Geiko and Maiko in Kyoto: Japan’s Living Art Form
Geiko and Maiko in Kyoto: Japan’s Living Art Form In Kyoto’s historic districts of Gion and Miyagawa-cho, geiko and maiko glide gracefully through stone-paved alleys—vibrant kimono, towering okobo sandals, and elaborate hairpieces capturing the attention of passersby. These women belong to a centuries-old tradition…