#man okiya

[missmyloko]

April 12th, 2022: Double congratulations are in order! Masano (満彩野) of Man (まん) in Gion Higashi has celebrated her erikae while Satoha (さと葉) of Nakasato (中里) in Kamishichiken has celebrated her misedashi! This is the first erikae for Gion Higashi since Hinayū’s back in 2018 and the first misedashi for Nakasato since Naomai, who also debuted back in 2018! Both women are sporting waves on their kimono, a symbol of change and new beginnings, which we hope will bring them good fortune to come! おめでとうさんどす満彩野さんとさと葉ちゃん ^o^! Images are courtesy of the Gion Higashi Kabukai and Katsufumi. 

[superandycwilson]

Beauty, grace and charm. Photographing the maiko Masano of Kyoto’s Gion Higashi was a peak photographic experience for me.

[geimei]

February 2019: Maiko Masano (Man Okiya) and Maiko Kanohiro (Kanoya Okiya) of Gion Higashi performing at the Yasaka Shrine during Setsubun, showing off their gorgeous obi.

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[taisakuraokiya-blog]

เมษายน 2562: ไมโกะ Kanohisa (โอกิยะ Kanoya), ไมโกะ Ryouma (โอกิยะ Sakaemasa), ไมโกะ Masano (โอกิยะ Man), ไมโกะ Kanotomo (โอกิยะ Kanoya), ไมโกะ Tomichie (โอกิยะ Tomikiku), และไมโกะ Kanochiyo (โอกิยะ Kanoya) จากเขต Gion Higashi กำลังร่ายรำที่ศาลเจ้า Heian (平安神)

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[geimei]

March 2019: Maiko Masanao (Man Okiya) of Gion Kobu serving drinks at a banquet.

Masanao is already very outgoing and confident for such a fresh first-year Maiko and has already become quite popular because of that!

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[geimei]

Today in Gion Higashi: Misedashi of Maiko Masanao from the Man Okiya!

She was a bit of a mystery at first, but here she is! Masanao is the fist of two girls from Man set to debut this year, so it seems to be looking good for Man. I distinctly remember that Masami, the okaasan, expressing her wish to take up two more Maiko in an interview, so I’m happy it’s going well.

These past three years were good for Gion Higashi in general, they currently have nine active Maiko, their highest number in years, and 12 active Geiko, with two Erikae happening just last year. Their Maikonumbers are also remaining much more stable than they used to. Let’s hope this upward trend will continue, but it’s looking good!

Masanao herself is very cute, and she makes a great younger and older sister duo with her sister Masano, who has just been promoted to a senior Maiko. We don’t know too much about her yet, but I have a good feeling that she will stick around!

Congratulations on your debut Masanao, and all the best wishes for your career!

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[taisakuraokiya-blog]

พฤษภาคม 2562: ไมโกะ Masano (โอกิยะ Man), เกโกะ Miharu (โอกิยะ Okatome), และไมโกะ Kanohiro (โอกิยะ Kanoya) จากเขต Gion Higashi กำลังแสดงความเคารพแบบญี่ปุ่น หรือที่เรียกว่า Ojigi

Ojigi (お辞儀) เป็นวิธีทักทายและแสดงความเคารพของชาวญี่ปุ่น ซึ่งถือว่าเป็นส่วนสำคัญส่วนหนึ่งในวัฒนธรรมญี่ปุ่นเลยก็ว่าได้ โดยการ Ojigi นี้นอกจากจะแสดงการทักทายหรือแสดงความเคารพแล้ว ยังสามารถตีความให้เป็นการขอบคุณและขอโทษได้ด้วย

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[geimei]

February 2019: Minarai Masanao (Man Okiya) of Gion Higashi showing off her Minarai-ensemble consisting of a shorter than usual hikizuri and handara obi, half the length of a Maiko’s darari obi.

Masanao’s obi features a motif of many colorful butterflies, which is very fitting for such a young girl. Man’s kamon is also a butterfly, which makes it even more appropriate.

Source: gionrinken on Instagram