My First Maiko Sighting
Today I took the trip into Tokyo for the first time since my arrival in Japan and I had my first Maiko or Geisha sighting!
It took me almost an hour and three different trains to get to Asaksua where this and the other photos were taken. I was a little bit nervous about taking the train again as I didn’t want to get lost on my first Tokyo adventure but all went smoothly. It was neat to revisit this area and yes I did have my warm sembe and it was delicious - my memory didn’t fail me!
I also said a little prayer at the famous Asakusa Sensouji Buddist Temple and took a browse through Kappabashi or kitchenware town where I purchased some beautiful ceramic chopstick rests that double as whistles - yes whistles! I’ll post a bit more on those areas later.
On my way home I gave myself a bit of start when I fell asleep on the train. I woke up and had to do a quick double check of where I was but all was good and I arrived home safely without any detours due to napping.
Here are some of the other street scenes from the day:
on 5 March, 2008 on 4:24 am
I have still never seen a real one. Unless I was drunk and don`t remember?
Very possible!!
on 5 March, 2008 on 11:15 am
Chris - I’m not sure if she was ‘real’ either as there was a photographer with her but it made for a good shot. I hadn’t seen one before either, ‘real’ or otherwise. I hope that’s a good omen for things to come during my stay in Japan.
on 7 March, 2008 on 7:09 am
How fun! I love those split socks. I’ll send you some streetscenes from Scottsdale next week. Maybe even a shot of my new pink cowboy boots, WITH rhinestones……Andy has quite a headache from the extreme eye-rolling since I’ve been breaking them in….
on 7 March, 2008 on 7:46 am
Have fun in Scottsdale! By the way I’m with Andy and am already rolling my eyes thinking about those sparkly PINK cowboy boots and I haven’t even seen them! I want a picture…
By the way my phone is silver, not pink!