1. On December 13th in Kyoto's Gion district, traditional female entertainers known as geiko and maiko visited their dance teacher Inoue Yachiyo to exchange early New Year greetings.
2. Inoue Yachiyo, a living national treasure and the leader of the Inoue school of Kyoto's traditional dance, encouraged her students and gifted them folding fans in response.
3. A new maiko named Maho, who made her debut in June, expressed her determination to work hard to set a good example for next year's maiko. The room was decorated with about 50 sets of New Year rice cake decorations.
2. Inoue Yachiyo, a living national treasure and the leader of the Inoue school of Kyoto's traditional dance, encouraged her students and gifted them folding fans in response.
3. A new maiko named Maho, who made her debut in June, expressed her determination to work hard to set a good example for next year's maiko. The room was decorated with about 50 sets of New Year rice cake decorations.
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Summary
December 13th: Kyoto's Gion district, traditional entertainers geiko and maiko visited Inoue Yachiyo, a national treasure and dance leader. Inoue encouraged students, gifted folding fans, and new maiko Maho expressed determination for future success. The room was decorated with 50 sets of New Year
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251213_09/#summary
Date: Dec. 13, 2025
Notes: 2025-12-13
Created: 2025/12/13 19:40
Updated: 2025/12/14 18:49
Last Read: 2025/12/14 18:49