maiko matcha cafe

Sat, 02 May 2026 17:07:58 +0000

A maiko (; IPA: / mako / MY-koh, Japanese: [maiko]) is an apprentice geisha (geiko in Kyoto). [1] Their jobs consist of performing songs, dances, and playing the shamisen or other traditional. The main differences between Maiko and geisha (geiko) are age, appearance, and skills. Maiko is usually younger than 20, wears a more colourful kimono with a red collar, and lacks conversation. Maiko who started their training at the same time support one another, and guidance from senior geiko is built into daily life. On her rare days off, the maiko enjoys simple pleasures like. There are maiko studios all over the city, resulting in quite a few "fake maiko" on the streets of Kyoto around popular sightseeing spots during daytime. Some studios also target foreign tourists, and a.