Beautiful Kyoto: Being a Maiko (featuring Fukunae-san)

[@deenibeeniable]

The woman in the blue kimono looks exactly like the women painted on ancient screens. It's astonishing.

[@MiriamImperial]

Yes, that's exactly what I thought when I saw her.

[@lord_xylozdoomsday959]

@@davidguyette2586 ur cunfusing that with greek paintings of double chins

[@HawkinaBox]

She really does

[@lord_xylozdoomsday959]

@@davidguyette2586 round isn't elegant it stands for baby fat that's meant for the youth ful look that's why women in paintings have no neck they are made to look fat

[@AllovertheplaceNala]

Her name is Kofuku from Miyagawacho. She is so beautiful ^^

[@michelerodriguez2022]

She needs to drop a skin care routine omg she’s gorgeous

[@abirulez97]

probably involves paint

[@AkaraSadiel]

18 years old....

[@TheEsterciithaa]

asian genes

[@fisuji4013]

As an Asian, our wonderful genetics,

[@ririo1281]

@@AkaraSadiel im 18 and my eczema is killing me sis

[@hyube1108]

"A person should have one thing they can do with confidence."

[@NyaLexar]

im not bragging or anything , but my breathing is pretty neat

[@にゃにゃちぇんちぇい]

ma1orie im not bragging or anything but i can come up with pretty neat excuses when i want to skip school or work

[@jasdd2967]

ma1orie woah. stop showing off, it makes me feel bad.

[@Emmand-bc6pk]

ma1orie *LIKE*

[@daniellaaaaa]

Welp, I'll correct it by saying "...*at least* one thing they can do with confidence." .

[@iva4038]

*Can we just give a little credit to her hairstylist, she got some skills*

[@Niziu.Delilah]

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[@athyzkyh]

tomatoes

[@iva4038]

@@Niziu.Delilah oh I didn't notice that I have so many likes until now

[@margie5404]

@@iva4038 lol

[@Oasisgoogoo]

Yes you can

[@mariamikos9473]

I wonder if she is a geiko now, 4 and a half years after filming. I hope she is

[@telesamherring]

I was wondering the same thing. It'd be great to see that she's achieved her dream

[@discoverkyoto]

Thank you so much. nowaday Fukunae-san already retired from being Maiko. But Kofuku-san still being the Geisha.

[@dennisvance4004]

Discover Kyoto thank you for the information. On one hand it is sad to know the Geiko/Maiko world has lost an artist but on the other hand I wish them every happiness. ❀

[@princerschannel7426]

@@discoverkyoto Why? I'm Filipino and Muslim I wanted to be a giesha too Only me understands it because no giesha is here at our place Mindanao not manila I'm 13 junior highschool I'm ok with practice trainings Dance but I don't speak Japanese (I am left handed

[@rc4083]

princers channel what the hell are you saying?

[@ASMRJonie]

Even the way they talk it's soothing and beautiful, true artists!

[@lamiah5604]

Whisper Latina ASMR n

[@StoatoftheSouth]

The very word "Geisha" means artist, and to be a Geisha is to be judged as a moving work of art.... :D

[@0822kasumis]

肌がきれい。

[@nicolebemont7886]

Jonie 💕

[@niandralades3661]

eh?

[@Boop-beep-bap]

they both look like fairies walking daintily on Earth. and their voice is so soothing

[@malmorbidus2788]

Pxoxoxst123 that's the basis of their training lol embody perfection and femininity

[@apdarkness905]

Absolutely lovely to see. One of the greatest things about the city of Kyoto.

[@szelim6326]

"A person should have one thing they can do with confidence." I feel that nowadays we lack this kind of mentality... most people have dreams, yet are unable to achieve them, or even take a first step towards them, because of the fear of societal judgement, pressure, etc etc. We should be more openminded towards our dreams and do our best to strive for them!! :)

[@TrixieTheShark]

Well said

[@aminahdazae]

Couldn’t have said it better

[@ShaniOnSinai]

So right. And I often wonder why I feel so worthless....my confidence has been eclipsed by societal standards.

[@rebeccajohnson7599]

@@ShaniOnSinai Yeah. I feel like nowadays especially, people can be pretty judgmental. Recently I found out that there is a lot that is required of me when it comes to being in the art industry, especially since I would like to go freelance. The problem is that not everyone will like my work, and that art is a luxury, not a necessity. It also requires connections, almost constantly it seems. But art is the one thing I can do well. But keep in mind, you do have a purpose. Even if you don't realize it, there is something inside of you that you can do to influence others or yourself. Society may demand a lot, and sure there are standard rules (you shouldn't be a delinquent or law breaker, or otherwise don't continue to be as such), but you don't have to allow society to engulf you until there is nothing. Don't let them rule over who you are, and don't feel like you are worthless if you aren't just like what societal standards may demand. You are a unique person, fearfully and wonderfully made. God bless you❤

[@taehyungsyeontan7989]

@CoNfUsIoN I saw you in other video

[@Euriel1]

It's so nice to see young Japanese people being proud of their ancient culture and traditions. Thank you for this beautiful video. I'm already preparing my luggage for a travel after Covid-19

[@user-uc9px7de1j]

i'm a japanese but agree that so much. hope you can make it to come here as soon as possible 🥰

[@discoverkyoto]

See you again in Kyoto！

[@grookey77]

I hope you're planning your trip!!

[@unk605]

肌綺麗すぎる…もはやタマゴ肌を超えている、赤ちゃんの肌より綺麗なんじゃないかと思うほどに肌が綺麗…

[@TaoNaomi]

Her skin is FLAWLESSS OMG WHAT IS THIS SECRET

[@reizayin]

a Japanese diet?

[@morganolfursson2560]

DNA , believe me it is all about DNA , many Japanese have a bad skin and many non Japanese have a great skin, this is all about your genes . You might think that eating properly, not drinking , not smoking , sleeping enough, avoiding heavy makeup , helps , but the Maiko wake up at 7am every day sometimes sooner , train all day , eat whenever they get the chance and time to , stay awake at parties every evening until midnight or 1am , and never get to sleep before 2 or 3am . Plus they are made to drink at parties and most of the customers smoke , including them passively, and they are covered in half an inch of makeup everyday . So this is most certainly not a good diet or healthy lifestyle , because non of that applies to a Maiko or Geiko Geisha . This is all about DNA and good genes . I have a very good skin , but i drink , i smoke , i have 4 kids and a very demanding job so i basically never sleep , and i moiturize once a year after a sunburn . It's all about genes .

[@PlasmicPenny]

Same. She literally paints her face with a ton of makeup and yet it's flawless. I'm envious.

[@sassymedea3065]

Shannon A .L they probably have a good skin care routine

[@jackg237]

Tao Naomi I think it's more important to live healthfully and feel healthy, and if it reflects externally (clear skin) then that's a bonus. "Imperfect" skin can be not only unrelated to health, but beautiful in itself.

[@loretohidalgo3533]

Her skin is so perf

[@iloveyoufor10000years]

Loreto Hidalgo ikr it s like she has no pores

[@mikiyong4010]

Loreto Hidalgo iii

[@vian7174]

Loreto Hidalgo HOW DO I HAVE A SKIN LIKE HERS

[@morganolfursson2560]

DNA , believe me it is all about DNA , many Japanese have a bad skin and many non Japanese have a great skin, this is all about your genes . You might think that eating properly, not drinking , not smoking , sleeping enough, avoiding heavy makeup , helps , but the Maiko wake up at 7am every day sometimes sooner , train all day , eat whenever they get the chance and time to , stay awake at parties every evening until midnight or 1am , and never get to sleep before 2 or 3am . Plus they are made to drink at parties and most of the customers smoke , including them passively, and they are covered in half an inch of makeup everyday . So this is most certainly not a good diet or healthy lifestyle , because non of that applies to a Maiko or Geiko , Geisha . This is all about DNA and good genes . I have a very good skin , but i drink , i smoke , i have 4 kids and a very demanding job so i basically never sleep , and i moisturize once a year after a sunburn . It's all about genes .

[@morganolfursson2560]

And she is made up on this video , even when she appears as she is not wearing any makeup .

[@tina7151]

Oh my gosh her skin is so flawless.

[@h.m.6024]

The Buzzfeed video did an awful job at portraying this beautiful art form, this video is truly wonderful!

[@enec0]

as expected from buzzfeed lol

[@kimmyseon46]

Link?

[@leagueofwildrift9781]

All american media is sucks, they are racist

[@BaraJFDA]

Oh gods, don't remind me of that. Yes, they did a horrific job. It was embarrassing. They failed miserably. They should have consulted and hired a REAL person who knows the craft. American media always fail on that one when it comes to cultural representations.

[@milaliah]

Buzzfeed always does awful lol

[@ちょび-n3c]

ここに出てくる姐さん、 少し狐っぽい顔立ちなのでお化粧が似合っていて、とっても綺麗

[@koi_A4]

舞妓さんの化粧ってきつね顔とかの方が似合いますよね…外国人っぽい顔だと似合わなそう…

[@9k_n7]

ササ千鶴 先輩感つよくてすこ

[@えぇ......困惑]

@@koi_A4 日本美人って感じの人のが似合いそう 環奈ちゃんとか、めちゃ可愛いけどこういう化粧はあんまり似合わなそう…

[@user-gn3ek8uh5t]

多分ふく紘さんだと思います！

[@soyabeans2266]

なー 小ふくさんですよー

[@onigireee]

I absolutely love how she started off by saying that being a maiko is also about thinking of others. She put a completely different spin on a subject I've read and seen so much about... It's very very feel good. Most documentaries or features are about how harsh it is, but she makes you realise what drives these girls into becoming pieces of art themselves, and the dreams they hold. This is a lovely one!

[@koneko3774]

I love this comment! So true c':

[@donniebrasco11]

You should watch memoirs of a geisha , its not happy all the time and that lifestyle is very harsh. Anyone who says different isn't a real geisha

[@ShireQueen]

I've always loved the idea of a maiko and she made it sound like any other hard working harsh job but in the most beautiful way.... Wish I could be a maiko lol

[@Tamaki742]

@@donniebrasco11 Actually, Memoirs of A Geisha has been proven by historians to have lots of misinformations. I feel like it mixed up geisha and oiran, which are 2 completely different things.

[@apdarkness905]

@@Tamaki742 Yeah, Oiran are like cheaper versions of Maiko and Geisha. Much more respectable establishments are strict and hard on their Maiko to be sure, but tend to treat and care for them way better. Besides which, the events of Memoirs of a Geisha are set during a time of massive upheaval in Japan, a lot more was at stake. I do agree that the movie mixed up Oiran and Geisha, because a lot of what happened in the movie was incorrect.

[@ピこっこ]

喋り方が上品で好きです。こういう喋り方ができるようになりたいな

[@xXspedXx]

Her skin is FLAWLESS! How? Where? When? Why? I want all her secrets.

[@turtIesRcool]

Probably that SKII

[@apriljanegadut9150]

+xXspedXx ikr

[@gdc774]

me too

[@Queenkirlia]

+xXspedXx Geiko/Maiko/Oiran have a lot of special treatments that date back to like the beginnings of Geisha, and a lot of their skin care developed from the natural resources of Japan, like rice (I heard they use boiled, filtered rice water to keep their skin so fair), Adzuki beans for exfoliation, green tea, Camellia flower oil, and in some cases, pure feces from nightingales. Pretty interesting, right?

[@annienguyen8369]

Same

[@Amalys_Mistwaltz]

"if you want to become something you have to take the plunge and go straight for it". Those words keep me on track when I get lost or depressed. I always come back to this video every once in a while. She is so inspirational and motivational that I can't help but admire her. I hope she became a geiko.

[@chickenuniee9124]

She retired sadly Maikos and Geiko are going extinct now they are only 300+ Left

[@Oshidorinohina]

@@chickenuniee9124 Due to Covid there are 243 active geiko and maiko in Kyoto.

[@obitoo6625]

​​@@Oshidorinohina this is so sad, I'm not even asian, I'm from latin america, but I discovered the world of Geishas and Maiko like a year ago and I'm EXTREMELY fascinated with it, it's such a beautiful peace of japanese culture that has me hypnotized, I saw films and other media that showed how this world was like a century ago, and now I'm curious about how this world is on modern days! Is so sad this tradition is disappearing and that Kyoto is almost their only exponent, I wish it last forever

[@Embrinna]

​@@chickenuniee9124where do you get info that she is retired?

[@おっさん女子-w8j]

18歳とは思えない大人の魅力

[@Aler-yh8nk]

品と知性が18歳にして満ち溢れてる。絶対に素敵な舞妓さんになるよ。応援してます。

[@MAlexandra152]

I watched the BBC documentary about Fukunae-san taking her Maiko exam. I'm so glad she's still working hard and is enjoying her choice to become a Maiko. And I love her philosophy: "Everybody should have one thing they can do with confidence."

[@stefaneko26]

MAlexandra152 I didn't see this documentary, would you have a link please ?

[@MAlexandra152]

stefaneko26 Maybe I'm wrong. The BBC documentary listed the girl's name as Yukina, and says that she retired in 2012. I must have been mistaken. But I swear Fukunae-san looks like an older Yukina!

[@stefaneko26]

MAlexandra152 Ah, it's the documentary with now former geiko Kikuyu, I know it well. Thank you all the same :).

[@にゃにゃちぇんちぇい]

They are truly beautiful. I remember the first time I saw a maiko documentary i was astounded. I knew I have to visit them there someday. Like the foreign woman Fukunae mentioned, i too think i would cry if i ever saw a maiko/geiko etc in person. The world have evolved, but these historical art forms will never fail to amaze me. How i wished i was born in that era when these arts were in all its glory.

[@lordjess9241]

No Face, and then we have memes

[@にゃにゃちぇんちぇい]

to be fair memes are quite hilarious 😂

[@btslaundry8750]

Well ... this goes for every period in history, but you always have to remember and consider the negative aspects of these past times ... which is why I never wished to be born in any time but now, even though I would have loved to experience certain things in history in person. But I'm sure you feel the same way but just didn't mention it :) or do you really wish to be born in Japan in the 18th century to experience this?

[@adrianghandtchi1562]

No Face no need to wish to be born that time. It's still here you can fly over there at a cost. The modern world helps highlight what you want to either look forward to or to look back upon

[@にゃにゃちぇんちぇい]

Yeah i wished i existed at a time where there was no internet or technology. And yes i am fully aware that there may be more negative areas like war, poverty or gender inequality etc.

[@koya4728]

スッキリした和風美人〜！！！ 最近ハーフ顔とか流行ってるけど、こういう誤魔化しの効かない切れ長美人の顔の方が断然好き！！清潔感もすごい✨

[@White_Whistle_Bondrewd]

顔、声、仕草 これが“華”か…

[@人造人間18号-h4r]

すっごい綺麗、、お肌もツヤツヤすべすべって感じで羨ましい、、

[@まなみ-z8f]

18なのに話し方が大人っぽい落ち着きがあって凄い

[@おいも-d5y]

この子お化粧した後もする前もめちゃくちゃ可愛い... あと『おぼこい』って言葉可愛すぎるから使いたい

[@つかわない-g6y]

いもやま てか京都人皆使いよるで

[@スパーキング奥大山]

関西全体的にかな？

[@KM-ey7hx]

おぼこい=バージン　やで？　わかってる？

[@もずくぽん]

幼いだよ

[@user-po4fv3qg7r]

うさぎ団 私は兵庫住みですが結構使われているので、そうだと思います

[@無-s1p]

白塗りのメイクって、ほんとに顔の造形が綺麗じゃないと似合わないよね みなさんほんと顔パーツ全ての形がお綺麗で…

[@音楽ラブ]

なんか知らんけどムカつくね君

[@丹下清子]

パンケーキ焼いたら焦げた 本当にそう思います。何故ムカつかれているのか分かりません。ご本人も分からないようですが。

[@MM-hf3xm]

たしかに、、 目鼻立ち整ってないとバカ殿みたいで滑稽_(┐「ε:)_

[@ariprabowo85]

"A person should have one thing they can do with confidence." Fukunae-san's wisdom belie her years in this video. I hope she's living a happy life, wherever she may be today.

[@鈴音-e9z]

お化粧が無くても可愛い…ほんとに舞妓さんって綺麗だなぁ…憧れです☺️

[@makhir1285]

鈴音 えらく可愛い人ですよね。

[@許さないだっちゃダーリン浮気は]

分かりますよ あんな格好やお化粧してみたいですねぇ

[@discoverkyoto]

おおきに🥰

[@大脳の摘出]

このかた、元がすごい綺麗

[@zarazarasenbeigame]

この動画に出会って 何年経ったのか覚えておりませんが すごくこの動画が大好きです。 先日 ふく苗さんが引退されたのを知って 驚きを隠せませんでした。 お酒が飲めるようになったら 京都に行って ふく苗さんに会うのが夢だったのです。 一時期 舞妓さんになりたいという 夢を与えてくださったのも ふく苗さんなのです。 本当にありがとうございました。 どうか 末永くお幸せでありますように。

[@Mori-t8r]

ふく苗さんってこの方ですか？

[@くるる-c7n]

Y.M この取材されてる方がふく苗さんです！

[@tingyotwinkling2228]

So she's 16½ yo when this interview made, but her thoughts are already so mature and she clearly knows about her target and will try all her best to achieve it. Let's say this video filmed in the same year it posted which is 2015, so in this year she'll be 21, she might has already become a geiko, I wish her all the best and live a happy and blessed life forever. 🥺♥️ Edit : I wrote this comment 6 months ago, I don't even remember how I counted her age😂 I might didn't notice her words from the self introduction part in the interview, if she has said that she was 18 years old, so it is. I'm really sorry for my wrong information and mistake. 😂

[@tingyotwinkling2228]

I just found out that she retired before turning into a geiko. Anyway, her decision and desire always go first, again wishing her all the best and having a happy and blessed life she desires. 🥰

[@lovelori-e4n]

hi, thank you for the information, but im just curious, why did she decide to retire?

[@tingyotwinkling2228]

@@lovelori-e4n There's no information about the reason of her retirement decision. Could be that she decided to continue her study, get married or change career? We might never know, wish her all the best anyway ^ ^

[@gdlomax]

@@tingyotwinkling2228 Someone said she got married

[@cupcake125]

Didn't she say that she was 18 tho?

[@しょ沼うぉ沼]

今更だけどご結婚されてるんですね。 絶対子ども上品で綺麗な子になる(確信)

[@tk_h41]

横顔が笑っちゃうくらい綺麗

[@caz2618]

Her skin is perfect!

[@sarahvargas1241]

5:22 her smile is so cute :)

[@moushimoushi8963]

Aww, you have Maiko Fukunae-san as your avatar ^^ She's come a long way!

[@rozediana24]

She is very similiar to smilin panda

[@beautifulminds9417]

Sarah Vargas I

[@adamqazsedc]

Ikr!

[@meiji2762]

2:46 めちゃ美人…角度やばい…

[@砂肝-p7m]

修学旅行の時にこの人と他の舞妓さんの舞？みたけどすごい綺麗だった。

[@双葉杏-i2h]

この人めちゃくちゃ性格良さそう....

[@discoverkyoto]

Maido Okini 🥰

[@ParanormalGeek]

Not only do they have outer beauty but also inner wow😍💖👏👏👏👏

[@discoverkyoto]

Maria Angeleyes They really do :)

[@morganolfursson2560]

They are responsible for the death of about 10 000 cats a year . Not exactly what i call being beautiful on the inside .

[@TheChickenRiceBowl]

Morgan Olfursson What? How?

[@morganolfursson2560]

Nobody in Japan uses more Shamisen than the Geisha . There are about 5000 Geisha in all of Japan , most of them play the Shamisen . the skin of the Shamisen is made from Cat and Dog skin . And the skin needs to be replaced every year or twice a year if the Shamisen is used a lot , and Geisha use it daily , plus they own two or three of them in different size , depending on the style of music they play . So over 10 000 cats and dog are killed in the most atrocious way (skinned alive after having their neck broken) just to provide Shamisen for the Karyukai .

[@TheChickenRiceBowl]

Morgan Olfursson ...Um... en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shamisen

[@samuraireincarnation3853]

I love the Japanese language. Its sounds so Pretty when people speak it.

[@モンスターハンター-o5l]

Kamira Kiyohide I think so too

[@arnon-jaya]

1 year ago from 12 mar 2020 2:46 pm edt: but math in japanese-language is different 1)japanese-language read 4 numbers together, instead of reading 3 numbers together like in english-language www.mlcjapanese.co.jp/n5_01_01.html from google (japan number group 4 digit) result 5 2) fraction 2/3 is being read 3/2 source : '2/3 is read (sa)(n)(bu)(n)(no) (ni) "sanbunno ni' in www.sf.airnet.ne.jp/~ts/japanese/decimal.html from google (japanese fraction) result 3 12 mar 2020 2:46 pm edt: if a person wear cool-nike-michael-jordan-shoes then ppl may think that person know how to play basket-ball.

[@nikkoyi]

cries in chinese

[@whenthefirenationattacked2607]

I know this is like two years old but I agree I wanted to learn it for so long I’m glad my school hasit as a option

[@user-ycx4yvxs8q]

Yes, especially when Kyoto-Ben(dialect) is spoken by girls like this maiko-san. Kyoto-ben with mysterious intonation instantly attracts Japanese men from other areas. It is way cuter than standard Japanese.

[@__-jp4ut]

Twitterで舞妓さんが話題になった時この動画を一番に思い出したなぁ 初めて見た時はこんなに綺麗な人がいるんだって驚いた

[@clearhero7487]

To just be in her presence..what she represent how just rich and beautiful each and every piece means something new..she is beauty she is maiko. I would cry seeing her as well..

[@ルン-z7w]

言葉の一言一言に込められた意味が深いなと思いました。 感動です。

[@unko_unkok]

喋り方が最後らへんちょっと戻ってるのが可愛い

[@sakanada4649]

本当に綺麗。舞妓に憧れてた時期があったけど、年齢的に無理になっちゃった。

[@thatgrumpychick4928]

Her skin is so perfect. Smooth,even tone and alive. They all are so beautiful

[@mb84328]

思わず見とれてしまいました...。 私もなりたいとは思ったりするけど、やはりとてつもなく多くの努力が必要なもの。シビアな世界だなと感じました。

[@tripontube365]

she is the most beautiful and cute Maiko I have ever seen. really cute girl. man i should meet her when i went to Kyoto 5 years ago.

[@discoverkyoto]

Trip on Tube She is very charming

[@ほりこぴー]

美しい文化ですね。

[@marianacarolina7952]

Fukunae - san is so beautiful!

[@discoverkyoto]

Carolina Martinez She really is!!

[@user-bd1gn7yn3c]

柔らかいのに芯がある、素敵な女性。

[@anti_fragile]

learning about other cultures and traditions is amazing. it seems that every country has a rich and meaningful culture to it and i love to see it

[@discoverkyoto]

So happy to hear that

[@LorettaMacabre]

What beautiful women!! So respectful and lovely😍😍🙌🙌👌👌 THEIR INNER BEAUTY IS REFLECTED IN THEIR OUTER BEAUTY🌸🌸🌸

[@julosx]

Yeah, Geishas have to be educated, witty and entertaining. They also have to embody femininity as well as being an arty type. No wonder why, with all these requirements, they get so easily wise and pleasant.

[@julosx]

They are obviously the best marriage material of Japan. They just have it all : beautiful, intelligent, educated, respectful, arty, poiseful, how better could it get.

[@やたら]

ふく苗さん、辞めてしまってて残念ですが、これからの人生を応援します！！

[@blackcat138]

She's so pretty like a doll ♡

[@佐竹春香-w6g]

18歳でこの覚悟。しっかりしてはるわ。見習いたい

[@jsdreamtraveljapan6314]

I love Kyoto so much. I've never seen a video that explains how to wear Maiko-san's hairstyle kimono in detail. That's amazing.It's so pretty and nice.

[@それな-x3s]

京都人やけどやっぱりこういう動画はほんまに素敵やな…

[@kahay7637]

それな！

[@firefly2866]

I literally cried when she said that you should do at least one thing in which you are confident....it was so touching ....this video really broadened my outlook to this section of Japanese culture... Thank you❤

[@jimpalsson4147]

Each person has their dream in life. These young maikos want to make the best of their efforts. I think they give the world beauty. All my best to all of them!

[@omiluna7362]

Maikos and Geikos are fascinating ladies.

[@GeorgeQQQ]

I was deeply touched. Kyoto has become my favorite city in the world. Every time I go to Kyoto I find something shockingly beautiful.

[@chewynum]

I'd be that crying tourist. These women are incredible works of history, art, beauty, skill and talent.

[@べーちゃん-x9o]

舞妓さんって凄いお上品で素敵… はぁ…尊い笑

[@ふわー-f9q]

肌めちゃくちゃ綺麗 、！

[@vietbluecoeur]

This is absolutely lovely. Hearing this young woman talk about her experiences and aspirations is so inspiring, plus she really is so beautiful! I love how devoted she is to the traditional arts of the geiko; I found it adorable how she talked about her love and admiration for art. I wish her the best of luck in her life. She's going to go a long ways!

[@jenloveslife8890]

Since I am a little child I adore geishas. I love Japan and Japan´s culture!

[@henryandthehorses5085]

So beautiful. She's eighteen and has found out something I still struggle with: going straight at the one thing I want. I want so many things and I try to make them all come true at the same time, and I can get none of them done. Can't wait to visit Kyoto.

[@sarahvargas1241]

I'm crying, Fukunae is now retired, she was my favorite maiko :'(

[@giajumanji3197]

why did she retire?

[@manaacass]

what? why?

[@clarinette016]

it wasn't told to public but most likely she wanted to start other carreer or just wanted to go to University

[@sarahvargas1241]

She retired because is now married.

[@julosx]

Wow, to think she's only 20 right now.

[@kotenpandaful]

コメントみると、ふく苗さんご結婚されたのかな・・？芸子さん姿も見たかったけど、おめでとう。お幸せに！

[@iamdisgusted]

I want to go to Kyoto one day, I can't wait Maikos and Geikos are so lovely. I have a lot of respect for these ladies

[@revinaque1342]

Genevieve Vavance I hope you do get to go. I've been there four times, and it never gets old. :) If you spend a day in Gion, you might catch a glimpse of a geiko or maiko. In public, they walk incredibly fast, and they're like hummingbirds as they flit from one teahouse to another. It's like watching living history. :) You'll get the best chance of seeing them at around sunset, as they head out to their first dinner appointments. They never stop for pictures, though.

[@iamdisgusted]

Revina Que you just got me excited all over again 😀

[@noticemegenki6049]

Watch out for fakes though~ Like they said real ones never stop for photos. They are not there to entertain common tourists. If you see them just standing around and happy to take photos they are just dressed up as geisha, some will even attempt to scam you.

[@aosanshou]

Notice Me Genki : I know.Many Asian tourists can enjoy one day Kimono rental shop and walk around. I see many Chinese dressed up in ho-rrible unacceptable way ( maybe they moved too much not knowing how to fix) video-recorded on KZbin videos. Simply disgraceful. Btw, you can’t ask for real Geisha unless you have a connection/ someone to pay for it should you were impolite to them etc. Look foreign guests info center it might be different 🤔 for like, a lunch hospitality. AND nowadays they never walk the area outside avoiding tourists, they take 🚕 taxi . Good luck.

[@lilyfilm2072]

お上品な顔立ちで憧れる…。

[@Hirocchi100]

舞妓さんがお化粧する貴重な映像ありがとうございます✨

[@hamishtin4898]

I was lucky enough to spot 2 geiko last night in kyoto they got picked up in a million dollar rolls royce there appearance was majestic and magical probably one of my highlights on my trip so far in japan i would recommend to any one travelling to kyoto to go geisha spotting you will be mesmerised

[@paoDaoGe]

did you see Geiko or Maiko? Geiko's & Maiko's kimono color scheme and hair dressing pieces are different.

[@hamishtin4898]

it was definitely a Geiko Alex.W they didn't have any decorations in the hair Maikos have accessories in the hair and plus its there real hair

[@paoDaoGe]

Hamish tin lucky you! I saw Maiko more often when I was in Kyoto.

[@Dan-ni4qq]

I did an intense study about maiko and geiko in Japanese culture. I read every book and autobiography i could get my hands on. This is one of my favorite parts of Japanese culture. What these women represent in Japanese society is absolutely amazing. They truely are "walking art". This is why im going to Kyoto and will spend lots of time there. Hope to meet you Fukunae san!

[@japanlovely8177]

Dan 暖 Conover wow amazing

[@discoverkyoto]

Dan 暖 Conover Wow that is very impressive. We hope you come to Kyoto and meet some maiko and geiko in person. :)

[@Dina-zb2cv]

Is Kyoto only the place for the maiko and geiko to be in there? (Im curious and wanna go to Japan someday 😊)

[@mk098a]

Faradina Oktavindra Tokyo, Osaka and Nara have them

[@BlackRiceTV]

I'm Vietnamese and I am sure that at the moment when I go to Kyoto and see all beautiful things there, I will cry so hard... Because I have been waiting for that day for soooo long!

[@YasWitch7]

I legitly cried when she spoke about the lady who came overseas, I literally could be that lady. Loving Japan and their culture is a calling from the soul.

[@Silver-ld5gt]

The magnification of geiko is extremely high. She is now retired and a college student.

[@もも太郎-b8n]

美人さんですね(*´∇｀*)

[@maritzachamorro7753]

Que bellezas, que grandes artistas y paladines de su cultura, me impresiona el tiempo, la calidad que imponen en cada paso para prepararse antes de encarnar a una Maiko y a una Geisha, todo ese talento, esa estructura que ahora muestran luego en un tiempo determinado frente a las personas que acceden a sus servicios, es una muestra innegable de la cultura Japonesa, los visitantes, los turistas no saben el gran honor que tienen de poder compartir su tiempo con ellas, gracias por compartirnos el detrás de telones de la vida de las Maiko y las Geishas ❤ saludos desde Ecuador

[@2456tack]

I don’t know how her Japanese and voice sounds for none Japanese speaking people, but how she talk with Kyoto accent and direct (some words are completely different from standard Japanese, is super soothing, calm and elegant. If she were with me and talked to me, I’ll fall asleep in 30 seconds.

[@user-fc4my5jy2n]

It already has been six years but I am never tired of watching this video this is just amazing😭✨

[@discoverkyoto]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@LaBucci]

Love when young Japanese want to keep old traditions alive. Makes me so happy 🇯🇵

[@Belixology]

"a person should have one thing they can do with confidence." This is the first time in my life I've heard this and it really got me thinking if I am just living or just existing.

[@fluffaugust1654]

She just freaking gorgeous, im in love the way she talked, moved, and walked everything she do is beautiful

[@youth6177]

なんでこんな肌綺麗なん( ´･ω･` )

[@graced4844]

i love watching her do her makeup and hearing her thoughts about art as a real thing and not a stuffy or elitist discipline. art is for everyone.

[@Lynnblue98]

This is the type of happiness I want to see. Just genuine, caring, elegant happiness. She is proud of herself and has confidence.

[@SummerStars18]

Wow, that made me tear up a little bit. That's so amazing and requires such love for what they do. I'm awed by the grace they bring and the beautiful experiences they can give other people.

[@たた-w9z5m]

横顔めっっっっっっっっちゃ綺麗

[@oliviaocasain9980]

She's so sweet... I really hope she's living her dream!

[@kitten3777]

同い年？え、うそでしょ... めっちゃしっかりしてるじゃん... めっちゃ美しいお姉様じゃん...

[@battleaxeold2515]

めっちゃぼぉ~~としてるときにこの舞妓さんの話聞いてると日本語に聞こえないｗｗｗｗ

[@alexiawesterterp1403]

fukunae-san and kofuku-san are both such beautiful girls inside and out!! devoting yourself to seeing other people happy is such a beautiful trait to have!! i wish them both the best as they continue to work hard!

[@senny5356]

すっぴんの時も可愛いしお肌綺麗だし なんなん！！！

[@clementboutaric3952]

She is art, she is Japan. It is absolutely stunning. Such dedication.

[@bhav7539]

I really appreciate the Japanese culture. It has its own unique beauty and elegance. Love and respect from India🇮🇳

[@deborahgwinn5736]

Wow! Truly magnificent! In this day and age, such intelligence, elegance and grace in a young person is very rare. She must be very proud.