2012 was without a doubt the best year I ever had photographing maiko and geisha in Gion Kobu and Miyagawa-cho.
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The Heron Dance is one of the many unique events that are part of Gion Matsuri in July in Kyoto
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During Setsubun, maiko and geiko have hairstyles and kanzashi not seen at other times of the year, like Masayo’s kanzashi here
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Mamemaki (“throwing lucky beans” in English) is one of the unique customs of Setsubun (Februray 2-3) in Japan
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A Japanese “demon” at Yasaka Shrine during Setsubun (February 2-3) in Kyoto
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The maiko Suzuha of Gion Kobu, resplendent in a shibori kimono, ascends the stage at Yasaka Shrine to dance during Setsubun in Kyoto.
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When is the most interesting time to photograph maiko at Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto during Setsubun? Read on to find out!
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