I absolutely love the logic behind Japanese planning and architecture. Some of the greatest parts of my experience in Japan was seeing how well they integrated casual modern day living with the flow of nature. Like how they have their storm drains is a good example. Such a simple concept to easily overlook but it just feels so traditional while being completely modernized. And their porches and layout are just so clean in design.
Geiko literally is child of the arts, but that "ko" 子 is used for "woman" because, traditionally, women are supposed to be naive and pure like a child. I know that 女 which literally means woman is also read "ko", I'm not confusing the two kanjis.
@@Satopi3104 are they tho? Geisha is written 芸者. 芸 means art, and 者 means person, so it means person of the arts. Just like 学者 means scholar because it's 学 for learning paired with 者 for person.
I have now seen this vid a few times, it never fails to make me feel good. It's lovely to see the Geisha greet other Geisha and their neighbors. Watching this I have felt I would like to meet one of these women just to be able to talk to one of them.
It's so amazing to see them walking absolutely gracefully in rain, while wearing kimono, geta, and full makeup. Oh they are just like beautiful dolls who came to live. ❤️ Only a Geisha can pull up this much grace while simply walking around ❤️..
...I really want one of those red umbrellas!!! Lovely video, thank you so much for posting! Your mother in law is lucky to live right in the middle of it all. :)
+Dee Sunshine Kyoto is the heart of traditional japan. Many small streets like this and other beautiful places. I couldn't see maiko or geisha (gion) on them though, only speeding SUVs :)
Can we talk abouthow impressive that lady on the bike was? @4:05 she has a pencil skirt suit on while carrying an umbrella and riding a bike in kitten hills.
Only Geisha can walk so gracefully in geta. I had a pair a long time ago, and looked hilarious walking in them. Maybe a little more practice would have been required for me to not almost fall on my face, but I ended up giving them to my sister.
Well, I see both Maikos and Geishas. You can tell the difference from the hair style and ornaments. Maikos are the ones with intricate hair ornaments, while Geishas have the simpler ones. The Maikos in this video are now all in second year or above, which will soon be Geishas.
The are Geishas. Geiko is just the Kyoto dialect of Geisha. In a general term, people who perform arts are all Geishas. So Maiko is included when you say Geisha, especially in English.
i know its been three years but i feel compelled to call you a dweeb lol this comments section is so old, theres hardly any thats been posted even in this year, isn't it somehow lonely when you see these places? its so strange that these are preserved, and i can call someone a dweeb for something they said 3 years ago. it really makes the concept of time seem so strange
One of the things I like about japan is how the homes and businesses are kind of just "jumbled " together. I bet that makes things so much more convenient. I eish we did that more in the States.
It is wonderful to watch, I feel slightly guilty about watching though. And it is always interesting to see copyright claimed on the vids without permission from the subjects in the vids!
The second character is different indeed, but the main difference is usage. Geisha is standard japanese, geiko is used in Kyoto (and other places). Some other places yet use "geigi".
@chickenfudgestick Because she's a Geiko. Geiko wear darker colors than Maiko, it means that Geiko are more mature than Maiko. If you take a look, you can see Maiko's kimonos under their rain jackets, and they are brighter :)
Geisha does mean 'crafts-person' which translates to artist. Maiko means 'dancing child.' But in Kyoto, geisha are often called 'geiko' which means 'craft child.'
Walking slow prevents kick up of water into their kimono fabric. I imagine that they carry an extra pair of dry tabi socks and may not wear too precious of kimono in the rain. Silk hates water.
would the lady at 2:39 be a full geiko? I read in another comment somewhere that they have shorter sleeves and a full white collar I thought I saw she had just before she entered the house, but am not completely sure!
maiko are the apprentice so they have to dress more cute and youthful with lots of flowers bright colors and hair ornaments. geiko usually have a more plain and clean style to their kimonos and they wear less hair oranments. if that helps differentiate.
Compared to candid videos of filming real Geikos and Maikos out on the streets now, the streets back then are not swarming with tourists! Is this in Gion district?
asianthor That's ridiculous. Many Japanese women have at least one in their wardrobe, along with other kinds of kimono-style dress for festivals. Unless you for some reason think I was asking for the Lamborghini of kimonos, that's a ridiculous thing to say. 30 grand would buy a hand painted traditional kimono worn by a famous geisha, that's clearly not what I asked for.
DeadlyChinchilla Actually no, all geisha, including Maiko were Kimonos and ornaments in the $15,000 to $30,000 range and they have almost 40 in their entire wardrobe. You cold get a decent one, but you would still be breaking the bank somehow.
ECCO PINK You have clearly not understood what I asked, and I don't feel I need to explain that I was NOT talking about fancy items. There are many, many Japanese clothing stores that specialize in kimono for NORMAL PEOPLE. There are many other stores that specialize in artistic displays in the geisha styles, accessories, umbrella, etc. I am not asking for a kimono worn and discarded by a famous geisha, or hand painted by a famous kimono artist. Normal. Kimono. Which MANY Japanese women have one or more of for celebratory events. I honestly don't understand why you can't understand this.
DeadlyChinchilla I have found a few places myself. Try E-bay. And google. Usually when I type in things like camillia oil or nightingale droppings or even maiko combs it will take me on a trail of cool things you can buy. And yes, I understand you are not looking for Geisha/maiko things specifically. Sorry I do not know the websites I have been to on the top of my head. Good luck!
How are their kimono held up when they wear the kimono overcoat? Normally, they have to hold them up so the edges dont drag on the ground. I imagine the kimono are tucked up when the obi is put on, but doesnt that interfere with their dancing? Thanks
I know this is late, but if you're still interested, their kimono are tied up with cords, you'll see this sometimes if they have their hands full, they'll wear a tie to keep their kimono up and when they get to their location and free their hands/get out of the rain, they untie it and let the hem fall as it should
@@EllaSkye no worries!! If there's anything else you would like to know about the professional please feel free to ask! I'll be more than happy to answer!
now im in kyoto, they told us about gyon if we want to see the real original giehsas .... thanks for the video, it looks like you'v been stalking them :P
those arent geiko or geisha most of those are maiko and its july you can tell by the hairstyles the maiko in the blue kimono raincoat has the katsuyama hairstyle my personal fav. alot of the maiko in this vid are prob 15-17 cuz most sport the wareshinobu hairstyle, i wonder if the geiko in the black raincoat near the end, if she was kogiku, kinda resembled her. anyways, yay!
Is it hard to see/find a geisha/maiko/geiko in Kyoto? More than anything I would LOVE to see one when I go to Japan in April!! Though I've heard they can be difficult to find? Where should I go to see them?
KIRW I know this comment is super old and I hope u got the chance to see them when u visited Japan. But in case you didn't, they are only in Kyoto. Gion is the most popular geisha district but I believe there's 5 official geisha districts in Kyoto.
Geiko is the traditionnal word in kansai, then in Kyoto. There s no mistake to say "geisha". Moreover, excepted 1 or 2, they are all "Maiko" to be precise ;)
They're so graceful, but some of their shoes are pretty clumpy. And.. do some of them use hair pieces? And... why don't we girlies ever get this sort of luxury entertainment?
I absolutely love the logic behind Japanese planning and architecture. Some of the greatest parts of my experience in Japan was seeing how well they integrated casual modern day living with the flow of nature. Like how they have their storm drains is a good example. Such a simple concept to easily overlook but it just feels so traditional while being completely modernized. And their porches and layout are just so clean in design.
magnificent observation !
In those sandals, the last thing they want to do is scurry.
I'm a little embarrassed to discover that people are looking at things I uploaded in the early days of low-rez RUclips.
Nils Ferry people are still enjoying it.
Lol I just found this
Keep it up, it shows a real unpolished world that used to exist on RUclips.
It was also one of my first exposures to geiko. :)
Don't worry, people are actually enjoying it..
And I just find it out, sooo!!!.
Taken literally, "geisha" means "person of the arts", while "geiko" means "child of the arts".
Geiko literally is child of the arts, but that "ko" 子 is used for "woman" because, traditionally, women are supposed to be naive and pure like a child.
I know that 女 which literally means woman is also read "ko", I'm not confusing the two kanjis.
G D You and original comment are both wrong... what is it with people confidently speaking on subjects they have no knowledge on.
@@Satopi3104 are they tho? Geisha is written 芸者. 芸 means art, and 者 means person, so it means person of the arts. Just like 学者 means scholar because it's 学 for learning paired with 者 for person.
@@connorjakobs44 the sha part isn't wrong, the ko part is.
Not really ... Is the same but for two diferent dialects. There is Aldo geigi
That must be so cool seeing so many of them in one place. It's like going back in time.
I have now seen this vid a few times, it never fails to make me feel good. It's lovely to see the Geisha greet other Geisha and their neighbors.
Watching this I have felt I would like to meet one of these women just to be able to talk to one of them.
It was beautiful and the sound of the rain was relaxing ! Thank you !
It's so amazing to see them walking absolutely gracefully in rain, while wearing kimono, geta, and full makeup. Oh they are just like beautiful dolls who came to live. ❤️ Only a Geisha can pull up this much grace while simply walking around ❤️..
Amazing how there is such beauty in such a simple thing.
what dreamy images, i would love to visit kyoto someday.
such elegance and refinement these ladies have. However beautiful I do not envy them the tireless devotion they pay to do thier work.
...I really want one of those red umbrellas!!!
Lovely video, thank you so much for posting!
Your mother in law is lucky to live right in the middle of it all. :)
+Dee Sunshine Kyoto is the heart of traditional japan. Many small streets like this and other beautiful places. I couldn't see maiko or geisha (gion) on them though, only speeding SUVs :)
Can we talk abouthow impressive that lady on the bike was? @4:05 she has a pencil skirt suit on while carrying an umbrella and riding a bike in kitten hills.
they are beautiful !!!
Ahhh! So amazing! Numerous geisha/maiko at once! :)
I wish we could have seen their obi, they're usually really pretty. :)
Merveilleuses maïkos et geikos de Kyoto, votre art si beau, si fragile, résistera-t-il longtemps à la modernité galopante de notre époque ?...
It's amazing how they look like living dolls
Thanks.So sweet moments (:
Fantastic!
very beautiful and classy! I want to meet a geisha someday
McTerror1 im starting a company for private meetings.
Such a good video, I like Kyoto I think it is one of the best tourist spots in Japan, go if you can get the chance you will not regret it.
Only Geisha can walk so gracefully in geta. I had a pair a long time ago, and looked hilarious walking in them. Maybe a little more practice would have been required for me to not almost fall on my face, but I ended up giving them to my sister.
F Jolliff it's about keeping your back straight and walking fairly flat footed, it makes you keep your head tall and so the girls walk gracefully
i live in london first thing i notice its so very clean there
beautiful kimono
beautiful
i love their umbrellas
beautiful !
Their umbrellas are very beautiful
Thank you for uploading this
I would. I would be paranoid about my kimono getting wet!
And rightfully so, being it a more than a thousand dollars worth dress.
Streets so clean
these are Maiko not Geishas which means they are all training geishas between the ages of 15 and 20
+Morgan Power Yes, I know that. I uploaded this years ago for some friends in the US who wouldn't know the words Geiko and Maiko.
Well, I see both Maikos and Geishas. You can tell the difference from the hair style and ornaments. Maikos are the ones with intricate hair ornaments, while Geishas have the simpler ones. The Maikos in this video are now all in second year or above, which will soon be Geishas.
The are Geishas. Geiko is just the Kyoto dialect of Geisha. In a general term, people who perform arts are all Geishas. So Maiko is included when you say Geisha, especially in English.
i know its been three years but i feel compelled to call you a dweeb lol
this comments section is so old, theres hardly any thats been posted even in this year, isn't it somehow lonely when you see these places? its so strange that these are preserved, and i can call someone a dweeb for something they said 3 years ago. it really makes the concept of time seem so strange
@@Crosshill were you high when you posted this comment?
Such Lovliness
wow! Thanks for sharing
lovely!
One of the things I like about japan is how the homes and businesses are kind of just "jumbled " together. I bet that makes things so much more convenient. I eish we did that more in the States.
@4:00 is that pink robe a geisha version of a raincoat?
Kimono rain coat is cute convenience!
omg the houses, the streets, the lights hanging form them and everything is SOO BEAUTIFUL and DREAMY!!
Please someone take me to Kyoto!
It is wonderful to watch, I feel slightly guilty about watching though. And it is always interesting to see copyright claimed on the vids without permission from the subjects in the vids!
The second character is different indeed, but the main difference is usage. Geisha is standard japanese, geiko is used in Kyoto (and other places). Some other places yet use "geigi".
@chickenfudgestick Because she's a Geiko. Geiko wear darker colors than Maiko, it means that Geiko are more mature than Maiko. If you take a look, you can see Maiko's kimonos under their rain jackets, and they are brighter :)
Geisha does mean 'crafts-person' which translates to artist. Maiko means 'dancing child.' But in Kyoto, geisha are often called 'geiko' which means 'craft child.'
Hey ! I just noticed: the geisha at 3:14, i m sure she s Komomo !! *o*
Inexpressively beautiful! Anatano bideo wa doumo arigatou gozaimashita..
The graceful Japanese ladies didn't appear to have so much as a smudge to their make-up from the rain.
my guess is its a name Toshihana is one of the Geishas and apparently she is very well known.
Those geisha's red umbrellas are made of waxed japanese paper...
Walking slow prevents kick up of water into their kimono fabric. I imagine that they carry an extra pair of dry tabi socks
and may not wear too precious of kimono in the rain. Silk hates water.
I absolutely adore the umbrellas, but can't find that style. Anyone have a suggestion?
would the lady at 2:39 be a full geiko? I read in another comment somewhere that they have shorter sleeves and a full white collar I thought I saw she had just before she entered the house, but am not completely sure!
maiko are the apprentice so they have to dress more cute and youthful with lots of flowers bright colors and hair ornaments. geiko usually have a more plain and clean style to their kimonos and they wear less hair oranments. if that helps differentiate.
They are "Geiko"
Of course !
Compared to candid videos of filming real Geikos and Maikos out on the streets now, the streets back then are not swarming with tourists! Is this in Gion district?
Miyagawacho hanamachi. You can tell by the pattern on the chochin lanterns.
@tayycutekitty they really and truly are if i lived in japan i would totally dedicate my life to that!!!!!
Does anyone have good resources for purchasing kimono, ornaments, and/or those lovely umbrellas?
Do you have $30,000? Cause that what a real Kimono cost.
asianthor That's ridiculous. Many Japanese women have at least one in their wardrobe, along with other kinds of kimono-style dress for festivals. Unless you for some reason think I was asking for the Lamborghini of kimonos, that's a ridiculous thing to say. 30 grand would buy a hand painted traditional kimono worn by a famous geisha, that's clearly not what I asked for.
DeadlyChinchilla Actually no, all geisha, including Maiko were Kimonos and ornaments in the $15,000 to $30,000 range and they have almost 40 in their entire wardrobe. You cold get a decent one, but you would still be breaking the bank somehow.
ECCO PINK You have clearly not understood what I asked, and I don't feel I need to explain that I was NOT talking about fancy items. There are many, many Japanese clothing stores that specialize in kimono for NORMAL PEOPLE. There are many other stores that specialize in artistic displays in the geisha styles, accessories, umbrella, etc. I am not asking for a kimono worn and discarded by a famous geisha, or hand painted by a famous kimono artist. Normal. Kimono. Which MANY Japanese women have one or more of for celebratory events. I honestly don't understand why you can't understand this.
DeadlyChinchilla
I have found a few places myself. Try E-bay. And google. Usually when I type in things like camillia oil or nightingale droppings or even maiko combs it will take me on a trail of cool things you can buy. And yes, I understand you are not looking for Geisha/maiko things specifically. Sorry I do not know the websites I have been to on the top of my head. Good luck!
How are their kimono held up when they wear the kimono overcoat? Normally, they have to hold them up so the edges dont drag on the ground. I imagine the kimono are tucked up when the obi is put on, but doesnt that interfere with their dancing? Thanks
I know this is late, but if you're still interested, their kimono are tied up with cords, you'll see this sometimes if they have their hands full, they'll wear a tie to keep their kimono up and when they get to their location and free their hands/get out of the rain, they untie it and let the hem fall as it should
@@moushimoushi8963 Oh yes, of course! I have seen this. Now it all comes together. Thank you for taking the time to explain.
@@EllaSkye no worries!! If there's anything else you would like to know about the professional please feel free to ask! I'll be more than happy to answer!
now im in kyoto, they told us about gyon if we want to see the real original giehsas .... thanks for the video, it looks like you'v been stalking them :P
Miyagawa Cho !! :)
ต้นไม้ญี่ปุ่น. บาหลี. ลีลาวดี. สีส้ม.
:59 i thought they had to sit to shut doors
Lmbo!! Good one
those arent geiko or geisha most of those are maiko and its july you can tell by the hairstyles the maiko in the blue kimono raincoat has the katsuyama hairstyle my personal fav. alot of the maiko in this vid are prob 15-17 cuz most sport the wareshinobu hairstyle, i wonder if the geiko in the black raincoat near the end, if she was kogiku, kinda resembled her. anyways, yay!
How can i know what s in a video if i don t watch it at least one time ?? o__O
なぜか見入ってしまう！
不思議な魅力があるよな🤔
YOSHI MATSU my mother's house is on this street. I'm not paparazzi.
Nils Ferry
舞妓さんには不思議なオーラと魅力がありますね😃
映画の世界みたい！🎞🎥
あの場所には昔の日本がある🗾
日本語でごめんなさい！☺️
pause at 3:34 and it makes for a nice photo
This umbrella is Japanese say "Wagasa"
upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f7/Umbrella-C7068.jpg
Is it hard to see/find a geisha/maiko/geiko in Kyoto? More than anything I would LOVE to see one when I go to Japan in April!! Though I've heard they can be difficult to find? Where should I go to see them?
KIRW I know this comment is super old and I hope u got the chance to see them when u visited Japan. But in case you didn't, they are only in Kyoto. Gion is the most popular geisha district but I believe there's 5 official geisha districts in Kyoto.
wow you know a lot about geshas
If you see them can u ask for a picture with them or no?
@pbul7306 Only inside. They'd get terribly dirty if they knelt to open the outside doors.
That’s a Maiko you can tell by her hair
Let's search for 番傘 or 和傘, 芸者, 芸子, 舞妓, 京都.
what are the packages they are all carrying ?
Kyoto is beautiful :}
if geisha means ARTIST what Meiko stands for?
Where can I find it New Zealand?
No you can’t
ต้นไม้ญี่ปุ่น. บาหลี. ลีลาวดี. สีขาว.
cool!
Geiko is the traditionnal word in kansai, then in Kyoto. There s no mistake to say "geisha". Moreover, excepted 1 or 2, they are all "Maiko" to be precise ;)
The last geisha seems soooo tired and depressed
maiko; translates to "danicing child"
宮川町の街並みは変わってませんが17年前の芸舞妓はんは誰か分かりません。
@@英利西本 当時、有名な芸子さんだった女性が、今は結婚して三人の子供に恵まれ、今もこの辺りに住んでいます。
They don’t scurry because you CAN’T scurry in a kimono, or you will fall flat on your painted face 😅
They absolutely do scurry sometimes
本物の芸者は夜にしか出歩かない って聞いたんですが・・・すごい出歩いててビックリ
Did you know that the first geisha's were men?
I knew that.
IT'S A TRAP!!
Royals I did
I heard that men can do geisha even now. It’s just rare
usually it's for kabuki right?
geiko is the kyoto term for "geisha" geisha call themselves geiko while we call them geisha
No offense but, if you're so mad at the uploader, why are you watching this? xD
deadly silence!
I think it is lowest :) And it is not about city, It is about people and ethics....
obviously you scared them haha
They're so graceful, but some of their shoes are pretty clumpy.
And.. do some of them use hair pieces?
And... why don't we girlies ever get this sort of luxury entertainment?
hah-Not anymore.
Yes, that's why their backs look pregnant, the large back knot is inside.
Passe
I made this video many years ago, so, yes.
Who wouldn't stalk them!? D :<
Ofcourse they dont because they wear high sandals and the floor is slippery