September 25, 2024

Collecting Goshuin with the Hanafusa Family – Summer of 202

This summer, the Hanafusa family—Geiko Kiktsuru, Geiko Kikumaru, Maiko Kikushino, and Maiko Kikuyae—took part in a special journey through Second Life, collecting Goshuin from the SL's most sacred shrines and temples.

For those unfamiliar, Goshuin are unique stamps, often with beautiful calligraphy, that are given at temples and shrines to commemorate a visit. Each stamp is a piece of art, representing the spiritual significance of the place. The journey through Second Life's sites was made even more meaningful with the presence of the Hanafusa family, who brought their deep understanding of Kyoto's traditions and culture.

Every stop brought a new experience—whether it was a calm mountain shrine or a bustling temple in the heart of the sim. Each Goshuin collected had its own distinct design and blessing, a reflection of the unique energy of the location.

from left to right:
Geiko Kikumaru, Okaasan Geiko Kikutsuru,
Maiko Kikushino and Maiko Kikuyae of Hanafusa okiya (SL)

September 24, 2024

Tsukimi Ozashiki

Okaasan Geiko Kikutsuru playing the
shamisen
 Just last week, under the soft glow of the harvest moon (Otsukimi), Kyoto’s Kagai sim hosted an enchanting ozashiki banquet. 

Maiko Kikushino and Geiko Kikumaru from Hanafusa okiya danced with elegance, their movements reflecting the beauty of the autumn night. Okaasan Geiko Kikutsuru, with her shamisen, set the perfect tone, filling the air with melodies that seemed to dance with the moonlight itself. 

Guests were captivated by tales of the rabbit on the moon, said to be busy making mochi—adding a whimsical twist to the evening's grace and tradition. 

It was truly a night to remember!


Maiko Kikushino (Hanafusa okiya)

Okaasan Geiko Kikutsuru(shamisen), Maiko Kikushino and Geiko Kikumaru

Okaasan Geiko Kikutsuru(shamisen), Maiko Kikushino and Geiko Kikumaru

Okaasan Geiko Kikutsuru(shamisen), Maiko Kikushino and Geiko Kikumaru

Okaasan Geiko Kikutsuru(shamisen), Maiko Kikushino and Geiko Kikumaru

Geiko Kikumaru perfomin "Yuugure"

Geiko Kikutsuru and Geiko Kikumaru

Maiko Kikushino performing a dance during Tsukimi ozashiki at Kyoto Kagai sim