geisha

I said I'd talk about this geisha in Gion, Kyoto.  And for darkfox thought I'd get to it sooner before I post more about Japan.

She is actually a maiko - that is, an apprentice geisha.  You can see how her obi hangs long at the back.

Here are more pics of her:

 

Now for those who know me...You should have recognised me by now...YES THAT'S ME! :D haha...I fooled you!



*Takes a bow*

I went to a place in Gion, Kyoto called Maica where I got the full on make up and wig done.  I chose my own kimono from the many racks.  It was a lot of fun to get made up and dressed up! Felt like my wedding day especially when Jan was blown away (and couldn't recognise me!) when I came out.   There were many other girls as well as guys (they love to cross-dress in japan - even Jan was asked why he didn't do it!).  I said people in Japan thought I was Japanese, well here, they said I looked REALLY japanese!  It'll be an experience I'll never forget :)