Yukatakai coming soon!

 

Dear friends and patrons, great news! 

Annual summer dances "Yukatakai" will take place in Kyoto Kagai sim just in few weeks!

On Saturday 29th of July Geiko and Maiko of Komayaka and Hanafusa okiya will perform in the Summer odori - Yukata Kai. You are welcome to come enjoy this 6 act performance.

･:*:･ﾟ☆   Time of arrival: 09.45 am slt

･:*:･ﾟ☆　Time odori begin: 10.00 am slt

･:*:･ﾟ☆　Time odori ends: 11.00 am slt

･:*:･ﾟ☆    Your taxi: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Kyoto/193/205/31

After the performance you can take photos with Maiko san and Geiko san. During performance you may take pictures as long as they do not interfere the performance.

In case you would like to receive a poster, please contact Geiko Kikumaru(belliebeth) inworld.

Ozashiki at Sasaki Ochaya

Summer is already here and this means that ozashiki banquets at kawadoko platforms are back! The refreshing breeze from the river as well as dances of Maiko san and Geiko san can definitely help you get through this boiling summer. 

Oh, mark your calendars - next ozashiki will take place on Saturday 17th of June. Come and experience the seasonal Kyoto cuisine and be enchanted by the traditional Japanese dance and song performed by the Geiko and Maiko of Kyoto's flower and willow world

Your taxi: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Kyoto/124/94/31

Dancers: Maiko Kikushino and Geiko Kikumaru
Musician: Geiko Kikutsuru

Beer Garden is back!

One of the most popular event between the visitors, held at Kyoto Kagai sim during summer is the Beer Garden event. It is held in a open area with a small stage, where Maiko and Geiko perform. Visitors can not only relax in the company of maikos and geikos but also taste different types of beer as well as snacks, and you do know that there is nothing better than a good beer in an icy cold mug when the summer heat is at its peak *winks*

Maiko Kikuyae and Maiko Kikushino
performing during the first Beer garden event yesterday

Higashiyama hanatoro 2023

 Higashiyama Hanatoro (also written Hanatouro) is one of the two Hanatoro events held in Kyoto sim every year; the other one being Arashiyama Hanatoro in December. There is really a lot to see at Higashiyama Hanatoro, from dancing Komayaka and Hanafusa Maikosan and Geiko san to Yasaka Jinja beautifully bathed in light. 

The event is a chance for you to see Kyoto Kagai sim in a new spring light surrounded with trees that are starting to bloom. Walk in the narrow streets of Higashiyama and hope that an apprentice geisha, maiko, comes by, or just go to see the maiko dance at Yasaka Shrine where you are guaranteed to see them!

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)