Don't Do This in Kyoto, Japan
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Maiko Paparazzi refers to a social problem that happens in Kyoto, where tourists take pictures of maiko walking the streets without permission, or in the worst cases touch their hair and kimono.
When maiko/geiko are wearing their white makeup and gorgeous kimono and walking outside, it means they are off to work and in most cases they are on a very tight schedule. Stopping them will affect not just the maiko’s job but also the clients that are waiting for them who have properly paid them money.
Although the sound of maiko walking down the streets with their special Zori shoes with small bells in them was a symbol of Kyoto, many of them started using taxis to move around and we hardly see them anymore.
I completely understand that many people have dreams of meeting a maiko in Kyoto, and seeing them on the streets is a very exciting moment.
However If you really want to talk or take photos with a maiko, please reserve a cultural or dinner party where you can meet them. I have my recommendations of such places in the description box, so I hope you can check that out.
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Maiko Paparazzi refers to a social problem that happens in Kyoto, where tourists take pictures of maiko walking the streets without permission, or in the worst cases touch their hair and kimono.
When maiko/geiko are wearing their white makeup and gorgeous kimono and walking outside, it means they are off to work and in most cases they are on a very tight schedule. Stopping them will affect not just the maiko’s job but also the clients that are waiting for them who have properly paid them money.
Although the sound of maiko walking down the streets with their special Zori shoes with small bells in them was a symbol of Kyoto, many of them started using taxis to move around and we hardly see them anymore.
I completely understand that many people have dreams of meeting a maiko in Kyoto, and seeing them on the streets is a very exciting moment.
However If you really want to talk or take photos with a maiko, please reserve a cultural or dinner party where you can meet them. I have my recommendations of such places in the description box, so I hope you can check that out.
*The content is based on personal studies and experience
There is no intention of denying other theories and cultural aspects
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Regardless of where you are, don't touch people without permission.
i can’t believe this needs to be said at all, but i hope someday everyone will know this
Always. The one exception is if they’re in danger.
@midnightmeadows4227 what are you even talking about ?
@@Sisidiehebwi I mean if someone about to get hit by a car pull them back
@midnightmeadows4227 yeah but how is that really relevant
Every traveler has a responsibility to learn local customs, and respect their traditions and customs.
Solid facts..... should be common sense to learn.
Screams in Islamic migrant
Traveller enters another country, they are a guest, as a guest, show respect to the visiting country
@@BoboMagroto26 genau
British Empire: It’s free real estate.
We live in a world where you must say "hey, don't touch random people's hair, okay?"
Unfortunately we've always lived in a world where we have to say "Hey, just don't touch people."
If I would see something like this when visiting Japan I would say could you please leave them alone they not here for your amusement
"But they're not 'random' people!"
-Probably them.
Solange did a whole album about it....
I use to have hair that reached past my knees before I lobbed it off.
But before then, my mom usually fended off the middle aged women who treated me like a petting zoo- who just petted my hair and say how pretty it is.
Then my sister had to take care of me in mall and basically invited women to touch it, despite her seeing me distressed.
That's when I decided I want short hair.
They are professional artists. People should pay for their services accordingly. It saddens me that people would be so rude but it doesn’t surprise me.
People don’t understand I forgive Their ignorance though I don’t think they’ll care if they find out
@@jonwicked7031 as someone whose been ignorant plenty of times as a professional human, i can tell you with confidence that the majority of the time notifying the other person causes them to feel a lot of understanding and regret. Then we redirect
It’s because In America public areas are public property meaning everyone in the public owns it to an extent meaning you can take a picture of anything or anyone safely and without fear as long as your in a public area . Meaning I can stand on the sidewalk in front of your house and take pictures.
@@funynonsence Well... homes are private property, not public, so not exactly, but yeah basically
Nobody should be paid for having their picture taken in a public space. It's one thing if you're stopping them or asking, but as rude and bothersome as it is to take random pictures of people, if you're not physically impeding or stopping them, or interacting with them in any way, they have no entitlement to ask for any kind of payment. If they don't like that, use private transport.
Most people taking their pictures are likely curious tourists who admire how they look. You don't need permission to take pictures in a public setting, no matter how rude it is. I wouldn't do it because I have manners, doesn't mean I'd ever encourage such an entitled attitude that someone should pay to take a photo of someone walking down the street. If you're not being impeded in any way, simply ignore the bystanders.
People treating them like characters at Disney Land, smh.
Very true
Characters in Disney land needs to be respected more.
@@jellypeople6587 Go away JellyBean fan
I have been to Disney many times. I have never touched a cast member.
@@5spec hehe, nobody cares
I know this probably isn't very important to most but thank you so much for the effort you put into your subtitles Shogo. They make it some much easier listen and understand what your saying in loud areas without headphones, and for me personally reading what you're saying as you say it helps me better comprehend and remember the information. You always take the time to make them aesthetically pleasing and to make them stand out against the background and photos you use. I really appreciate that touch so thankyou and I hope they remain a feature on all your shorts in the future.
I agree
as someone with a slight auditory processing disorder i appreciate it so much, i never have to rewatch the entire video to hear the one bit i missed at the end
i second to this!
absolutely!!! i’m deaf and subtitles are the only way i can watch videos. so much of youtube is inaccessible 😔
I really aprecciate all the content creators who put time and effort on subtitles, not only because it's useful in general, but because I studied in a school that accepted deaf people, I had a lot of deaf friends and saw a lot of their everyday struggles, including not being able to watch lots of videos because it didn't have subtitles.
Why do people seem to forget that anyone in an outfit is a human being under the beautiful clothes… like, there’s this, but there’s also the problems with cosplayers getting touched by strangers, (and I had another example but I forgot what it was, oops). Don’t touch people! Respect them! No matter what they’re wearing! Why is this so hard for some people to understand?
Apparently its hard too for the locals, women are often harassed on the street without any help. People are just more beastial than you think.
@@fsdds1488 aren’t there female only trains in Japan for exactly that reason?
Also applies to royal guards in the UK!
Cosplayers want attention but not touched... many haven't been touched in months or years, and sudden interaction can cause severe anxiety which could lead to them lashing out.
@@kilitankeilts Or they like to dress up as their favourite characters. Like how a person wants to wear a suit simply because it looks neat on them, or a girl wants to wear a dress because they think it looks beautiful on them.
Just because they're gorgeous and famous, some people think they can just do whatever they want with them 💀
Harvey Weinstein in a nutshell.
They can
As long as they're not physically impeding them or interacting with them in any way, they can. It's rude and bothersome I'm sure, but people still have that right in an open public setting. You do not command a public space simply because of your work attire.
@@gamer7916 im very sure its thirsty men in a nutshell.
@@markobighead3173 but imagine lots of people taking your photo everytime you go out. Maybe in your head it's just a one time thing, but to them it happens all the time that it's a disturbance to their everyday life
When I was in Kyoto, a foreign tourist group approached a maiko and kept taking pictures of her, blocking her way, and the maiko was quite annoyed. So this seemed like a pretty serious problem.
P.S. She was probably still in her teens or so. Imagine how traumatic it must be for a teenage girl to have dozens of adults chasing her all the time and taking pictures of her.
What's a maiko?
@@emmalynnelson8257 I used to think Maiko/geiko were prostitutes but now I think maybe they’re just like, performers or something
@@kirbed9486 They are I looked it up they are women who perform for mostly men usually singing/dancing
@@emmalynnelson8257 they are personalised artist. Imagine having a singer, musician, juggler or dancer entertain entertain you personally. Maiko is an apprentice to Geisha. Check the documentary about Geisha. Again... they are not prostitute.
@@andielunt6285 Geisha is a prostitute. Maiko is a prostitute in training.
I went to Kyoto in 2018 and I didn’t see to many Maiko walking around. It’s not just western tourist that do this, which is the usual stereotype. Tourists from other Asian countries do this too. I remember going to the Kinkaku-ji (Golden Temple) and it had tourists but it wasn’t so busy which was nice. But as my brother were walking around and taking photos, a fleet of tour buses showed up with a swarm of Asian tourists, the temple grounds got crowed very quickly. The temple grounds is supposed to be a calm quiet and tranquil place. Japanese tour companies didn’t care they want to make the most money they can and the the tourist want to save as much money they can so going in very large groups reduces costs. However it ruins the experience for other tourists and locals. I think tourists are led to believe they are in Disneyland thus act in such ways.
Since not all Asian countries have the same culture, of course even Asian tourists may not understand or respect Japanese etiquette. I guess some people think that it's mostly westerners because they stand out more.
I totally agree that some tour companies are a huge part of the problem - they don't offer much education on the culture to their clients and just try to make them go to as many places as possible in large groups. I also went to Kinkaku-ji a few years ago and a large group of tourists came in when I was trying to take pictures. At least they didn't stay very long, the tour guides made them move after barely 10 minutes, and I was able to enjoy the temple after that. I felt so glad I decided to plan my own travel, even though it costed more.
Every popular tourist destinations around the word has the same exact problem, doesn't matter who or where you are.
I went to kyoto in 2018 too and saw few maiko in gion at night.
I went to Tokyo in 2019 and Kinkaku-ji was as full as normal (sadly) but in the not so known Ryoan-ji, there weren't many tourists there so it felt almost magical so walk up the temple road and sitting by the inner gardens
I want to say first, but very informative, Shogo. This is very helpful for all of us planning to go to Kyoto one day.
Dude, thank you, people need to understand that countries have significant social differences and they must be recognized, it's just decency.
I can't think of any culture where it's ok to randomly grab someone in the street or take their photo without permission. It's not specific to Japanese culture, it's just common decency and respect.
@Kurotetsu we don't have beautiful, walking works of art that used to pepper the streets
@Kurotetsu but the biggest difference is the ruination of a cultural tradition because tourists couldn't mind themselves. Her clothes, hair, and makeup being touched is much more serious than if someone were to touch those parts on me.
@@000snow000 America its technicly ok unless there's a murderer then you get his sentance
So much respect for these talented women who train there whole lives for what they do. I feel if you meet a Maiko/Geiko out in the streets you should respectfully leave them be. There are times and places to meet them. Do not touch their hair and kimono like they are play things to facinate over as they are people too and you should respect them as such.
Heh. I suppose maybe there's some cultural misunderstandings about the fact that maiko aren't just 'local color' when dressed like that, they're professionals on the clock, and not about entertaining random tourists like some may think the postcards imply.
I mean, in the 80's and 90's, us punkers were visually-interesting to tourists, even if not especially Japanese ones, but if we were dressed up the worst annoyance was usually that they were cutting into our *leisure* time, not work-time. (Also despite appearances I usually didn't mind so much cause I'm usually pretty gregarious. (It was the stereotype of Japanese tourists in America that they'd be pointing cameras at everyone and everything, ....when I was a bike messenger I was at first freaked out at all the yelling and cameras pointed at me from tourist trolley buses and Duck tours, but in restrospect I guess my daily grind was like "Yeah, I guess in Tokyo they don't have funky chicks doing fourty miles an hour in traffic or digging up long inclines in traffic with two-way radios. At least without getting arrested." (I didn't know that about Tokyo at the time. What I *did* realize while grabbing a rail and hitching a minute was they were actually cheering for real. :) )
So, yaknow. It didn't get in my way much but I eventually felt like I was being treated like it was the Tour De France and it was just my job. :) People should just show some consideration sometimes. :) (I mean, the pay was still crap but I frequently got a cheering section. :) )
Just go to one of their performances! They're truly breath taking. I've been to one before and I loved every second of it
I feel that the allure and mystery that maiko have adds to the desperation of those in search of them. They are seen almost like an otherworldly being instead of being what they actually are; little teenaged girls doing their job to join business companies together.
Thank you. I know it is polite to ask if the photo is okay, I forgot that they would be on their way to another appointment. I appreciate you saving me the embarrassment of hindering the Maiko on her way.
They are artists/ business people . We need to respect them.
I might be able to travel to Japan this summer and I really hope to see one of them! Thank you for letting me know not to take photos!
I really like these Shorts. Straight to the point when I sometimes don't have time to watch a full video. Thanks!
Thank you, my family is planning a trip and my dad REALLY wanted to see the geishas and Maiko! I’ll recommend booking a geisha/maiko service to him, thank you!!
Very discourteous. If I want an autograph or photo I either write in or attend a concert/event. I wouldn't dream of interrupting an artist, actor, entertainer, et cetera as they were going about their business.
For years I hung around San Francisco, saw many celebrities in random places. I didn't bother them. Robert Earl Keen, one of my favorite musicians, was leaving a restaurant in Santa Cruz, I just smiled (and squeed) to myself. Later that year I did get his autograph...at a concert which I had attended and at which he was taking time to do an autograph line. Similar story with Neal Stephenson, one of my favorite authors.
Entertainers do not owe us a moment of their lives. If you want attention, hire them, buy their work; would you work for free?
Thank you for pointing this out, Shogo.
Don’t know man if I was famous I wouldn’t mine stoping for 5 seconds to say “Hello” “I got it “ give them a picture ,an autograph and just leave . After all I would be nothing without fans that’s what being a celebrity is all about
Many actors love to interact with their fans. They know it's a part of the job.
@@bitfreakazoid Who works 24/7?
@@mbryson2899 Who said anything about working 24/7? Also, the military...
@@bitfreakazoid, apologies, I was unclear. Can you give an example of one of these actors who is happy about it, knows it is part of the job, and makes themselves available to their fans whenever and wherever (i.e. 24/7)?
As a painter, this etiquette reminds me of art gallery etiquette. If an artist is displaying works for sale, we’re happy you’re impressed by our work, but taking a picture of it and not buying anything is like taking money out of our pockets and food off our tables. I understand not everyone can afford art, there’s a lot of work from my fellow artists that I would love to own but sadly cannot afford! But taking pictures or videos of someone’s livelihood in lieu of paying for their services is a faux pa that harms creative and performance professionals. It’s not often talked about, I’ve noticed, so I’m glad to see it discussed even in different contexts
What if you just wanted to share some amazing art can’t a man just take a picture for the sake of share the emotions of such artwork ?
@@jonwicked7031 Why wouldn't you just ask the artist if they have social media or an online portfolio, and then share that if you want to share the work digitally. Do something that would actually benefit the artist. When you take a picture, give no credit or links, you are denying would be customers from being able to find them easily or at all. Ask them if they're selling prints. Asking if you can take a picture and respect their answer if they say no. The art is not your intellectual property, no matter how much you like it.
@@jonwicked7031 a lot of artists have social media. Instagram, Facebook accounts, twitter, etc. It's much nicer for you to share that with your friends. It makes sure you 1.) Get a much better photo to share, and 2.) Give the artist more exposure, so if your friend *does* like their art and *does* wanna pay for it they have an easy way to get in touch with the artist.
A private gallery on private property is not at all comparative to a public street available to everyone.
Nobody gets to own the public space they walk in no matter how glamorous or extravagant their work outfits. If people dressed in this way do not want their picture taken, they can take private transport, because it's natural that such traditional, cultural iconography will attract photographs in a public place, which people are entitled to take. Don't touch, don't interact, don't impede and there's no problem. Nobody is "stealing" anything by taking a picture of a person on the street, no matter how rude it is.
@@markobighead3173 I don’t know about the word “entitled”. It sounds like the person has the “right” to your image. And honestly, this is a bad take because it doesn’t have to be someone dressed up in traditional clothing it can be anything about anybody that people can find appealing to take their picture. Would you say that it’s okay to take pictures of children from a far away distance? What about pictures of specially blonde women? You don’t have the rights to a person’s image, we’re not a bunch of NFTs or whatever. How creepy would it be to look through someone’s phone and find pictures of strangers getting their picture taken unbeknownst to them?
That sounds so disrespectful. You're minding your own business and trying to get to work when a horde of strangers starts gawking and taking photos of you in your work attire without your permission. I've gotten the stare down from a crowd of people as a foreigner, so I can't imagine that crap on a regular basis.
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This is great to know, I can imagine what an inconvenience it can be. Thank you again for these videos, on behalf of people around the world who hope to visit your country.🌟
People not respecting others is a big issue. About 13 years ago, I was living in California with long hair, and random people would play with it.
I don't understand why they can't respect personal space. Thank you for this.
My first time in a vacation in japan with my friends in about the spring blossom season,1 of my friends decided for us to go to kyoto,we went there and 2 geikos was walking to work(i think)we dont want to intervene and talk to them so we just ran away😅but we gat lunch and later on decided to go and watch a performance at the afternoon it was an amazing experience, i recommended it to the people who are planning to go to japan
They look beautiful.
I would just admire from afar, they just look so beautiful and radiant elegance.
I love Japanese history and culture.
It's been my dream for a long while to visit Japan.
I’m always fascinated I’ve always thought they look so beautiful
I started researching them at age 13, I have a lot of respect for them, and their hard work and dedication. It’s amazing they are still keeping this part of Japanese culture alive!
As a rule of thumb: Don't touch or take pictures of people without their consent. And if people look like they are in a rush or need to be somewhere else, please just let them be.
Dan Cilley begs to differ
I remember when I first visited Kyoto, and I was shocked to see people chasing after two maiko wanting to take their photos. Whenever I saw them, I made sure to step to the side and bow in acknowledgment of them as they passed.
I love how much effort there are in these videos I love them
i seem to recall there being a law against harassing these ladies and you can get arrested and fined if caught.
Thank you for educating on this issue 👍🏻
I never knew this was a thing. Thank you for the information 👍🏻
It will forever confuse me wherever I am the people that think it's ok to just touch strangers. They're the same ppl that would be very upset if a stranger came up and touched them.
Don’t be disrespectful towards people, don’t photograph without permission
2009 I have been to Kyoto and saw to Maiko and kindly asked them if I can take a picture with them. They were really friendly and stood next to me for the picture :)
Just because they're interesting to you doesn't mean they're not actual people, with actual jobs. Like I can't imagine going to work and someone touching my hair out of nowhere just bc they like it.
I love you give solutions to the curious i love the content to learn social and historical bits of japan and other pieces in it thank you!
They are professionals and deserve respect! How dare anyone assault them by touching them without permission 😡
Another great video that helps foreigners to understand important things that on the surface doesn't look that important, but are very important cultural issues that if they are known, will help both the foreigner's enjoyment and that of the Japanese.
Maybe it's just me but I would feel like a weirdo if I took photos of strangers in the middle of the street and I can't even picture me touching someone else's hair or clothes if I don't know him/her. I mean I touch my friends or people I know but why would I do this to a complete stranger just cause he/she has a nice dress?
I have been to Kyoto several times as a tourist and when I have seen the beautiful geiko and maiko I showed them respect by bowing to them and letting them be on their way
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I love you are doing this channel. I appreciate learning the different cultures.
Thank you for your wonderful videos and work. I'm visiting Japan next year, and I've been watching many videos so I don't come off as rude or impolite. Especially because there's things most people don't know! This one is basic common courtesy, but there's little things that we do here in the U.S that's impolite in Japan. Like tipping!
Oh gosh, why can't people be more respectful! D:
Was strolling around Kyoto and I happen to see a maiko hurrying to their next appointment. Oh boy, do they walk fast!
I love videos like this that educate on different cultures and the proper way to go about things in other countries!
You can actually be fined for it.
I agree, do not touch or take pictures of anyone without their permission. Maiko deserve respect especially considering if you see them they’re most likely working. I would flip that on the Japanese too, if you see a foreigner don’t stare or touch their hair without permission.
I love them, they were like living dolls ☺️ Japan is just a lovable place, I wish I was born Japanese.
that sounds like a very peculiar thing to say about a human being home Sabian apes of the most intelligent nature that have such power to mature smarter than any else have such a personality
The kimonos are beautiful .the ladies look gorgeous
They are so pretty, I would never disrespect them or distract them, I would simply just think they’re gorgeous and then just walk away
He is always so polite....👍
Ok, maybe I can excuse the pictures and the pestering compliments, but touching their outfits and hair?! I wouldn't do that to a casual friend!
Same here. The first is just wanting a photo of an event to share and talk about and the second has well placed intentions. Touching is just selfish and entitled.
The things people will do and say out of curiosity boggels my mind sometimes
I'm glad I watch your shorts, I learn more everyday
It always amazes me the things tourist's feel entitled to while traveling.
They are so beautiful
Reminds me of the paparazzi here in the states except the ones in the United States are a lot worse extremely undisciplined in other words they don't believe in manners I'm being serious
It's worse in the UK too. They constantly harass the royal family wherever they could find them. Paparazzis are the ones who killed Princess Di.
People can be very rude, don´t they?
Excellent advice respectful of their work.
Thats so crazy to hear. I haven't been to Japan in over a decade but I always asked to take a picture of these beautiful ladies and only after properly greeting them.
Thats very kind of you to provide the information for people.
I was disappointed to not see them walking around in Kyoto when I visited, I just wanted to see a real like Maiko or Geisha. I didn't know tourists were giving them a hard time, That's too bad.
Thank you for letting us know, its nice when somone takes time to tell people respectfully when they wouldn't have known other wise, not touching their hair or their gown is a given but taking picture of them walking past I wouldn't of known thank you.
I thought that it would be a normal random picture shooting like the typical tourist clicking pictures here and there, but no. Stopping them and even touching them without permission? Nah man, that's not right.
Thanks for sharing your culture - whether it is exciting, tradition, a quirk or ”warning” - it's appreciated :)
Hey Shogo. I read that Kyoto is pretty close to file for bankruptcy, due to the lack of tourists. Is that true?
Pandemic hitting them boys hard
It is truly like seeing living art. Beautiful
PAY THEM THEIR WAGES AND GO HAVE A PERFORMANCE? It's really simple. I don't understand why people feel entitled just because someone is wearing a type of clothing for WORK that is completely otherworldly for many foreigners. However if we see, let's say ballet dancers, that are ready for the Nutcracker performance in downtown Denver... that's broadway costume and it's normal for my area during those times. Just see the performance, pay people their wage...or ask if they have time. Respect. It's simple.
You are such a beautiful soul
This happens to professional clowns in New York City. Most people ignore them as "New Yorkers have seen it all" kind of thing, but our friends often take the subway on their way to their clown gigs and just want to zone out / check their phone like everyone else. I guess it comes with the territory no matter where you are.
Always be respectful of others :)
i think the maikos need bodyguards or police officers to escort and protect them , that might solve the problem a bit.
Most people don't need bodyguards or police to go out in public. Why should they be expected to?
the maikos and Geikos are important to kyoto, but This has to do with foreigners Harassing them and breaking the japanese law system , i know the maikos have to take a cab to avoid this.
i dont think it would solve anything people can still take pictures from distances, take the celebs for example they have 2-4 bodyguards and or security with them but the papparazzi still invades their privacy
I'd just watch honestly. They look so pretty :)
So asking would also be rude? Because they‘re on a thight schedule?
Yea that's what I get from the video...
Yes, they are on their way to work.
Your videos really helped me out when I visited Japan. Thanks
You know, when the pandemic is over Kyoto should consider hiring ladies to dress as Maikos for pictures and tips. I see a business or tourism opportunity here.
Thanks for the information. People should respect them since they are human beings and artists.
When I was 14 I remember taking photos of Sumo wrestlers walking the street, now I feel bad about it, maybe similar thing
I love how you actually put in effort to properly discuss japanese culture and everything concerning it so whole-heartedly. It's just so hard to find a youtuber who'd be willing to do something like this nowadays
Wow! I didn’t even know about this, but I am extremely grateful to have found this video.
They look so beautiful ❤
Honestly if I went to Japan I would just admire their beauty from afar…they look so pretty!🥺
This channel has really got me interested in visiting Japan. Great videos! Keep up the quality work.
I understand that. In addition. I see why painting and dressing themselves in this way is a pure piece of artistry.
Never thought. Thank you for the info.
Those are the most beautiful Kimonos I have ever seen.
I love your videos, makes want to learn more of your traditions, respectfully
They are so beautiful and unique. Should be protected at all costs.
I learned so much about japan from this dude, thanks to you!
Arigato for the advice, Shogo-san.