![]() Last year, Kikuno established the Naramachi Hanaakari YouTube channel to motivate maiko and inform younger generations about the traditional culture of hanamachi. She lost almost all chances to entertain customers during gatherings and parties called ozashiki, meaning there was nowhere to show off the results of her training. But the coronavirus crisis took a toll on Kikumame, who had been steadily gaining experience. After graduating from junior high school, she entered a cram school for maiko, hosted by 48-year-old geiko Kikuno, and trained there. Kikumame, 19, appeared in white makeup and a kimono that day. (Mainichi/Kenji Konoha) =Click/tap photo for more images. Kikumame, an apprentice geiko, is seen playing a street piano to mark her final performance as a maiko in the city of Yamatokoriyama, Nara Prefecture, on Oct.
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