One of the key moments in a geisha's debut is when her katsura (wig of human hair) is placed on her head. Once it has been fitted, the young woman can study herself in the mirror and see how she looks. All of a sudden, there is a geiko staring back at her.
Read MoreThe transformation that maiko undergo on the day of their debut, both physical and mental, are stunning.
Read MorePhotographing a double misedashi is both mentally and physically taxing!
Read MorePhotographing the double misedashi (debut) of the maiko Yuriha and Tatsuha on January 21, 2017 was the biggest photographic challenge I've ever faced.
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