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geisha transformation in Kyoto Japan
Narrative japan, kyoto, makeup, style

How to do a Geisha and Maiko Makeover in Kyoto Japan

January 1, 2018

One of the best Japanese bucket list experiences a visitor can try is “henshin,” or the professional makeover into a Maiko or Geisha. We visited the popular studio AYA Gion in the historic Geisha District of Gion. This studio is in an authentic teahouse where Maikos once performed. Every thoughtful step of the complicated makeup…

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