February 26th, 2024: A new geiko is born! Kimimana (君真奈) of Minoyae (美の八重) is celebrating her misedashi! She is the imōto of Kimizuru (君鶴) of Kineya (きねや) and is a jikata geiko! Although new, she will be performing during the upcoming Miyako Odori in just over a month! Her outfit features folding fans among bamboo and her obi has a lovely design of woven karabana ^^
おめでとうさんどす君真奈さん ^o^!
Image is courtesy of 1020Kiddo.
March 6th, 2024: Surprise, a new maiko is born! Fukumitsu (ふく満) of Horiyae (堀八重) in Miyagawa Cho is celebrating her misedashi! She is the imōto of Fukuka (ふく佳) of Fujishima (藤島), and is the second of three debuts for her district this spring alone! As a sign of support, former geiko Fukuyuri even came back to wish the new maiko all the best, showing just how strong of a bond members of the kagai have even after retiring. Her outfit features a treasure ship among waves and lucky treasures while her obi has a splendid pattern of ginkgo leaves with cranes and chrysanthemums in them ^^
おめでとうさんどすふく満ちゃん ^o^!
Image is courtesy of JP Kanrikan.