The world of The Kagai

The world of The Kagai

Kyoto is, without a doubt, the home of all kinds of traditional cultures of Japan. However, the most enchanting and also mysterious treasure of this old capital is “The Kagai”, the district where the culture of Geiko and Maiko still exists.

Portrait of a Maiko, Kyoto

Portrait of a Maiko, Kyoto

Looking at the picture, our first though is “Geisha”, one of the icon images of Japan.

A Maiko is actually an apprentice Geisha or Geiko (as they are called in Kyoto). Their job consists in performing songs,