Kyoto Kagai sim is now in SL destinations!

Great news! 

Kyoto Kagai sim was added to the Second life destinations :) 

https://secondlife.com/destination/kyoto-kagai

Hanami coming this Friday!

 Konnichiwa Dear Friends and Patrons, 

it is our honor to welcome you to our first Hanami - cherry blossom viewing of 2023, We welcome you to join us for a relaxing picnic in Maruyama Park, this Friday, under the rain of cherry petals enjoying sakura flavored treats, and the company of Geiko and Maiko san.

Time&Date - Saturday, March 31st, 8 am slt ( meet early to get a spot)

LM: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Kyoto/112/221/33

Coming this weekend - Baikasai at Kitano Tenmangu!

Dear Friends and patrons, for the third time we will hold the Baikasai event at Kitano Tenmangu temple, that is located in Kyoto Kagai sim. This year we, Hanafusa Okiya are working together with Komayaka Okiya to perform this outdoor tea ceremony. Join us this Saturday and Sunday to learn more about this event and enjoy the fully animated tea ceremony.

The event will take place twice this year!

Saturday, Feb. 18th, 9 am slt

Sunday, Feb. 19th, 4 am slt

Your Taxi: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Kyoto/31/47/32

Hope to see you there 🍵

Debut at Komayaka Okiya!

 Dear friends and patrons of the blog,

On February 9th, 2023, Komayaka okiya had its newest debut! Congratulations to Toshiharu on becoming a maiko of Miyagawacho Hanamachi, Kyoto Kagai Sim [Second Life]

Toshiharu chan posing with her oneesan Okaasan Geiko Toshiha
in front of Komayaka okiya's entrance
Image is courtesy of Toshiha-okaasan

Important notice!

 Dear friends and patrons of Hanafusa okiya blog,

We are sorry for not posting any posts for a long time. 2022 has affected all of us, one way or another.  Starting from today, we will resume posting about past, present and future events. 

Thank you for your support throughout the years,

Sincerely and wholeheartedly,

Hanafusa okiya members and Hanafusa okiya blog writers

Big news!

 Dear guests and readers of my blog,

I am happy to announce that Maiko Kikuyae of Hanafusa okiya has stepped into her second year as a Maiko san. This means from now on she will paint both lips, her eri (collar) and will have more white embroidery. Her hanakanzashi will also change!

And of course, with new rank comes new responsibilities, but let us all wish her look as the hardest year is behind. Omedetou san dosu!

Maiko Kikuyae posing in the Ichirikitei infront during Obake ozashiki

Hanafusa Maiko san and Geiko san in front of Yasaka Jinja during Setsubun!

"Oni wa soto! Fuku wa uchi!"

 “Out with Evil! In with Fortune!”

Important announcement!

Okaasan Kikuyu of Hanafusa okiya

Dear patrons and readers of Hanafusa okiya SL blog,

During Shigyoshiki, Kikuyu san, the Okaasan of Hanafusa okiya has announced that she will be stepping from her role of head of Hanafusa okiya in the end of 2023. 

Starting from 2024, Geiko Kikutsuru, who till this day has been the atatori (heiress) of Kikuyu san and has been preparing for years, will become the next Okaasan of Hanafusa okiya.

Memories: Shigyoshiki in Kyoto Kaburenjo (2023)

Last month month Kyoto Kagai sim hosted Shigyoshiki - annual traditional ceremony, that marks the start of another business year in the Karyukai. Geiko and Maiko of Hanafusa and Komayaka okiya gathered at Miyagawacho Kaburenjo theater, wearing most formal black kimono called Kuromontsuki and renewed their vows for the new year. This is one of the few occasions when patrons and guests can see all of Kagai members gathered together wearing full regalia.

After the vows were pledged and awards were given, maiko and geiko offered sake and, specially prepared for this event, osechi (traditional Japanese New Year foods).

A new year, a new beginning, an empty sheet of paper where you can write anything you wish for. We hope that 2023 will bring You, Your family and friends many delightful days, filled with joy and happiness. With gratitude in our hearts, we sincerely thank you for your support and humbly hope that You will continue to support us in the future "Yoroshiku otaomoshimasu" 

Photo by Toshiha neesan

Photo by Toshiha neesan

Memories: Shigyoshiki 2023

 Every year, during Shigyoshiki, Maiko and Geiko receive rewards for the hard work. On this photo Maiko san and Geiko san from both Hanafusa okiya and Komayaka okiya pose together after the ceremony.

Photo by Toshiha neesan

Happy New Year!

 " Akemashite omedetou san dosu!

To all of our dear patrons and friends, we wish you a Happy New Year, 

May this year bring you and your loved ones,

Good  health, Happiness and Prosperity. 

We look forward to spend 2023 to with you. 

Happy New year from Hanafusa Okiya and Kyoto Kagai. ^_^"

Geiko Kikutsuru, atatori of Hanafusa okiya (Second Life)

Memories: Kaomise soken 2022

Kaomise Soken is an event in December during which Geiko and Maiko visit a kabuki performance, and after they meet up with their favorite actors and have them sign the empty plates on their kanzashi, traditionally a female and a male role character is signed.

Miyagawacho Kaburenjo theater, which is located on the Kyoto Kagai sim, has hosted Kaomise Soken and, of course, Maiko and Geiko from both Hanafusa and Komayaka okiyas came to watch a kabuki play.

Mizuekai coming soon to Miyagawacho Kaburenjo!

Dear guests and readers of my blog,

Kyoto Kagai Sim is proud to present annual Autumn performance - Mizuekai. This popular six scenes odori, performed by memebrs of Komayaka and Hanafusa okiyas, is not only display eloquent, authentic kyo mai dances but also proudly present poetical talents of geiko san, maiko san and minarai san of Kyoto Kagai sim.

For those who are visiting my blog for the first time, Mizuekai (みずゑ會)  is an annual event at which the Miyagawacho geiko and maiko display the traditional performance techniques of the Wakayagi style of Kyomai dance, to the study of which their daily lives are devoted. 

We sincerely welcome You to come enjoy an elegant performance of Japanese classics, performed by maiko and geiko who have trained diligently all year for this recital

Date: Saturday, 22nd of October

Time: 10 am slt

Taxi: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Kyoto/193/205/31

If you would like to display this years Mizuekai poster at your sim or shop, please contact Geiko Kikumaru (belliebeth) inworld. 

This years posters were created by Okaasan Geiko Toshiha of Komayaka okiya

Misedashi Memories: Geiko Kikutsuru and Maiko Kikuteru

どうぞ よろしくおねがいします

Doozo yoroshiku onegaishimasu!

Maiko Kikuteru, her oneesan Geiko Kikutsuru and Hanafusa okiya members would like to express gratitude for Your support and generosity

Maiko Kikuteru and Geiko Kikutsuru posing in front of the Mokuroku (congratulation posters)

Misedashi of Maiko Kikuteru: Day 1"San san kudo"

 Konnichiwa dear guests and readers of Hanafusa blog,

On this beautiful day i'm honored to announce the debut of Maiko Kikuteru. She has debuted under the wing of Geiko Kikutsuru. Omedetou san dosu Kikuteru-san on the path you have chosen!

* Misedashi - formal debut of Maiko, literary means "open for business". New maiko is presented to hanamachi and the society. She wears Kuromontsuki(formal, black, crested kimono) with with matching formal golden obi and with the okiya crest on the bottom. No obijime or obidome. During Misedashi maiko wears wareshinobu hairstyle with distinguishable kanzashi: special hair ornaments of tortoiseshell called chirikan, two ougi bira kanzashi( silver, fan-shaped kanzashi with silver flutters hanging by rings). She will also wear miokuri(bands of metal sticking out from the bottom of the bun).

During San san Kudo ceremony, Kikuteru chan was bonded with Geiko and Atatori of Hanafusa okiya, Kikutsuru san by drinking 3 cups 3 times. This most important event was led by Okaasan Kikuyu and witnessed by Geiko Kikumaru, Maiko Kikushino and Maiko Kikuyae. 

After the ceremony, Kikutsuru san and Kikuteru san went on greeting rounds with important patrons, where Kikutsuru san was introducing the new maiko.

Misedashi celebrations were held for 2 more days, with more visiting rounds and ozashikis.

"Sansan kudo"
from left to right: Maiko Kikuteru, Okaasan Kikuyuu, Geiko Kikutsuru