I was lucky enough to get an ticket of “MIYAKO ODORI”
(The traditional Maiko & Geiko dance performance only available in April)
from one of my acquaintances, and went to see it on the final day.
The show was magnificent as always.
Not to mention the gorgeous dance by Maiko and Geiko, the skilled Jikata’s shamisen performance was really amazing.
(Jikata are musical Geisha who are specially trained.)
I was impressed to see that they made an effort to present it in new ways while preserving the tradition.
There was a space where the visitors could enjoy watching exhibitions and taking photos.
I learned a lot from their approach to entertain the guests.
We conducted the outdoor photography at Lake Biwa Canal.
Although I have been living in Kyoto for long years, I’ve never had such an experience.
Lake Biwa Canal has contributed to the water supply from the lake to Kyoto, the transportation, the power generation and the irrigation.
It also supplies water to the villa of Yamagata Aritomo (famous for its beautiful garden), Heian Jingu Shrine and Maruyama Park and helps to enrich the people’s lives.
Thinking of the efforts of our predecessors, I just gaped at the beautiful scenery and imagined that the Autumn leaves must be beautiful as well.