirt, he may be a New Yorker not a Chinese, lol
Also at 0:03 her face showed she was not happy about the surrounding people, maybe she heard some aggresive words
She's hurrying to get back in time.
Geisha ではなく Maiko です。
Fastest Geisha i ever seen
Gorgeous!!!!
Why people mistake color violet for purple?? It must suck being the color violet. Always getting confused for purple.
isnt violet a shade of purple
@@patatesaptalidl8777 I don't think so
@@patatesaptalidl8777 Ofcourse it is! Its purple with a lot of blue in it.
You shouldn't take pictures of them...
I'm in Kyoto right now. Without all the foreign tourists Gion is peaceful and quiet, like it used to be before JNTO wrecked it.
Isnt that a yukata
No it appears to be a hikizuri shes a Maiko
She looks on the verge of tears. If you want to take photos, can you please ask for permission first?
That is a maiko, not a geisha. One day she will become one, but she is not yet.
おこぼ？高い履物履かない時もあるんですか？？
あるらしいですよ
例外的に身長高い子とかは履かないこともあるらしいです
Well, she looks pissed😂🙈
Stop filiming and photographing people without their consent. She isn't a sideshow.
Geisha /Maiko are a Kyoto treasure. The tourists need to stop ruining it. They already closed the private street/alleys due to dumb tourists harassing Maiko. Next they will have to transport them 100% in covered cars. Please have some common sense and act accordingly and do not ruin the great tradition of the Geisha.
If you wantto properly take picture you should book a dinner or tea then you can meet one instead of just gawking like a wild animal.
Please tourists, do not take photos or record videos without the permission of our geishas!
Saludos cordiales desde Panamá watashi no namae wa Jaime desu domo arigato omedeto gozaimasu 🇯🇵🇵🇦
Mistake expression. MAIKO
Even I know that is not a Geisha
why they walk so fast
Because she's used to being harassed on the street like this and just wants to get home
Sorry but we Westerners are so fascinated and intrigued by geishas that we can't help but take videos and photos of them. In our culture this figure does not exist and for us seeing one live is beautiful. I also understand that they are annoyed by it because it happens every day. Probably if I were there I would take photos and videos too.
Please ask for permission first. Or if you really want photos of geisha, pay for an actual geisha show. Out on the street, they're likely just trying to get home after work
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