A maiko (舞妓, IPA: / ˈ m aɪ k oʊ / MY-koh, Japanese:) is an apprentice geisha in Kyoto. [1] Their jobs consist of performing songs, dances, and playing the shamisen or other traditional …

The main differences between Maiko and geisha (geiko) are age, appearance, and skills. Maiko is usually younger than 20, wears a more colourful kimono with a red collar, and lacks …

From this day forward she will be a Maiko (舞妓), meaning “ Woman of Dance,” and undergo an apprenticeship that lasts an average of five years. Unlike geisha, maiko are yet untrained in …

Coming from the Japanese “mai” meaning dance and “ko” meaning child, the Maiko is literally a dance child. Less commonly heard of throughout the rest of the world, the Maiko is a trainee …

Jan 28, 2020 · Seeing a maiko show is very possible while you are in Kyoto, due to their lower—and therefore affordable—price. Here’s everything you need to know if you’re looking …

Oct 26, 2017 · A maiko’s transition to geisha is celebrated in a ceremony known as erikae, “turning the collar.” She will no longer wear the long-sleeved furisode and dangling darari obi …

Maiko (舞妓) translates to ‘dancing girl’ or ‘child’, and refers to apprentice geiko. They undergo about 5 years of training in various arts, before graduating to become geiko. Outside of Kyoto, …

Maiko ("dance child") are trainee Geisha who typically undergo training from their mid teens to early twenties. As a Maiko's training proceeds she will earn a higher status amongst the Maiko …

Aug 28, 2016 · Girls who train to be geiko are called maiko. Now, geiko and maiko are one of the most popular symbols in Kyoto. Not everyone can be a maiko; there are certain qualifications. …

May 9, 2019 · Maiko, known as apprentice geisha in Kyoto and Western Japan, have a long and bountiful history. The role of a Maiko is to perform songs and dances, and play the shamisen …