Beautiful Kyoto: Being a Maiko (featuring Fukunae-san)

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  • Опубликовано: 26 сен 2024
  • Though a lot of what goes on in Kyoto's geisha districts takes place in private teahouses and behind gilded screens, it's no secret that maiko (geisha apprentices) lead strict and challenging lifestyles in the pursuit of their art.
    Last year the Kyoto Fan (Discover Kyoto) team had the privilege of interviewing one of Miyagawa-chō's hard working maiko, Fukunae-san, to see what kind of training and preparation she goes through in order to one day become a top class geisha (or geiko, as they are called in Kyoto). Follow along as Fukunae-san takes us through an average day in her life, including music study, hair and make-up, dressing, and entertaining in the evenings. We hope you too will one day have a chance to experience this amazing Kyoto tradition.
    To see more of what Kyoto has to offer, check out our website:
    www.discoverky...

Комментарии • 2,9 тыс.

  • @deenibeeniable
    @deenibeeniable 4 года назад +15135

    The woman in the blue kimono looks exactly like the women painted on ancient screens. It's astonishing.

    • @MiriamImperial
      @MiriamImperial 4 года назад +202

      Yes, that's exactly what I thought when I saw her.

    • @lord_xylozdoomsday959
      @lord_xylozdoomsday959 4 года назад +92

      @@davidguyette2586 ur cunfusing that with greek paintings of double chins

    • @HawkinaBox
      @HawkinaBox 4 года назад +24

      She really does

    • @lord_xylozdoomsday959
      @lord_xylozdoomsday959 4 года назад +65

      @@davidguyette2586 round isn't elegant it stands for baby fat that's meant for the youth ful look that's why women in paintings have no neck they are made to look fat

    • @AllovertheplaceNala
      @AllovertheplaceNala 4 года назад +64

      Her name is Kofuku from Miyagawacho. She is so beautiful ^^

  • @hyube1108
    @hyube1108 8 лет назад +14164

    "A person should have one thing they can do with confidence."

    • @NyaLexar
      @NyaLexar 7 лет назад +1065

      im not bragging or anything , but my breathing is pretty neat

    • @にゃにゃちぇんちぇい
      @にゃにゃちぇんちぇい 7 лет назад +467

      ma1orie im not bragging or anything but i can come up with pretty neat excuses when i want to skip school or work

    • @jasdd2967
      @jasdd2967 7 лет назад +212

      ma1orie woah. stop showing off, it makes me feel bad.

    • @Emmand-bc6pk
      @Emmand-bc6pk 7 лет назад +15

      ma1orie *LIKE*

    • @daniellaaaaa
      @daniellaaaaa 7 лет назад +94

      Welp, I'll correct it by saying "...*at least* one thing they can do with confidence." .

  • @K98vd04
    @K98vd04 8 лет назад +7187

    they both look like fairies walking daintily on Earth. and their voice is so soothing

    • @malmorbidus2788
      @malmorbidus2788 7 лет назад +224

      Pxoxoxst123 that's the basis of their training lol
      embody perfection and femininity

    • @apdarkness905
      @apdarkness905 5 лет назад +9

      Absolutely lovely to see. One of the greatest things about the city of Kyoto.

  • @mariamikos9473
    @mariamikos9473 4 года назад +7735

    I wonder if she is a geiko now, 4 and a half years after filming. I hope she is

    • @telesamherring
      @telesamherring 4 года назад +372

      I was wondering the same thing. It'd be great to see that she's achieved her dream

    • @discoverkyoto
      @discoverkyoto  4 года назад +3246

      Thank you so much. nowaday Fukunae-san already retired from being Maiko. But Kofuku-san still being the Geisha.

    • @dennisvance4004
      @dennisvance4004 4 года назад +708

      Discover Kyoto thank you for the information. On one hand it is sad to know the Geiko/Maiko world has lost an artist but on the other hand I wish them every happiness. ❀

    • @princerschannel7426
      @princerschannel7426 4 года назад +59

      @@discoverkyoto
      Why? I'm Filipino and Muslim
      I wanted to be a giesha too
      Only me understands it because no giesha is here at our place
      Mindanao not manila
      I'm 13 junior highschool
      I'm ok with practice trainings
      Dance but I don't speak Japanese
      (I am left handed

    • @rc4083
      @rc4083 4 года назад +404

      princers channel what the hell are you saying?

  • @Euriel1
    @Euriel1 4 года назад +3223

    It's so nice to see young Japanese people being proud of their ancient culture and traditions. Thank you for this beautiful video. I'm already preparing my luggage for a travel after Covid-19

    • @user-uc9px7de1j
      @user-uc9px7de1j 4 года назад +80

      i'm a japanese but agree that so much. hope you can make it to come here as soon as possible 🥰

    • @discoverkyoto
      @discoverkyoto  2 года назад +26

      See you again in Kyoto!

    • @grookey77
      @grookey77 2 года назад

      I hope you're planning your trip!!

  • @loretohidalgo3533
    @loretohidalgo3533 8 лет назад +7899

    Her skin is so perf

    • @iloveyoufor10000years
      @iloveyoufor10000years 8 лет назад +322

      Loreto Hidalgo ikr it s like she has no pores

    • @mikiyong4010
      @mikiyong4010 7 лет назад +1

      Loreto Hidalgo iii

    • @vian7174
      @vian7174 7 лет назад +50

      Loreto Hidalgo HOW DO I HAVE A SKIN LIKE HERS

    • @morganolfursson2560
      @morganolfursson2560 6 лет назад +68

      DNA , believe me it is all about DNA , many Japanese have a bad skin and many non Japanese have a great skin, this is all about your genes .
      You might think that eating properly, not drinking , not smoking , sleeping enough, avoiding heavy makeup , helps , but the Maiko wake up at 7am every day sometimes sooner , train all day , eat whenever they get the chance and time to , stay awake at parties every evening until midnight or 1am , and never get to sleep before 2 or 3am . Plus they are made to drink at parties and most of the customers smoke , including them passively, and they are covered in half an inch of makeup everyday . So this is most certainly not a good diet or healthy lifestyle , because non of that applies to a Maiko or Geiko , Geisha . This is all about DNA and good genes . I have a very good skin , but i drink , i smoke , i have 4 kids and a very demanding job so i basically never sleep , and i moisturize once a year after a sunburn . It's all about genes .

    • @morganolfursson2560
      @morganolfursson2560 6 лет назад +14

      And she is made up on this video , even when she appears as she is not wearing any makeup .

  • @TaoNaomi
    @TaoNaomi 7 лет назад +12588

    Her skin is FLAWLESSS OMG WHAT IS THIS SECRET

    • @reizayin
      @reizayin 6 лет назад +396

      a Japanese diet?

    • @morganolfursson2560
      @morganolfursson2560 6 лет назад +1266

      DNA , believe me it is all about DNA , many Japanese have a bad skin and many non Japanese have a great skin, this is all about your genes .
      You might think that eating properly, not drinking , not smoking , sleeping enough, avoiding heavy makeup , helps , but the Maiko wake up at 7am every day sometimes sooner , train all day , eat whenever they get the chance and time to , stay awake at parties every evening until midnight or 1am , and never get to sleep before 2 or 3am . Plus they are made to drink at parties and most of the customers smoke , including them passively, and they are covered in half an inch of makeup everyday . So this is most certainly not a good diet or healthy lifestyle , because non of that applies to a Maiko or Geiko Geisha . This is all about DNA and good genes . I have a very good skin , but i drink , i smoke , i have 4 kids and a very demanding job so i basically never sleep , and i moiturize once a year after a sunburn . It's all about genes .

    • @PlasmicPenny
      @PlasmicPenny 6 лет назад +572

      Same. She literally paints her face with a ton of makeup and yet it's flawless. I'm envious.

    • @sassymedea3065
      @sassymedea3065 6 лет назад +185

      Shannon A .L they probably have a good skin care routine

    • @jackg237
      @jackg237 6 лет назад +174

      Tao Naomi I think it's more important to live healthfully and feel healthy, and if it reflects externally (clear skin) then that's a bonus. "Imperfect" skin can be not only unrelated to health, but beautiful in itself.

  • @szelim6326
    @szelim6326 6 лет назад +6987

    "A person should have one thing they can do with confidence."
    I feel that nowadays we lack this kind of mentality... most people have dreams, yet are unable to achieve them, or even take a first step towards them, because of the fear of societal judgement, pressure, etc etc. We should be more openminded towards our dreams and do our best to strive for them!! :)

    • @TrixieTheShark
      @TrixieTheShark 5 лет назад +17

      Well said

    • @aminahdazae
      @aminahdazae 5 лет назад +13

      Couldn’t have said it better

    • @ShaniTheBurningTree
      @ShaniTheBurningTree 4 года назад +21

      So right. And I often wonder why I feel so worthless....my confidence has been eclipsed by societal standards.

    • @rebeccajohnson7599
      @rebeccajohnson7599 4 года назад +32

      @@ShaniTheBurningTree Yeah. I feel like nowadays especially, people can be pretty judgmental. Recently I found out that there is a lot that is required of me when it comes to being in the art industry, especially since I would like to go freelance. The problem is that not everyone will like my work, and that art is a luxury, not a necessity. It also requires connections, almost constantly it seems. But art is the one thing I can do well.
      But keep in mind, you do have a purpose. Even if you don't realize it, there is something inside of you that you can do to influence others or yourself. Society may demand a lot, and sure there are standard rules (you shouldn't be a delinquent or law breaker, or otherwise don't continue to be as such), but you don't have to allow society to engulf you until there is nothing. Don't let them rule over who you are, and don't feel like you are worthless if you aren't just like what societal standards may demand. You are a unique person, fearfully and wonderfully made.
      God bless you❤

    • @taehyungsyeontan7989
      @taehyungsyeontan7989 4 года назад

      @CoNfUsIoN I saw you in other video

  • @h.m.6024
    @h.m.6024 4 года назад +3487

    The Buzzfeed video did an awful job at portraying this beautiful art form, this video is truly wonderful!

    • @enec0
      @enec0 4 года назад +231

      as expected from buzzfeed lol

    • @kimmyseon46
      @kimmyseon46 3 года назад +4

      Link?

    • @leagueofwildrift9781
      @leagueofwildrift9781 3 года назад +32

      All american media is sucks, they are racist

    • @BaraJFDA
      @BaraJFDA 3 года назад +110

      Oh gods, don't remind me of that. Yes, they did a horrific job. It was embarrassing. They failed miserably. They should have consulted and hired a REAL person who knows the craft. American media always fail on that one when it comes to cultural representations.

    • @milaliah
      @milaliah 3 года назад +25

      Buzzfeed always does awful lol

  • @michelerodriguez2022
    @michelerodriguez2022 4 года назад +15144

    She needs to drop a skin care routine omg she’s gorgeous

    • @abirulez97
      @abirulez97 4 года назад +159

      probably involves paint

    • @AkaraSadiel
      @AkaraSadiel 4 года назад +235

      18 years old....

    • @TheEsterciithaa
      @TheEsterciithaa 4 года назад +260

      asian genes

    • @fisuji4013
      @fisuji4013 4 года назад +273

      As an Asian, our wonderful genetics,

    • @ririo1281
      @ririo1281 4 года назад +249

      @@AkaraSadiel im 18 and my eczema is killing me sis

  • @ASMRJonie
    @ASMRJonie 8 лет назад +10044

    Even the way they talk it's soothing and beautiful, true artists!

  • @onigireee
    @onigireee 8 лет назад +3047

    I absolutely love how she started off by saying that being a maiko is also about thinking of others. She put a completely different spin on a subject I've read and seen so much about... It's very very feel good. Most documentaries or features are about how harsh it is, but she makes you realise what drives these girls into becoming pieces of art themselves, and the dreams they hold.
    This is a lovely one!

    • @koneko3774
      @koneko3774 8 лет назад +11

      I love this comment! So true c':

    • @donniebrasco11
      @donniebrasco11 5 лет назад +6

      You should watch memoirs of a geisha , its not happy all the time and that lifestyle is very harsh. Anyone who says different isn't a real geisha

    • @Kagome12able
      @Kagome12able 5 лет назад +6

      I've always loved the idea of a maiko and she made it sound like any other hard working harsh job but in the most beautiful way.... Wish I could be a maiko lol

    • @Tamaki742
      @Tamaki742 5 лет назад +65

      @@donniebrasco11 Actually, Memoirs of A Geisha has been proven by historians to have lots of misinformations. I feel like it mixed up geisha and oiran, which are 2 completely different things.

    • @apdarkness905
      @apdarkness905 5 лет назад +14

      @@Tamaki742 Yeah, Oiran are like cheaper versions of Maiko and Geisha. Much more respectable establishments are strict and hard on their Maiko to be sure, but tend to treat and care for them way better. Besides which, the events of Memoirs of a Geisha are set during a time of massive upheaval in Japan, a lot more was at stake. I do agree that the movie mixed up Oiran and Geisha, because a lot of what happened in the movie was incorrect.

  • @xXspedXx
    @xXspedXx 8 лет назад +6071

    Her skin is FLAWLESS! How? Where? When? Why? I want all her secrets.

    • @turtIesRcool
      @turtIesRcool 8 лет назад +235

      Probably that SKII

    • @apriljanegadut9150
      @apriljanegadut9150 8 лет назад +10

      +xXspedXx ikr

    • @gdc774
      @gdc774 8 лет назад +2

      me too

    • @Queenkirlia
      @Queenkirlia 8 лет назад +409

      +xXspedXx Geiko/Maiko/Oiran have a lot of special treatments that date back to like the beginnings of Geisha, and a lot of their skin care developed from the natural resources of Japan, like rice (I heard they use boiled, filtered rice water to keep their skin so fair), Adzuki beans for exfoliation, green tea, Camellia flower oil, and in some cases, pure feces from nightingales. Pretty interesting, right?

    • @annienguyen8369
      @annienguyen8369 8 лет назад +3

      Same

  • @unk605
    @unk605 3 года назад +263

    肌綺麗すぎる…もはやタマゴ肌を超えている、赤ちゃんの肌より綺麗なんじゃないかと思うほどに肌が綺麗…

  • @ちょび-n3c
    @ちょび-n3c 4 года назад +1790

    ここに出てくる姐さん、
    少し狐っぽい顔立ちなのでお化粧が似合っていて、とっても綺麗

    • @koi_A4
      @koi_A4 4 года назад +182

      舞妓さんの化粧ってきつね顔とかの方が似合いますよね…外国人っぽい顔だと似合わなそう…

    • @9k_n7
      @9k_n7 4 года назад +92

      ササ千鶴 先輩感つよくてすこ

    • @えぇ......困惑
      @えぇ......困惑 4 года назад +149

      @@koi_A4
      日本美人って感じの人のが似合いそう
      環奈ちゃんとか、めちゃ可愛いけどこういう化粧はあんまり似合わなそう…

    • @user-gn3ek8uh5t
      @user-gn3ek8uh5t 4 года назад +7

      多分ふく紘さんだと思います!

    • @soyabeans2266
      @soyabeans2266 4 года назад +6

      なー 小ふくさんですよー

  • @ピこっこ
    @ピこっこ 7 лет назад +1470

    喋り方が上品で好きです。こういう喋り方ができるようになりたいな

  • @MAlexandra152
    @MAlexandra152 9 лет назад +1310

    I watched the BBC documentary about Fukunae-san taking her Maiko exam. I'm so glad she's still working hard and is enjoying her choice to become a Maiko. And I love her philosophy: "Everybody should have one thing they can do with confidence."

    • @stefaneko26
      @stefaneko26 9 лет назад +5

      MAlexandra152 I didn't see this documentary, would you have a link please ?

    • @MAlexandra152
      @MAlexandra152 9 лет назад +22

      stefaneko26 Maybe I'm wrong. The BBC documentary listed the girl's name as Yukina, and says that she retired in 2012. I must have been mistaken. But I swear Fukunae-san looks like an older Yukina!

    • @stefaneko26
      @stefaneko26 9 лет назад +16

      MAlexandra152 Ah, it's the documentary with now former geiko Kikuyu, I know it well. Thank you all the same :).

  • @ParanormalGeek
    @ParanormalGeek 9 лет назад +3352

    Not only do they have outer beauty but also inner wow😍💖👏👏👏👏

    • @discoverkyoto
      @discoverkyoto  9 лет назад +226

      Maria Angeleyes They really do :)

    • @morganolfursson2560
      @morganolfursson2560 6 лет назад +2

      They are responsible for the death of about 10 000 cats a year . Not exactly what i call being beautiful on the inside .

    • @TheChickenRiceBowl
      @TheChickenRiceBowl 6 лет назад +1

      Morgan Olfursson What? How?

    • @morganolfursson2560
      @morganolfursson2560 6 лет назад +1

      Nobody in Japan uses more Shamisen than the Geisha . There are about 5000 Geisha in all of Japan , most of them play the Shamisen . the skin of the Shamisen is made from Cat and Dog skin . And the skin needs to be replaced every year or twice a year if the Shamisen is used a lot , and Geisha use it daily , plus they own two or three of them in different size , depending on the style of music they play . So over 10 000 cats and dog are killed in the most atrocious way (skinned alive after having their neck broken) just to provide Shamisen for the Karyukai .

    • @TheChickenRiceBowl
      @TheChickenRiceBowl 6 лет назад +3

      Morgan Olfursson ...Um... en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shamisen

  • @おっさん女子-w8j
    @おっさん女子-w8j 4 года назад +387

    18歳とは思えない大人の魅力

  • @にゃにゃちぇんちぇい
    @にゃにゃちぇんちぇい 9 лет назад +1739

    They are truly beautiful. I remember the first time I saw a maiko documentary i was astounded. I knew I have to visit them there someday. Like the foreign woman Fukunae mentioned, i too think i would cry if i ever saw a maiko/geiko etc in person. The world have evolved, but these historical art forms will never fail to amaze me. How i wished i was born in that era when these arts were in all its glory.

    • @lordjess9241
      @lordjess9241 7 лет назад +21

      No Face, and then we have memes

    • @にゃにゃちぇんちぇい
      @にゃにゃちぇんちぇい 7 лет назад +29

      to be fair memes are quite hilarious 😂

    • @btslaundry8750
      @btslaundry8750 7 лет назад +62

      Well ... this goes for every period in history, but you always have to remember and consider the negative aspects of these past times ... which is why I never wished to be born in any time but now, even though I would have loved to experience certain things in history in person. But I'm sure you feel the same way but just didn't mention it :) or do you really wish to be born in Japan in the 18th century to experience this?

    • @adrianghandtchi1562
      @adrianghandtchi1562 7 лет назад +50

      No Face no need to wish to be born that time. It's still here you can fly over there at a cost. The modern world helps highlight what you want to either look forward to or to look back upon

    • @にゃにゃちぇんちぇい
      @にゃにゃちぇんちぇい 7 лет назад +25

      Yeah i wished i existed at a time where there was no internet or technology. And yes i am fully aware that there may be more negative areas like war, poverty or gender inequality etc.

  • @おいも-d5y
    @おいも-d5y 6 лет назад +1417

    この子お化粧した後もする前もめちゃくちゃ可愛い...
    あと『おぼこい』って言葉可愛すぎるから使いたい

    • @つかわない-g6y
      @つかわない-g6y 4 года назад +20

      いもやま てか京都人皆使いよるで

    • @スパーキング奥大山
      @スパーキング奥大山 4 года назад +44

      関西全体的にかな?

    • @KM-ey7hx
      @KM-ey7hx 4 года назад +6

      おぼこい=バージン やで? わかってる?

    • @もずくぽん
      @もずくぽん 4 года назад +66

      幼いだよ

    • @user-po4fv3qg7r
      @user-po4fv3qg7r 4 года назад +9

      うさぎ団
      私は兵庫住みですが結構使われているので、そうだと思います

  • @sarahvargas1241
    @sarahvargas1241 8 лет назад +1089

    5:22 her smile is so cute :)

  • @White_Whistle_Bondrewd
    @White_Whistle_Bondrewd 4 года назад +784

    顔、声、仕草
    これが“華”か…

  • @meiji2762
    @meiji2762 5 лет назад +373

    2:46 めちゃ美人…角度やばい…

  • @人造人間18号-h4r
    @人造人間18号-h4r 7 лет назад +731

    すっごい綺麗、、お肌もツヤツヤすべすべって感じで羨ましい、、

  • @caz2618
    @caz2618 9 лет назад +603

    Her skin is perfect!

  • @LorettaMacabre
    @LorettaMacabre 7 лет назад +1904

    What beautiful women!! So respectful and lovely😍😍🙌🙌👌👌 THEIR INNER BEAUTY IS REFLECTED IN THEIR OUTER BEAUTY🌸🌸🌸

    • @julosx
      @julosx 6 лет назад +34

      Yeah, Geishas have to be educated, witty and entertaining. They also have to embody femininity as well as being an arty type. No wonder why, with all these requirements, they get so easily wise and pleasant.

    • @julosx
      @julosx 6 лет назад +18

      They are obviously the best marriage material of Japan. They just have it all : beautiful, intelligent, educated, respectful, arty, poiseful, how better could it get.

  • @しょ沼うぉ沼
    @しょ沼うぉ沼 5 лет назад +290

    今更だけどご結婚されてるんですね。
    絶対子ども上品で綺麗な子になる(確信)

  • @ariprabowo85
    @ariprabowo85 2 года назад +31

    "A person should have one thing they can do with confidence."
    Fukunae-san's wisdom belie her years in this video. I hope she's living a happy life, wherever she may be today.

  • @鈴音-e9z
    @鈴音-e9z 8 лет назад +687

    お化粧が無くても可愛い…ほんとに舞妓さんって綺麗だなぁ…憧れです☺️

  • @大脳の摘出
    @大脳の摘出 6 лет назад +643

    このかた、元がすごい綺麗

  • @tk_h41
    @tk_h41 5 лет назад +333

    横顔が笑っちゃうくらい綺麗

  • @無-s1p
    @無-s1p 5 лет назад +334

    白塗りのメイクって、ほんとに顔の造形が綺麗じゃないと似合わないよね
    みなさんほんと顔パーツ全ての形がお綺麗で…

    • @音楽ラブ
      @音楽ラブ 4 года назад +4

      なんか知らんけどムカつくね君

    • @丹下清子
      @丹下清子 4 года назад +20

      パンケーキ焼いたら焦げた 本当にそう思います。何故ムカつかれているのか分かりません。ご本人も分からないようですが。

    • @MM-hf3xm
      @MM-hf3xm 4 года назад

      たしかに、、
      目鼻立ち整ってないとバカ殿みたいで滑稽_(┐「ε:)_

  • @砂肝-p7m
    @砂肝-p7m 5 лет назад +81

    修学旅行の時にこの人と他の舞妓さんの舞?みたけどすごい綺麗だった。

  • @双葉杏-i2h
    @双葉杏-i2h 8 лет назад +510

    この人めちゃくちゃ性格良さそう....

  • @tori_suki385
    @tori_suki385 7 лет назад +911

    喋り方が最後らへんちょっと戻ってるのが可愛い

  • @marianacarolina7952
    @marianacarolina7952 9 лет назад +1146

    Fukunae - san is so beautiful!

  • @anti_fragile
    @anti_fragile 3 года назад +193

    learning about other cultures and traditions is amazing. it seems that every country has a rich and meaningful culture to it and i love to see it

  • @__-jp4ut
    @__-jp4ut 2 года назад +14

    Twitterで舞妓さんが話題になった時この動画を一番に思い出したなぁ
    初めて見た時はこんなに綺麗な人がいるんだって驚いた

  • @samuraireincarnation3853
    @samuraireincarnation3853 7 лет назад +940

    I love the Japanese language. Its sounds so Pretty when people speak it.

    • @モンスターハンター-o5l
      @モンスターハンター-o5l 6 лет назад +10

      Kamira Kiyohide I think so too

    • @guest2007
      @guest2007 6 лет назад +5

      1 year ago from 12 mar 2020 2:46 pm edt:
      but math in japanese-language is different
      1)japanese-language read 4 numbers together,
      instead of reading 3 numbers together like in english-language
      www.mlcjapanese.co.jp/n5_01_01.html from google (japan number group 4 digit) result 5
      2) fraction 2/3 is being read 3/2
      source : '2/3 is read (sa)(n)(bu)(n)(no) (ni) "sanbunno ni'
      in www.sf.airnet.ne.jp/~ts/japanese/decimal.html
      from google (japanese fraction) result 3
      12 mar 2020 2:46 pm edt:
      if a person wear cool-nike-michael-jordan-shoes then ppl may think that person know how to play basket-ball.

    • @nikkoyi
      @nikkoyi 4 года назад +7

      cries in chinese

    • @whenthefirenationattacked2607
      @whenthefirenationattacked2607 4 года назад +5

      I know this is like two years old but I agree I wanted to learn it for so long I’m glad my school hasit as a option

    • @user-ycx4yvxs8q
      @user-ycx4yvxs8q 4 года назад +7

      Yes, especially when Kyoto-Ben(dialect) is spoken by girls like this maiko-san. Kyoto-ben with mysterious intonation instantly attracts Japanese men from other areas. It is way cuter than standard Japanese.

  • @zarazarasenbeigame
    @zarazarasenbeigame 6 лет назад +567

    この動画に出会って
    何年経ったのか覚えておりませんが
    すごくこの動画が大好きです。
    先日 ふく苗さんが引退されたのを知って
    驚きを隠せませんでした。
    お酒が飲めるようになったら
    京都に行って
    ふく苗さんに会うのが夢だったのです。
    一時期 舞妓さんになりたいという
    夢を与えてくださったのも
    ふく苗さんなのです。
    本当にありがとうございました。
    どうか 末永くお幸せでありますように。

    • @Mori-t8r
      @Mori-t8r 4 года назад +3

      ふく苗さんってこの方ですか?

    • @くるる-c7n
      @くるる-c7n 4 года назад +5

      Y.M この取材されてる方がふく苗さんです!

  • @tripontube365
    @tripontube365 9 лет назад +1200

    she is the most beautiful and cute Maiko I have ever seen. really cute girl. man i should meet her when i went to Kyoto 5 years ago.

  • @tingyotwinkling2228
    @tingyotwinkling2228 4 года назад +839

    So she's 16½ yo when this interview made, but her thoughts are already so mature and she clearly knows about her target and will try all her best to achieve it. Let's say this video filmed in the same year it posted which is 2015, so in this year she'll be 21, she might has already become a geiko, I wish her all the best and live a happy and blessed life forever. 🥺♥️
    Edit : I wrote this comment 6 months ago, I don't even remember how I counted her age😂 I might didn't notice her words from the self introduction part in the interview, if she has said that she was 18 years old, so it is. I'm really sorry for my wrong information and mistake. 😂

    • @tingyotwinkling2228
      @tingyotwinkling2228 4 года назад +68

      I just found out that she retired before turning into a geiko. Anyway, her decision and desire always go first, again wishing her all the best and having a happy and blessed life she desires. 🥰

    • @lovelori-e4n
      @lovelori-e4n 3 года назад +5

      hi, thank you for the information, but im just curious, why did she decide to retire?

    • @tingyotwinkling2228
      @tingyotwinkling2228 3 года назад +25

      @@lovelori-e4n There's no information about the reason of her retirement decision. Could be that she decided to continue her study, get married or change career? We might never know, wish her all the best anyway ^ ^

    • @gdlomax
      @gdlomax 3 года назад +8

      @@tingyotwinkling2228 Someone said she got married

    • @cupcake125
      @cupcake125 3 года назад +8

      Didn't she say that she was 18 tho?

  • @たた-w9z5m
    @たた-w9z5m 4 года назад +142

    横顔めっっっっっっっっちゃ綺麗

  • @sakanada4649
    @sakanada4649 7 лет назад +462

    本当に綺麗。舞妓に憧れてた時期があったけど、年齢的に無理になっちゃった。

  • @ほりこぴー
    @ほりこぴー 8 лет назад +378

    美しい文化ですね。

  • @ルン-z7w
    @ルン-z7w 7 лет назад +138

    言葉の一言一言に込められた意味が深いなと思いました。
    感動です。

  • @佐竹春香-w6g
    @佐竹春香-w6g 4 года назад +66

    18歳でこの覚悟。しっかりしてはるわ。見習いたい

  • @clearhero7487
    @clearhero7487 Год назад +9

    To just be in her presence..what she represent how just rich and beautiful each and every piece means something new..she is beauty she is maiko. I would cry seeing her as well..

  • @blackcat138
    @blackcat138 9 лет назад +115

    She's so pretty like a doll ♡

  • @ふわー-f9q
    @ふわー-f9q 7 лет назад +332

    肌めちゃくちゃ綺麗 、!

  • @thatgrumpychick4928
    @thatgrumpychick4928 2 года назад +8

    Her skin is so perfect. Smooth,even tone and alive.
    They all are so beautiful

  • @user-fc4my5jy2n
    @user-fc4my5jy2n 2 года назад +55

    It already has been six years but I am never tired of watching this video this is just amazing😭✨

  • @それな-x3s
    @それな-x3s 6 лет назад +170

    京都人やけどやっぱりこういう動画はほんまに素敵やな…

  • @jimpalsson4147
    @jimpalsson4147 9 лет назад +45

    Each person has their dream in life. These young maikos want to make the best of their efforts. I think they give the world beauty. All my best to all of them!

    • @omiluna7362
      @omiluna7362 6 лет назад +1

      Maikos and Geikos are fascinating ladies.

  • @iamdisgusted
    @iamdisgusted 8 лет назад +109

    I want to go to Kyoto one day, I can't wait Maikos and Geikos are so lovely. I have a lot of respect for these ladies

    • @revinaque1342
      @revinaque1342 7 лет назад +34

      Genevieve Vavance I hope you do get to go. I've been there four times, and it never gets old. :) If you spend a day in Gion, you might catch a glimpse of a geiko or maiko. In public, they walk incredibly fast, and they're like hummingbirds as they flit from one teahouse to another. It's like watching living history. :) You'll get the best chance of seeing them at around sunset, as they head out to their first dinner appointments. They never stop for pictures, though.

    • @iamdisgusted
      @iamdisgusted 7 лет назад +6

      Revina Que you just got me excited all over again 😀

    • @noticemegenki6049
      @noticemegenki6049 7 лет назад +15

      Watch out for fakes though~
      Like they said real ones never stop for photos. They are not there to entertain common tourists. If you see them just standing around and happy to take photos they are just dressed up as geisha, some will even attempt to scam you.

    • @aosanshou
      @aosanshou 5 лет назад

      Notice Me Genki : I know.Many Asian tourists can enjoy one day Kimono rental shop and walk around. I see many Chinese dressed up in ho-rrible unacceptable way ( maybe they moved too much not knowing how to fix) video-recorded on RUclips videos. Simply disgraceful. Btw, you can’t ask for real Geisha unless you have a connection/ someone to pay for it should you were impolite to them etc. Look foreign guests info center it might be different 🤔 for like, a lunch hospitality. AND nowadays they never walk the area outside avoiding tourists, they take 🚕 taxi . Good luck.

  • @user-bd1gn7yn3c
    @user-bd1gn7yn3c 4 года назад +57

    柔らかいのに芯がある、素敵な女性。

  • @lilyfilm2072
    @lilyfilm2072 5 лет назад +131

    お上品な顔立ちで憧れる…。

  • @べーちゃん-x9o
    @べーちゃん-x9o 6 лет назад +111

    舞妓さんって凄いお上品で素敵…
    はぁ…尊い笑

  • @firefly2866
    @firefly2866 6 лет назад +25

    I literally cried when she said that you should do at least one thing in which you are confident....it was so touching ....this video really broadened my outlook to this section of Japanese culture...
    Thank you❤

  • @YasWitch7
    @YasWitch7 2 года назад +94

    I legitly cried when she spoke about the lady who came overseas, I literally could be that lady. Loving Japan and their culture is a calling from the soul.

  • @mb84328
    @mb84328 4 года назад +21

    思わず見とれてしまいました...。
    私もなりたいとは思ったりするけど、やはりとてつもなく多くの努力が必要なもの。シビアな世界だなと感じました。

  • @sarahvargas1241
    @sarahvargas1241 8 лет назад +383

    I'm crying, Fukunae is now retired, she was my favorite maiko :'(

    • @giajumanji3197
      @giajumanji3197 8 лет назад +74

      why did she retire?

    • @manaacass
      @manaacass 7 лет назад +1

      what? why?

    • @clarinette016
      @clarinette016 7 лет назад +75

      it wasn't told to public but most likely she wanted to start other carreer or just wanted to go to University

    • @sarahvargas1241
      @sarahvargas1241 7 лет назад +119

      She retired because is now married.

    • @julosx
      @julosx 6 лет назад +14

      Wow, to think she's only 20 right now.

  • @youth6177
    @youth6177 4 года назад +126

    なんでこんな肌綺麗なん( ´・ω・` )

  • @kotenpandaful
    @kotenpandaful 8 лет назад +159

    コメントみると、ふく苗さんご結婚されたのかな・・?芸子さん姿も見たかったけど、おめでとう。お幸せに!

  • @jsdreamtraveljapan6314
    @jsdreamtraveljapan6314 3 года назад +21

    I love Kyoto so much. I've never seen a video that explains how to wear Maiko-san's hairstyle kimono in detail. That's amazing.It's so pretty and nice.

  • @lotusrain4102
    @lotusrain4102 3 года назад +13

    Her accent sounds so gentle.

  • @vietbluecoeur
    @vietbluecoeur 8 лет назад +16

    This is absolutely lovely. Hearing this young woman talk about her experiences and aspirations is so inspiring, plus she really is so beautiful! I love how devoted she is to the traditional arts of the geiko; I found it adorable how she talked about her love and admiration for art. I wish her the best of luck in her life. She's going to go a long ways!

  • @Dan-ni4qq
    @Dan-ni4qq 9 лет назад +72

    I did an intense study about maiko and geiko in Japanese culture. I read every book and autobiography i could get my hands on. This is one of my favorite parts of Japanese culture. What these women represent in Japanese society is absolutely amazing. They truely are "walking art". This is why im going to Kyoto and will spend lots of time there. Hope to meet you Fukunae san!

    • @japanlovely8177
      @japanlovely8177 9 лет назад +1

      Dan 暖 Conover wow amazing

    • @discoverkyoto
      @discoverkyoto  9 лет назад +1

      Dan 暖 Conover Wow that is very impressive. We hope you come to Kyoto and meet some maiko and geiko in person. :)

    • @Dina-zb2cv
      @Dina-zb2cv 5 лет назад

      Is Kyoto only the place for the maiko and geiko to be in there? (Im curious and wanna go to Japan someday 😊)

    • @mk098a
      @mk098a 4 года назад

      Faradina Oktavindra Tokyo, Osaka and Nara have them

  • @battleaxeold2515
    @battleaxeold2515 7 лет назад +246

    めっちゃぼぉ~~としてるときにこの舞妓さんの話聞いてると日本語に聞こえないwwww

  • @chewynum
    @chewynum 5 лет назад +21

    I'd be that crying tourist. These women are incredible works of history, art, beauty, skill and talent.

  • @LaBucci
    @LaBucci 4 года назад +117

    Love when young Japanese want to keep old traditions alive. Makes me so happy 🇯🇵

  • @hamishtin4898
    @hamishtin4898 8 лет назад +57

    I was lucky enough to spot 2 geiko last night in kyoto they got picked up in a million dollar rolls royce there appearance was majestic and magical probably one of my highlights on my trip so far in japan i would recommend to any one travelling to kyoto to go geisha spotting you will be mesmerised

    • @paoDaoGe
      @paoDaoGe 8 лет назад +1

      did you see Geiko or Maiko? Geiko's & Maiko's kimono color scheme and hair dressing pieces are different.

    • @hamishtin4898
      @hamishtin4898 8 лет назад +3

      it was definitely a Geiko Alex.W they didn't have any decorations in the hair Maikos have accessories in the hair and plus its there real hair

    • @paoDaoGe
      @paoDaoGe 8 лет назад

      Hamish tin lucky you! I saw Maiko more often when I was in Kyoto.

  • @Ara-wm7es
    @Ara-wm7es 5 лет назад +20

    omg i love her 😭 the way she talks sounds so smooth and kind.

    • @etoyo8064
      @etoyo8064 3 года назад

      It was like unintentional ASMR the whole time she was speaking. I need to add this to a relaxation playlist.

  • @Hirocchi100
    @Hirocchi100 2 года назад +10

    舞妓さんがお化粧する貴重な映像ありがとうございます✨

  • @RJinoona
    @RJinoona 3 года назад +12

    I am touched by her last sentence. Gives all our might, passion and effort to the path that we choose 🥺😭❤🙏

  • @oliviaocasain9980
    @oliviaocasain9980 Год назад +6

    She's so sweet... I really hope she's living her dream!

  • @henryandthehorses5085
    @henryandthehorses5085 2 года назад +40

    So beautiful. She's eighteen and has found out something I still struggle with: going straight at the one thing I want. I want so many things and I try to make them all come true at the same time, and I can get none of them done.
    Can't wait to visit Kyoto.

  • @kitten3777
    @kitten3777 4 года назад +60

    同い年?え、うそでしょ...
    めっちゃしっかりしてるじゃん...
    めっちゃ美しいお姉様じゃん...

  • @GeorgeQQQ
    @GeorgeQQQ 5 лет назад +8

    I was deeply touched. Kyoto has become my favorite city in the world. Every time I go to Kyoto I find something shockingly beautiful.

  • @senny5356
    @senny5356 5 лет назад +27

    すっぴんの時も可愛いしお肌綺麗だし
    なんなん!!!

  • @oliviaarteaga4092
    @oliviaarteaga4092 8 лет назад +14

    This is why I want to live in Kyoto such amazing Beauty

  • @Lynnblue98
    @Lynnblue98 7 лет назад +6

    This is the type of happiness I want to see. Just genuine, caring, elegant happiness. She is proud of herself and has confidence.

  • @ioanabuzz
    @ioanabuzz 9 лет назад +210

    I've started to be interested in Japan when I was around 16 watching anime and reading manga. Slowly I was attracted to their culture, language and history. Definitely one of my biggest dream is to live at least 1 year there, to learn everything a foreign can about them. Thank you Japan for existing, you are wonderful, smart, creative people, with respect for others, nature and life itself. Domo arigatou!

    • @DynamicWolfz
      @DynamicWolfz 7 лет назад +21

      Nana fuckin weeb

    • @三ツ矢磯辺揚げ
      @三ツ矢磯辺揚げ 6 лет назад +1

      Nana 日本をそう思ってくれてありがとう!貴方は素敵です😊

    • @takayukimurota8142
      @takayukimurota8142 6 лет назад +3

      Thank you so much for your love toward my country.This post was 3years ago and wish you have made your dream come true by now.

    • @honeybee1256
      @honeybee1256 6 лет назад +5

      badbadfatcat 81 she’s saying that when she got into anime , it made her more fascinated in not just pop culture, but in their true culture.

    • @NiallerHugs
      @NiallerHugs 6 лет назад +3

      Leave my culture alone. Learn to love yours.

  • @qwertyasdfg3652
    @qwertyasdfg3652 2 года назад +5

    her words are so touching

  • @fluffaugust1654
    @fluffaugust1654 3 года назад +3

    She just freaking gorgeous, im in love the way she talked, moved, and walked everything she do is beautiful

  • @松本秀人-s2u
    @松本秀人-s2u 6 лет назад +508

    髪型綺麗だけど跡がすごい
    そこだけ薄くなりそう……

    • @PEEKAPOO-r8c
      @PEEKAPOO-r8c 4 года назад +14

      おハゲができる人もおるで

    • @シャーロック-j8e
      @シャーロック-j8e 4 года назад +28

      リンゴループで検索w マジ?!私バレエやってたからお団子頭してたおかげで生え際が少し後退した気がするけど期待していいのかな…。

  • @writingmaster3008
    @writingmaster3008 5 лет назад +7

    Geikos have this air about them..... incredible. I got to spend three weeks taking photos in miyagawacho this year. phenomenal. every day was bliss.

  • @Belixology
    @Belixology 4 года назад +7

    "a person should have one thing they can do with confidence." This is the first time in my life I've heard this and it really got me thinking if I am just living or just existing.

  • @Silver-ld5gt
    @Silver-ld5gt 3 года назад +6

    The magnification of geiko is extremely high. She is now retired and a college student.

  • @user-fx1eh5kl8e
    @user-fx1eh5kl8e 3 года назад +20

    2:58ふ~(・ε・ )ってするところ好き!
    私も18歳なのに何でこうも違うのか…

  • @GeorgiaGeorgette
    @GeorgiaGeorgette 8 лет назад +51

    What a beautiful and wise young lady. I thoroughly enjoyed this video ^_^

  • @lilacspectrum6737
    @lilacspectrum6737 4 года назад +11

    I could watch her do her makeup for the rest of my life omg

  • @quadripplecitrus8572
    @quadripplecitrus8572 3 года назад +4

    She is PAINFULLY beautiful omg looking at her makes me so happy

  • @shaniaaudreyanne3989
    @shaniaaudreyanne3989 4 года назад +7

    "A person should have one thing they could do in confidence".
    Well said

  • @alexiawesterterp1403
    @alexiawesterterp1403 6 лет назад +8

    fukunae-san and kofuku-san are both such beautiful girls inside and out!! devoting yourself to seeing other people happy is such a beautiful trait to have!! i wish them both the best as they continue to work hard!

  • @SummerStars18
    @SummerStars18 4 года назад +12

    Wow, that made me tear up a little bit. That's so amazing and requires such love for what they do. I'm awed by the grace they bring and the beautiful experiences they can give other people.

  • @BlackRiceTV
    @BlackRiceTV 5 лет назад +9

    I'm Vietnamese and I am sure that at the moment when I go to Kyoto and see all beautiful things there, I will cry so hard... Because I have been waiting for that day for soooo long!

  • @AnastasiaGoronok
    @AnastasiaGoronok 6 лет назад +7

    She's so lovely, her personality. Beautiful inside and out.

  • @sasakiumiquema9608
    @sasakiumiquema9608 6 лет назад +24

    This is what you call, true passion