The clothes are so short because it looks like the kind of attire one would wear and perform in at matsuri, or festival. These tops with shorts are traditionally worn on those occasions, and often there are group dances like this.
@truesouthcorn Actually Austin is an exception, it has this whole alternative vibe, hippie culture etc. Janis Joplin studied at UT Austin. And whole foods showed up @ Austin. That's why Austin is so cool: it combines Texas' hospitality with Austin's alternative culture :-)
I guess for some japanese, as some japanese may like it as well. Japan is rich and diverse and new generations like funny things as everywhere else... maybe.
I'm no sure why they are short. I thought it was traditional . All the Japanese performers and management were very polite and easy going. They were a pleasure to work for. We had fun shooting them. See my website for more videos.
@truesouthcorn I live in Texas. (: The thing is it's so big that it really depends where you go. It's true that some parts are very conservative. Some are accepting and culturally diverse. Take me for example, I live in San Antonio and I LOVE this music.
These are not 'miniskirts', but happi, which are festive jackets worn at matsuri. Happi have been worn since the Tokugawa period, so it's quite traditional.
@Ebunnyluv So very true! My obasan wanted me to learn to play the shamisan, and I and learning slowly, the position is the reason I do not practice as much as I should.
There are many different branches of the conservative tree. I am open to different cultures and new ideas, yet consider myself conservative because I believe in the merits of limited, constitutional government, fiscal responsibility, free markets, freedom of association and (whenever possible) empowering states and local communities.
it is ,unless you don't have some one who can take care of you,its a little bit expansive...it is one of the most expensive country in the world,but its a paradise.i will marry whit a japanese girl,and i can say its the bestest things that happend to me since i was born :).bottom of line,you should go...and have fun
very true, Japanese music--even though it still sounds asian-- has a very distinct and unique sound that differs it from chinese or any other oriental music, and it's almost kind of....mysterious. Japan is probably one of the most unique cultures of this world...
No, that was not a real geisha. And Memoirs is a really inaccurate movie, too...try looking through the bookstores of your local Japanese/Asian markets to see real geisha. They are very beautiful. :)
the young girls ware short ones yes but by about 15 or so they are wareing full leaght kimono the diference in age for women is in the arms from what i know
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there gestures are so polite. the way they gracefully nod there heads to and fro.....
japanese culture is so unique and mysterious at times.....i luv it!
The best japanese song i ever heard, it just blows my mind...
Voice of a Geisha Doll is the name of the album. There are a few more. You can download that one on amazon or itunes.
I am Japanese
and I was happy to see this on youtube
I hope that you post more videos like this one
I Love Japan, I love Japenese People, I love SUSHI, and I love their music :) Amazing Culture.
it was SXSW Austin 2006, (South by Southwest) Japan nite.
Beautiful...reminds me of when I went to Japan...
This is beautiful! This makes me want to go back to Japan
Beautiful. The Gion Kouta (ballad of Gion) in the beginning was very beautifully performed.
I LOVE JAPANESE MUSIC!!!
Beautiful folklor !
Very beautiful, wish I could have been there.
I just love the eternal nippon's grance!
this is just damn fantastic..
I really like the traditional music.
Very beautifull play.
So cute~ ^0^ I love Japanese culture, too!
They are very talented!
looked very authentic with the drumkit in the back ground
That was lovely. I love the dress on the girls dancing around the Geisha. She's lovely too, of course.
yoooo :P they doing a lot of thing seriusly you got to see the movue ''memory of a geisha'' its so good bha i hope you'll like it
The clothes are so short because it looks like the kind of attire one would wear and perform in at matsuri, or festival. These tops with shorts are traditionally worn on those occasions, and often there are group dances like this.
This is great. You should come sing and play for our Japanese Spring Festival too
thanks, i was looking for this type of music. post some more if you have it please
@truesouthcorn
Actually Austin is an exception, it has this whole alternative vibe, hippie culture etc. Janis Joplin studied at UT Austin. And whole foods showed up @ Austin. That's why Austin is so cool: it combines Texas' hospitality with Austin's alternative culture :-)
she is beautiful! i love japan
they are even more beautiful when they´re "beautyful" :-)
these girls are very beautiful.. and there voice is very good....OHIO U.S.A.
awesome, you should post some of these uncut
정말 예쁘네요*^^*
@AvantiVideo I accidently clinked the 'Thumbs Down' on this comment. Pay NO ATTENTION TO IT! I'm very glad you uploaded this! Sorry! Sumimasen!
Very pretty
I guess for some japanese, as some japanese may like it as well. Japan is rich and diverse and new generations like funny things as everywhere else... maybe.
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I'm no sure why they are short. I thought it was traditional . All the Japanese performers and management were very polite and easy going. They were a pleasure to work for. We had fun shooting them. See my website for more videos.
I love this song :)
A short kimono is called HAPPI.
It's a workman's livery.
Great culture, so enjoy it!
o.m.g. WOW!
@truesouthcorn
I live in Texas. (: The thing is it's so big that it really depends where you go. It's true that some parts are very conservative. Some are accepting and culturally diverse.
Take me for example, I live in San Antonio and I LOVE this music.
These are not 'miniskirts', but happi, which are festive jackets worn at matsuri. Happi have been worn since the Tokugawa period, so it's quite traditional.
DELIZIOSA QUESTA GEISHA LA ADORO.
Well i knwo the first song was gion kobu. and she was performing it like what you see in pontocho. well miehina performed it that way ^^
very cool!!! :D
Umekichi is her name.
this is cool
beautifuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuul!
nice
@Ebunnyluv So very true!
My obasan wanted me to learn to play the shamisan, and I and learning slowly, the position is the reason I do not practice as much as I should.
I luv this! So cute! ^o^
sxsw! 信じられない！！
@QwoPhasaArius Amen to that! ^-^ I
ohh japanese is amazing
wow this is so cool i love this vid
@Samurai21041989 It's called a shamisen. It's a three-string lute that dates back to the Edo period.
the part where tha four women are dancing, is my favorite part. : )
does anybody know the name of the songs? :)
very beautiful!
I have made plans when i get outta high school im moving to Japan with friends. Is Japan a good place to move?
very cute >_^
Very beautiful *_^ !!!
Bravissimi
What a cutie!
may i ask, whats the name of the first song that is played along with the performance in this video?
good vid dunno bout the bass being a traditonal japanese instrument tho lol
Did you know that the electric bass guitar was invented in the 17th century Japan? (the guy on the left...)
@mrlolalo i know...one can't really dislike enything about Japan
@truesouthcorn Texas is, but Austin isn't! Austin is a VERRRRYYYY liberal town. I live there and it is so different from the rest of the state.
i envy her Komoto (spelled wrong)
There are many different branches of the conservative tree. I am open to different cultures and new ideas, yet consider myself conservative because I believe in the merits of limited, constitutional government, fiscal responsibility, free markets, freedom of association and (whenever possible) empowering states and local communities.
gieshas are beautyful
Does anyone knows the title of song for the fan dance?
Do you know where I could download her music?
Suteki! Kedo, onamae wa nan desu ka?
Does anyone know the lyrics for the song with the fan dance?
it is! XD
よろしい歌な
日本古楽だのか。
@truesouthcorn Texas "IS" super-conservative, but Austin may as well be like San Francisco or Key West. It's a great city!
@truesouthcorn Texas is generally conservative. Austin, our capital, is the exception. XD Lol.
it is ,unless you don't have some one who can take care of you,its a little bit expansive...it is one of the most expensive country in the world,but its a paradise.i will marry whit a japanese girl,and i can say its the bestest things that happend to me since i was born :).bottom of line,you should go...and have fun
what is the song called? and does anybody know why it is traditional or the history of this song or anything about it?
kawaiidesu
muuuuuuch better than tokio hotel
im not japanese im black but ilove japanese music japan rules 08 :)
lol so true
always add 5 years old to any asian, they always looks younger lol
@truesouthcorn well it is an traditional piece isn't it ;-)
Lawlz.
It also depends on you body shape, though, I don't think sumo wrestlers sit in seiza much... but otherwise, yes, mostly it's a question of practice.
very true, Japanese music--even though it still sounds asian-- has a very distinct and unique sound that differs it from chinese or any other oriental music, and it's almost kind of....mysterious. Japan is probably one of the most unique cultures of this world...
@darominu are you polish???
No, that was not a real geisha. And Memoirs is a really inaccurate movie, too...try looking through the bookstores of your local Japanese/Asian markets to see real geisha. They are very beautiful. :)
shamisen.
shorter kimonos is HAPPI
not a traditional japanese instrument. but it sounds good.
the young girls ware short ones yes but by about 15 or so they are wareing full leaght kimono the diference in age for women is in the arms from what i know
you mean kimono i think
isn't she a maiko? because her obi goes down.
better to search for ASIMO by HONDA