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Gion Kobe, Miyagawa-cho, Ponto-cho, Kamishichiken, and Gion Higashi - these Hanamachi in Kyoto are collectively called the Five Hanamachi. This volume, with over 300 pages, introduces the world of refined beauty and tradition. Rare black-and-white photographs from the 1960s and 1950s are also included. This definitive collection of photographs by Mizomori Hiroshi, a photographer who has been photographing the five districts for more than 40 years, conveys the charm of the Hanamachi that have continued uninterruptedly. Includes both English and Japanese text.
Chapter 1: The Beauty of Geigi and Maiko
Dressing, makeup, putting up a store, and the sash. There are also columns on maiko hairstyles and hana-kanzashi, and the book is filled with the charms of beautiful geiko and maiko.
Chapter 2: The Gorgeous Stage of Odori
The most glamorous event of all is the dance and dance performances in spring and fall. Geigi and maiko perform on these stages to show the results of their daily training, and they are widely supported both at home and abroad.
Chapter 3: The Four Seasons of Hanamachi
The Hanamachi district places importance on the changes of the four seasons in the patterns of the maiko's kimonos and the decorations of the tatami rooms. Events for each seasonal milestone, such as the opening ceremony, the first day of the new year, the first day of the new year, and the beginning of the new year, have also been passed down from generation to generation.
Chapter 4: Gion from 1973 to 1985
Contains rare black-and-white photographs from the Showa period taken by photographer Hiroshi Mizomori, who has been photographing the Gion area for 40 years.
Chapter 5: From Maiko to Gei͡ko - Five Years of Gion Kobe and Sazuki
The five years of Gion Kobe Sazuki's life. After graduating from junior high school, she began her training as a live-in apprentice at Tsuruya, and worked her way up to becoming a geiko by opening a store and changing collars.
Introduction to the Five Hanamachi
The five Kyoto Hanamachi of Gion-Kobe, Miyagawa-cho, Ponto-cho, Kamishichiken, and Gion-Higashi are collectively known as the Five Hanamachi. Here you will find the history of each hanamachi, its emblem, and a list of teahouses.
About the Author
Hiroshi Mizobuchi is a photographer specializing in Kyoto's entertainment district. He has held photo exhibitions in Washington, D.C., Miltenberg, Germany, and throughout Japan. He has published more than 20 books.
Registration Information
Publisher : Mitsumura Suiko Shoin; A5 edition (6/3/2015)
Release Date : June 3, 2015
Language : Japanese
Large size book : 304 pages
Dimensions : 15 x 21.2 cm