Thursday, September 26, 2013

Kyo-Maiko Girl and Kinkakuji Temple

Sender: Ichigo
Kyo-Maiko girl and snow view of Kinkakuji Temple, Kyoto

Maiko is a 15 to 20 year-old student training become a Geisha in Kyoto. They learn to sing, dance and play Japanese traditional instruments in front of visitors during their feasts.

Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) is a Zen Temple in northern Kyoto whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf.


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