Oct 28, 2019
Geiko from Komatsushima (Tokushima prefecture), 1936. Their names are: Tomomi 友三, Koyû 小勇, Kinya 金彌, Fukusuke 福助, Kimiya 喜美八, Wakatama 若玉, Fumitarô 文太郎, Fukuchiyo 福千代, Hiroe ひろえ, Koyoshi 小よし, Ichitarô 一太郎, Fumiko 文子, Utakichi 歌吉
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Geiko from Komatsushima (Tokushima prefecture), 1936. Their names are: Tomomi 友三, Koyû 小勇, Kinya 金彌, Fukusuke 福助, Kimiya 喜美八, Wakatama 若玉, Fumitarô 文太郎, Fukuchiyo 福千代, Hiroe ひろえ, Koyoshi 小よし, Ichitarô 一太郎, Fumiko 文子, Utakichi 歌吉
เมษายน 2557: ไมโกะ Kiyono (โอกิยะ Fukushima), เกโกะ Kosen (โอกิยะ Hiroshimaya), ไมโกะ Sachiho (โอกิยะ Tsurui), เกโกะ Koyoshi (โอกิยะ Nakagishi), และไมโกะ Eriha (โอกิยะ Tama) จากเขต Gion Kobu ระหว่างการแสดงในชุดกิโมโนสีฟ้าอันโด่งดังของงาน Miyako Odori (都をどり) ประจำปี 2557
Source: Stephane Barbery on Flickr
1st September 2018: Maiko Koyoshi (Shigemori Okiya) of Miyagawacho did her hiki iwai rounds today.
Hiki Iwai is the rite that Geiko perform at the end of their career. They give rice and pieces of paper containing their geimei (artist name) and real name on them to okiya, ochaya, sisters and customers who have supported her throughout her career to them thank them.
Only in Miyagawacho, Maiko who have completed their apprenticeship are also allowed to perform Hiki Iwai; in all four other kagai of Kyoto, only Geiko are allowed to do so.
Koyoshi had her Misedashi on the 19th of December in 2012, so she was a Maiko for over 5 years and 8 months, which is a very long Maiko period. Her definite reason for retirement is unknown, but since she purposefully stayed a Maiko for as long as possible because she enjoyed it so much, it‘s very likely that she wants to try out other opportunities in life and feels now (she is 21) would be the right time to do it.
Koyoshi has a very successful career and many achievements to be proud of. I wish her all of the best for her new life!
Source: tomoko.kikuehotel on Instagram
More Departures
As stated before, the end of summer is a popular time for maiko and geiko to leave the profession as it gives them a clean break before the fall recitals. All of the names are confirmed, so there’s no mistake in what their future holds.
Kamishichiken
Katsuna (勝奈) of Daimonji (大文字) - End of August
Umechie (梅ちえ) of Umeno (梅乃) - End of September
Miyagawa Cho
Koyoshi (小よし) of Shigemori (しげ森) - End of August
When it comes to the reasons, they’re more varied; Katsuna is retiring due to health reasons and both Umechie and Koyoshi are retiring after completing their apprenticeship.
November 19th, 2017: Maiko Koyoshi (小よし) of Shigemori Okiya in Miyagawacho dancing with two fans.
From the 55Maiko Facebook Page
July 2017: geiko Koyoshi of Gion Kobu by daerox on Instagram
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August 2018: Maiko Koyoshi (Shigemori Okiya) of Miyagawacho performing at the Maiko Theater.
The speculations have sadly been confirmed, Koyoshi will retire at the end of this month after completing her apprenticeship. She has been a wonderful Maiko for 5 and a half years and can be proud of many achievements she accomplished in this time. I wish her all the best for her new life!
Source: Maiko Theater on Instagram
May 2018: Maiko Koyoshi (Shigemori Okiya) and Geiko Satoharu (Kawahisa Okiya) of Miyagawacho performing at the Maiko Theater, while Geiko Kofuku (Shigemori Okiya) plays the shamisen and sings.
Source: Maiko Theater on Instagram