Secret World of Geisha documentary

I learned that it's not necessary for a geisha to be physically beautiful. It's more than that. Their beautiful mannerisms are more important.

I shall never complain about my Pillow again...she was sleeping on a Block!!

For those seeking informations about the geiko and maiko in this film: - Danyu, Mamehiro and Koai still work in Gion - Koai became a geiko some years after the documentary was shot - Mamehiro's dream became true: she owns an okiya and many of maiko and geiko from it were/are very successful - Takacho became a geiko in Gion and after some years she moved to Tokyo to become a geisha there. As far as I know, she is still in business there 😊

I literally jumped when she used the eyelash curler. How does she have any lashes left!?

Some people are spreading misinformation in this comment section, and have things to state as a Japanese woman. They are not “sold” by their parents, in most cases they choose to be a Maiko. They are like a traditional idol, and in most cases they become one because it’s their dream. Saying that they are “suffering” is ridiculous, the people stating this are assuming that Japanese women don’t have choice. Do you mean being working as a Maiko is a bad thing, just because it looks like tough job? That shows your prejudice towards the Japanese society and towards Maiko. These women are choosing to do this job, because in most cases its their dreams!!

reads comments about eyelash curler Me - “oh it can’t be that bad” witnesses it Me- “JESUS!!”

A friend of mine visited Kyoto recently. A local showed them around and told them about what it's like to be a Geisha right now, and the tourism industry has really ruined their quality of public life and pushed them further underground. Tourists are so aggressive with taking photos and trying to pose with them, which is considered very disrespectful, that they mostly stay indoors all the time. The local told my friend a story about a Geisha who was being accosted by some italian tourists so she covered her face to avoid their cameras, and one guy was apparently offended by this and put his cigarette out on her kimono and the whole thing burst into flames. It's so infuriating!!!!!! Western tourists are awful and become violent for no reason!

They didnt lie about the eyelash curler... they also didn't tell you the time, here ya go... 8:48

The eyelash curler part terrified me.

The eyelash curler part, is as horrible as y’all say. I thought people were being dramatic. Then I heard the pop of that curler, and was horrified. 😬😩😱

I love that geisha girls don't have to be beautiful. It's not about looks. It's about the character, grace, entertainment, and personality. I love geisha

The girl was so embarrassed when she forgot her fan it was so cute

I am here to enjoy looking at kimono of Maiko. Their kimono is pricy ranging 10-20k USD. Obi and all other kimono items adding another 20k as Obidome alone can be more than 10k USD. (A jewel piece on obi) So you are looking at Maiko whose attire can cost more than USD50,000. Locals know the high value of their maiko attire so we dare not to touch them. (And we respect them and not to interrupt them as they busily walk by to their work) With the increase of tourists in Gion area, Maiko are quite troubled with tourists who try to stop them to take photos. Unfortunately for worse cases, some less-informed tourists try to touch their kimonos. We like our tradition of having Maiko freely walking around in their full luxurious attire. By being respectful to them, I hope we can all contribute to make a safe environment for Maiko so we continue to have a lucky moment to run into them on the street.

when she uses the eyelash curler it hurts me

'In the quest for perfection, nothing is used up faster than time.' I feel that

The Kimono is such a complicated piece of art that is worn on the body. I didn't realize how much work went into making it. Hand painted, hand picked and wrapped up in a bow like a delicate yet expensive gift. So beautiful.

30:39 The way the wig blended nicely to her face had my wig snatched. THAT IS A HIGH QUALITY WIG

I am just looking at the clean streets of Japan.

I'm just amazed at how clean the streets and alleyways are.

The only thing mysterious is how that lady still has her eyelashes