#fumikiyo

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A lot has been happening in Miyajimacho in the recent days.

Our shikomi has passed her exam and is making her minarai debut today - this also means the date for her misedashi, or official debut, is set! Fumikiyo, imouto of Ayatsuki, will have her debut on December 12th!

The uchi iwai - a paper wrapping for tenugui gifts given to patrons and businesses - features her misedashi date as well as information about her name, okiya and older sister, with her first hanameishi attached. After a year of hard work and learning, she will make her first steps as a maiko. Please support her in her future career!

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In December, maiko receive 'fukudama', a year's end gift from the ochaya containing candy and small trinkets! It was Fumikiyo's first time participating

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At this year's Fuji hanamikai, senior maiko Umeyuu danced Rokudan Kuzushi, and our newcomer maiko Fumikiyo danced Gion Kouta. It was her first time performing at Hanamikai, since she debuted in December. Would you like to try your hand at becoming a maiko too?

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At the end of February, we held our annual Baikasai - plum blossom viewing and tea ceremony event. Geiko Ayachiyo and maiko Fumikiyo performed the obon style tea ceremony, while maiko Umeyuu and Kimiaki showed off their skills at ryurei style tea ceremony.

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Setsubun is a yearly event meant to usher in good fortune and ward off the demons: geiko and maiko do so by dressing in obake costumes or unusual hairstyles and performing at the shrine.

Maiko Kimiaki and Kimiharu performed for us, then participated in traditional mamemaki with geiko Umeyakko dressed in an Edo-period costume, geiko Ayachiyo dressed as a maiko, maiko Umeyuu and Fumikiyo!

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Ayachiyo and Fumikiyo performing for guests in the ochaya. Can you tell what month was it from the details of their outfit?

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Hanai family at Shigyoshiki 2026: geiko Ayatsuki and Ayachiyo and maiko Fumikiyo made their rounds to greet the community and promise to work hard in the new year!

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Fumikiyo and Ayachiyo are having fun and enjoying the Kyoto winter! How about you?