Yuko and I in front of one of the smaller festival floats, haku raku ten yama (White Paradise Mountain) at Gion Matsuri's Yoiyama (the night before the main procession, Yamahoko Junko). Yuko has played a major part in my adventures in Japan since my first day at Kansai Gaidai, when she and a bunch of friends waited for me outside after class and very politely asked if they could be my friend (^-^)/ Look at her! How could I say no? Kawaii! (^-<) *wink*
 An elementary student performing the sacred Shirasagi Mai, the White Herron Dance, infront of Yasaka Jinja (Shrine) on Shijo dori (Avenue).
An elementary student performing the sacred Shirasagi Mai, the White Herron Dance, infront of Yasaka Jinja (Shrine) on Shijo dori (Avenue). A high ranking maiko taking time out of her busy schedule to teach a younger maiko how to count.
A high ranking maiko taking time out of her busy schedule to teach a younger maiko how to count. Taiko: It's an art.
Taiko: It's an art. Zettai Shounen! A group of young boys donning their neighborhood yukata making music in the streets.
 Zettai Shounen! A group of young boys donning their neighborhood yukata making music in the streets. Suzuha, one of Gion's most beautiful and popular maiko, enjoying Yoiyama with a few friends.Say Peesu! (^-^)v
Suzuha, one of Gion's most beautiful and popular maiko, enjoying Yoiyama with a few friends.Say Peesu! (^-^)vMore Coming Soon!
 
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