As we worked our way through narrow Gion streets, we were reminded of the centuries old tradition – we were re-living our own memories of Memoirs of a Geisha combined with our expectations of yester-year Japan!
The streets of Kyoto did not disappoint! They were quiet and gentile.
Beautiful - Just Kyoto
We were delighted by this lady in kimono who posed for her photo – thank you!
I was again reminded by the Memoirs of a Geisha movie and the lines in the script that said,
True Geisha can stop a man in the street with a single look
Kyoto Streets
And the other line -
We do not become geisha to pursue our own destinies
There was real ambience of old Japan.
Kasa providing shade?
It was June and quite muggy – perhaps people were resting inside?
It was lunch but quiet
3 lovely girls in yukata
Wonderful to visit Kyoto - still full of tradition
The poor man on the jinrikisha wasn’t resting – it was hard work…
Transport Anyone?
Some memories from – Memoirs of a Geisha
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I have lived and worked in Japan for the past twenty five years off and on. I have seen many changes and enjoyed the various paradoxes and anomalies of everyday Japanese living.
@_Leva_ some photos of Kyoto – thxs for asking http://bit.ly/u8smV
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Where can I find a kimono? I have a yukata.