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June 2019: Maiko Umehina (Umeno Okiya) of Kamishichiken in the gardens of the Konkaikōmyō-ji Temple in Kyoto.
Source:Masanobu Kido on Instagram
June 2019: Maiko Fukuna (Kawayoshi Okiya) of Miyagawacho performing a dance.
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May 2019: Maiko Hidekano (Masamiya Okiya) and Maiko Mitsuhana (Tanmika Okiya) of Pontocho posing for a picture after a Kamogawa Odori performance.
During the time of the Kamogawa Odori, there is a photo corner where guests can take pictures with or of two Maikos from Pontocho.
May 2019: Maiko Kanako (Kawahisa Okiya) of Miyagawacho throwing the first pitch during a baseball game at the Koshei Stadium.
It’s a tradition for a Maiko or Geiko from Miyagawacho to throw the first pitch during a Hanshin Tigers baseball game once a year! Last year, now retired Geiko Kimihiro was chosen to do it.
Don’t get confused by Kanako’s kanzashi by the way: She’s wearing her January kanzashi because it features lucky motifs and a small Hanshin Tigers flag is pinned to it!
Baseball is one of the most popular sports in Japan, alongside Sumo, Judo and soccer. They have a unique tradition when it comes to throwing first pitches: The batter is supposed to swing and miss the ball on purpose!
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