Digital Guff
Sightseeing in Kyoto 2
Posted by Daryl Johnson (Farnham, United Kingdom) on 2 November 2008 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
Kiyomizu Dera, Kyoto.
How can you recognise a real maiko (apprentice geisha) from a dressed-up tourist..? http://digitalguff.aminus3.com/image/2008-10-19.html
These ladies have a guide standing to their left. And also, I don't think you would normally see maiko out for a stroll in the daytime in such a busy tourist spot.
Although I'm now in England, this blog will still feature photos from Japan for the foreseeable future.
I apologise in advance if I'm tardy with commenting on your blogs or returning comments during the week... I will get to you though!
@KIJI: Thanks KIJI!
@Lorraine: Thanks Lorraine!
@Daniel: Cheers Daniel!
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
Judging by the crowds they seem to be a rarity....?
2 Nov 2008 5:03pm
@Observing: Maybe not so rare, but they always stand out!
@Alun Lambert: Thanks Alun!
amos from Jerusalem, Israel
The contrast of the color between the women and the people around them is very cool
2 Nov 2008 6:53pm
@amos: Thanks amos!
@Elena Kotrotsou: Thanks Elena!
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
Traditional costumes and hairstyles are really fantastic. Very interesting to see even if it's dressed-up tourist...
3 Nov 2008 1:52pm
@Evelyne Dubos: Thank you Evelyne!
Twelvebit from Victoria, United States
It's interesting that there is just no counterpart to this in the US --or Europe for that matter.
4 Nov 2008 11:09pm
@Twelvebit: Yes, and these clothes always look impressive.
Olympus C750UZ
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