Maiko, Gion Kyoto 京都市の祇園区の舞妓です

An Eclipse
Comes walking into the room
Falling Blossoms

月食が
足で部屋にやって来て
桜が落としている

-Taken in Gion Kyoto just before sunset in mid June. I meant this to be my post for Valentines, but was too far away from my computer. I imagine the Cherry Blossoms falling out of respect (or jealousy) as one's Valentine enters the room.

Here is the Wikipedia's link reference Gion. The link on Maiko is terribly lacking and really provides no information at all. The topic is far too complicated to address here, nor do I have all the pieces of the puzzle. However, it is enough to say that the prevalent Western understanding is inaccurate.

Personally I love this photograph. I had to sacrifice a little dignity and became a gawking camera wielding tourist. However, it was well worth it.

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