An encounter with an apprentice geisha
photographs for kansai scene spring 2020 issue
“The geisha world is exclusive, and simply stepping into one of these teahouses without an invitation from an existing patron is out of the question, so most of these tourists can merely hope to catch a glimpse of these ladies during their time in Kyoto—either transiting from rehearsals in the daytime or performances in the evening. Fortunately, though, geisha encounters are becoming easier to arrange for newcomers than they were in the past.”
Photos appeared in “Ochaya Asobi: An encounter with an apprentice geisha,” Kansai Scene Spring 2020 print issue and on their website. A photo from this shoot was also selected as the cover image for the print issue.
