Miyako Odori: 水映桜花絵巻
The theme for the 137th Miyako Odori is, “Mizu-ni Haeru Sakura-no Hana Emaki”
(“A picture scroll of cherry blossoms reflected in the water”)
Scenes
Prelude: Oki-Uta
Scene two: Kitano Tenjin Hatsu-Moude
(“Paying the first visit of the year to the Kitano Tenjin Shrine”)
Scene three: Arashiyama Suminokura Monogatari
(The story of Ryoui Suminokura who endeavored to develop the Ooi River of Arashiyama, [...]
New Beginnings…
Ichimame is well know for her writing and blog which has given many a peek under the mysterious facade of the Geiko and Maiko world. Today she attended Kamishichiken’s annual Baika-sai on her last day as a Maiko. Tomorrow (Feb. 26) she will don the Katsura of a fully-fledged Geiko—stepping out onto the streets of [...]
