Becoming a Geisha 6 (2005)

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16 жыл бұрын

An interesting documentary on the way of the geisha:
A young woman from Northern Japan has decided to quit school and move to Gion, the geisha quarter of Kyoto. There she wants to fulfill her dream of becoming a Geisha, called Geiko in Kyoto.
First she has to go through a trial period of several months and only after passing an exam is she formally accepted as a Maiko, an apprentice Geisha.

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@LonelyBelle 15 жыл бұрын

I couldn't for the life of me stop crying in the end. I'm truly happy for her that she was able to follow her dream. I hope they do a follow up doc of her being a full geisha. And I hope her sister was able to find a purpose in life. I have 3 sisters and know how easy it is to get jealous of the others success especially if there is constant praising and criticism going on.

@nasti7523 8 жыл бұрын

Kikuyu san had her erikae (became a fully fledged geiko) on 22nd December 2009. UNFORTUNATELY she left the profession in December 2012

@221812rcb 8 жыл бұрын

+Kikumaru of Hanafusa Okiya Why did she left?

@nasti7523 8 жыл бұрын

+221812rcb The reason why hasn't been given. No information if she has married or any.

@nasti7523 8 жыл бұрын

There are many Japanese sources about the news in Kyoto Hanamachi(about misedashi, new shikomi spotted or new minarai, erikae or hiki iwai). She was quite famous so everyone got a complete shock when we heard that she's going to retire back then.

@angieng8633 7 жыл бұрын

geimei.tumblr.com/post/144937584530/retired-maiko-kikuyu-hanafusa-okiya-of She got married

@jaz3919 5 жыл бұрын

She got married to her okasans son . She has children now .

@TheBigChubbyBunny 2 жыл бұрын

7:49 *Everybody has a dream. The fact that I realized my dream is what has made me happiest.* This spoke to me. This is what I'm searching for. My spark. My dream.

@Eisdax 11 жыл бұрын

I love Japan and their loyalty to their traditions!

@CyberBunny 4 жыл бұрын

i agree! it makes me feel good to be japanese

@philbecker4676 2 жыл бұрын

@@CyberBunny I bet you're American but just a weeb.

@dothedeedee 10 жыл бұрын

Fascinating. I love that they are considered "live flowers." So beautiful.

@harxmoond 11 жыл бұрын

Truly a remarkable story of a young lady finding her path in life despite the times we live in.

@leecixxi9226 9 жыл бұрын

I just saw her as a Geisha and I must say... she is very beautiful. After all these year..

@cassandrakuljis120 9 жыл бұрын

Where did you see her I wanna know how she looks now!

@leecixxi9226 9 жыл бұрын

Just type her name + geisha= there she is. Beautiful and Elegant

@JLucy25003 8 жыл бұрын

she has quit in 2012

@garlicgirl3149 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you thank you! I saw her pictures and gorgeous! She matured into a beauty. Still so proud of her.

@clauwie1 15 жыл бұрын

this documentary made me respect the geisha and maiko even more than I already did. Thank you very much for uploading this.

@XxLevynxX 14 жыл бұрын

thank you very much for sharing this wonderful and stunning documentary :)

@CASpyder 15 жыл бұрын

Inspiring story to see a young gal follow her dream with steadfast determination. Well done documentary!

@SeekerSophia 11 жыл бұрын

This is the most fascinating series of videos I've seen on KZfaq. Thank you.

@orgoik 12 жыл бұрын

This was very good! She really kept strong. Did anyone else think that when wearing her makeup and dressed up in her kimono, she really looked like from an old Japanese painting? Ahh, this was so good.

@minervaeiou 13 жыл бұрын

Yukina's maiko sister is gorgeus ....

@shiro182 14 жыл бұрын

Wow I felt really proud of her. I wish they would continue the documentary on her path to become a geiko or geisha.

@Aladinside 13 жыл бұрын

This was a fascinating documentary to watch, thank you for posting it! I think I would have liked to be a Geisha. It's a shame we don't know more about it in western countries, but I feel a lot of its charm comes from the mystery around it too.

@dalekzruleyeah 12 жыл бұрын

I'll admit I cried at the end. This is a great documentary!

@Dreamflyrunaway 13 жыл бұрын

Im so sorry to see this beautiful documentary end :(

@angrypredator2704 11 жыл бұрын

I stumbled upon this documentary by mistake, yet I found it so fascinating! It's so astonishing to open your eyes & mind unto a new world and culture.

@Brandijene__ 10 жыл бұрын

Just because you think its stupid, it doesn't mean she does. People have their own interests in life. This was hers. Respect it.

@tsukirose 15 жыл бұрын

I became all teary eyed when Kikyu had her misedashi but I was so happy for her and I'm glad that she seems to enjoy her work.

@FreshSalad645 10 жыл бұрын

It was filmed in 2005, now we're in 2013. I wonder how she is now, as over 5 years have passed. It would be nice if they made an update on her ^^

@FreshSalad645 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you ! Did she retire particularly young or is it normal ? Because she was a Geiko for only 2 years ^^

@attackofdameepits 10 жыл бұрын

I have often seen this happen. They go so far as a few years after their Erikae and quit. The world is changing, and because the girls retire from such a strict profession, the Flower and Willow world is dying. However, there are those Geiko whom have remained since.

@miseryofgloom 7 жыл бұрын

Eden Zak she had her erikae on december 2009, and she left the profession on 2012 :c

@squidneythesquid2487 6 жыл бұрын

• 김소현 • aww

@BaileyBlurbs 15 жыл бұрын

OMG how wonderful......i was searching for this doumentary for a while and im sooo pleased....this really opened my eyes and geisha are even more so interesting to me.....thx a bunch woohoo go yukina

@garlicgirl3149 5 жыл бұрын

I had so much pride and joy for her at her passing! YAY!!!!!!!

@marlasinger8274 2 жыл бұрын

omfg i googled her and saw that she fulfilled her dream and became a geisha !! im so happy for her

@mlirwin8572 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you; I was just commenting in an earlier segment that it would be nice to hear how she's doing now. :-)

@Rombizio 13 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the upload.

@Neur0ticism 15 жыл бұрын

I am sooo happy for her that I could cry. She is sooo beautiful and I wish her the best in her Geisha life.

@carrow93 11 жыл бұрын

thanks for the replay!

@JacksonK100 14 жыл бұрын

very very interesting thank you

@m3andchip5 12 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that! :D

@Onichizo 10 жыл бұрын

I so loved watching this~ SO amazing~

@everyoneshines2009 14 жыл бұрын

The b est video I have seen in you tube. Congrat. Yukina. This is an example that all dreams can become true if really try hard.

@norbertsmom 11 жыл бұрын

I am so impressed with her commitment.

@LadyLuvGemStones 12 жыл бұрын

(",) Truly Intriguing, Captivating & Entertaining Documentary, Thank You ~!!~

@CyberBunny 4 жыл бұрын

who's watching this in 2020 bc they have time now? and they fell into the youtube rabbit hole

@moushimoushi8963 3 жыл бұрын

Lol it's a great rabbit hole to fall into~

@hemlockfury4433 11 жыл бұрын

Also I just realized.....Yukina and her Big Sister are in my Geisha book! How cool is that!

@Persphonefallen 14 жыл бұрын

Good luck young one! Way to live your dream, all the best from America

@shamrock4500 13 жыл бұрын

a very interesting documentary indeed, I've always been fascinated with Geisha, now i know what a difficult life they actually haveI'm impressed with this young lady's determination.

@KABOODLE562 15 жыл бұрын

Oh, she did a great job and she is so lovely. If I was her mother, I would be so proud and cry, too. I wish Yukina (aka Kikuyu) the best of luck. I wish the same for her sister back in her home village, too. I hope her life turned out to be a happy one.

@AYRYZIGER 14 жыл бұрын

Elegant, graceful and inspiring.

@Hazellekat 11 жыл бұрын

I can respect the formalness of the Maiko, because I know I'd never be able to do what they do. It really is amazing and fascinating!! I'd love to see it in person some day.

@aimunn 12 жыл бұрын

she's so cute haha :) i love her dimples!

@kamwrites 11 жыл бұрын

Ah, thank you! Glad to see it all worked out for her, she was determined.

@recipes2eat 11 жыл бұрын

that was really nice :)

@LaLaura902 6 жыл бұрын

She quit in 2012 though to marry but if you look at the pictures of her being a Geiko, she was so pretty and mature. No comparison to when she started!

@garlicgirl3149 5 жыл бұрын

You have pictures? I would love to see them!

@SuriyaMei 16 жыл бұрын

i agree. it would be awesome if they did a story on her when she becomes a geiko!

@theaterhobo 13 жыл бұрын

i wanna watch Memoirs of a Geisha now . . . such a good movie.

@CuteCatFaith 12 жыл бұрын

Such fascinating, graceful arts people, these ladies. All my life I have treasured a geisha doll with three wigs I wanted as a little girl. It was three dollars and 50 cents in the US about 45 years ago. I eventually got it for being good and I enjoy passing on my valuables to worthy people who I think will appreciate them and care for them. Greetings from France, where I have had to learn many new things. I fear for us and Japan!

@AyilanaEien 14 жыл бұрын

Ahh, it's so awesome to see Kikutsuru-san and Kimumaru-san as well! Adorable! They're all lovely geiko now. Kikuyu-san has done well!

@20PINKluvr 2 жыл бұрын

Are they the shikomi when we see Yukina getting ready?

@tsukirose 14 жыл бұрын

I saw her erikae pictures and she's just gorgeus. I'm so happy for her.

@ladyamerias 12 жыл бұрын

what a beautiful young lady, in heart and outside. may her career bring her happiness.

@LovelyMadness13 11 жыл бұрын

I wanna learn that cute little drinking game/song they were playing....it looked like fun! ^^

@huanhuanluo4653 11 жыл бұрын

She is so brave to follow her heart and fullfill her dream

@TheMsLollidella 11 жыл бұрын

i like how she kept to her goal and didnt lose her focus :) it must have been hard on her not seeing her family for a long while

@Honey-jw6hb 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing

@dreamdaily94 11 жыл бұрын

anyone else get sad when all her friends were leaving her video messages at the end? i mean she picked that life and followed her dreams, but it seems strangely lonely in a way. wishing her the best!

@dzienswiram 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing 💚❤️💜 Sophisticated 💚❤️💜

@hasaraka 11 жыл бұрын

japan has such an astonishingly beautiful culture! If reincarnation exists I am making a special note to come back as a Japanese person :)

@dzienswiram 3 жыл бұрын

If you think like that you’re already Japanese. You were Japanese in your past life. ❤️

@athiria 15 жыл бұрын

I really envy her. She is working so hard for her DREAM - not just in daily life when no one cares about what they are doing. Kind of.

@Beltlash60 11 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy for her!!!

@carrow93 11 жыл бұрын

Beautiful documentary. I wounder how she is doing now :)

@frusmonkey 14 жыл бұрын

@XxLevynxX I agree, it's a beautiful view into the world of Maiko's and I wish this young lady all the best

@Catskywatcher113005 12 жыл бұрын

How beautiful and interesting is this culture. I just love the diversity of beautiful cultures in our world, don't you think?

@BackStreetChippets 11 жыл бұрын

I am so happy for Yukina because she reached her dream and geisha are very beautiful indiviuals

@bed-bugg 11 жыл бұрын

Cool, thanks! :)

@wendywoo7803 8 жыл бұрын

So what's the etiquette when you're doing all that kneeling bad you get a dead leg?

@Cangeltibon 6 жыл бұрын

wendy Woo You won’t, if your use to kneeling your legs don’t tend to fall asleep. I naturally sat kneeled since I was a baby and continued to do so as I dove into my great grandmother (Japanese) culture, I’ve even fallen asleep in seiza.

@AnimeFanClub909 7 жыл бұрын

She married into a tea house it opens her up to help young maiko after her.

@DarkGoddess666 10 жыл бұрын

She chose it she wanted so its not stupid its her free will she knew what she was getting into and went through with it till the end, be more respectful and have an open mind the world does not revolve around your wishes and needs.

@Lykacute95 10 жыл бұрын

Way to go, Yukina! :)

@Tunazap 14 жыл бұрын

Although I don't quite like the whole Geisha thing, this girl has drive, and I'm very glad that she made it. It would be nice if there was another documentary, now that her 5 years are probably up.

@eburel506 13 жыл бұрын

@Ebbs1204 Oh know I was getting a little misty eyed at that moment. but I heard its not uncommon for the maiko at to shed tears at that event. I saw one where a maiko was becoming a geiko she began to to cry. She was trying so hard not to as well.

@chibinongful 2 жыл бұрын

The aura were different. Very elegant. Years of training worth it.

@LauraKammermann 11 жыл бұрын

She is so beautiful...

@meditation762 14 жыл бұрын

Well done Yukina. :-)))

@DiamondFalcon10 12 жыл бұрын

I believe its called 'Konpira fune fune' :) There are some more videos of geiko/maiko playing it here on yt.

@LilDtownBarbie 14 жыл бұрын

she is breath taking

@Alatier 13 жыл бұрын

@DevilShroom That is brilliant! Thank you for that comment. It makes me very glad she keeps going.

@kunaiXfighter 11 жыл бұрын

I am so happy for her

@Fuyutsuru 11 жыл бұрын

The 3 strips (sanbonashi) are used for more formal occasions, while 2 strips (eriashi) are used for regular parties.

@yngvai777 11 жыл бұрын

I read that as well, she retired last year.

@Oniwabanshugirl 12 жыл бұрын

Hello there, I was wondering if you are connected to the world of the geiko / hanamachi districts of Kyoto ? You seem to be very educated on this subject. I have done a lot of personal research into the world of the Geiko and the Japanese theater, so I am very interested in learning more if I can. Thank you, I hope to hear back from you!

@jiszellenew2277 8 жыл бұрын

Such a lucky girl, being a Geisha would be my dream job.

@garlicgirl3149 5 жыл бұрын

Who are you telling.

@hoodietheproxy8575 5 жыл бұрын

Ikr. But I only know a few Japanese words and I'm from America. 😭😭😭 But hey. If I got a change it would be awesome

@Ariel-rp9gk 3 жыл бұрын

@@hoodietheproxy8575 there are some geishas that are not Japanese.

@eburel506 13 жыл бұрын

@eburel506 this really puts things in perspective for what its like to become a geisha. They are beautiful and talented but the have to work really hard for it. So GOOD FOR YOU YUKINA.

@SacredGaea 11 жыл бұрын

I wonder if Yukina finally became a geisha. They should make another documentary showing her life as a geisha now. That would be interesting.

@SilverMiraii 14 жыл бұрын

Around 2:45 sakura song is playing, it is my favorite song.

@punchingnun3 12 жыл бұрын

Thiis the time to realize to be who you are, funny or funky or just be you with your charisma

@jettabugbugging8692 4 жыл бұрын

I wonder if she even knows how many of us wish her the best in her life and she one of my favorites I wish I could meet her :3

@moushimoushi8963 3 жыл бұрын

She's still very closely tied with her old okiya~ I saw a recent (2019) video showing the Hassaku rounds and she was at her old okiya helping out. She looked great, very happy ^^

@jettabugbugging8692 3 жыл бұрын

@@moushimoushi8963 Awwww thankyou so much with so much I'm going through hearing this warmed my heart I wonder of how her sister is doing as well and her mother ?

@moushimoushi8963 3 жыл бұрын

@@jettabugbugging8692 Aww I'm glad it brought a little light into your day ^^ Her biological mother and sister? It's always hard to tell, even with Maiko and Geiko, after they retire unless they pop up later by their own choice, it's hard to tell what happened to them so tracking how family members are doing is difficult if not impossible (It's rude to try and dig into people's personal/private lives as well so we couldn't know what's going on unless they wanted to announce it themselves) If you're talking about her okiya mother and official older sister, last I heard they're doing alright, Kikuno-san (Her onee-san) retired a few years ago (Late 2017) to get married and the Okaa-san is still running the okiya. I think it's been a while since they've debuted any new maiko.

@GothicKitty1313 13 жыл бұрын

Isn't the song in the background at 2:37 called Sakura?? I think i heard it on a song website it's really pretty!! Also Congrats to Kikuyu!! She's probably a very sucessful Geisha now!!! XD

@Ryoznod 11 жыл бұрын

I'm really proud of Japan.

@m3andchip5 12 жыл бұрын

Its now more than 5 years since this doco has been made... would love to know if she really did become a Geisha. :D

@lakenvelder0pandora 11 жыл бұрын

Today in Japanese society many young men and women do not have dreams. Kikuyuu is an incredible example of the power of a dream; she is a geiko and has been a senior maiko to Kikune, a more recent addition to the Hanafusa okiya. It will be a very sad day when she retires.

@xXShrinkWrapXx 10 жыл бұрын

i wanna see an update!

@weya 12 жыл бұрын

She did. If you search for 'hanafusa kikuyu' in google you can see a bunch of pictures of her as geiko. The first links to tumblr searches show some of her with her 'younger sister' (Kikune, I believe, although it may be Kikushino), too. :3

@HinayukkiDevotee 11 жыл бұрын

Yes! Man were the first Geishas in late 17th century and they are known since then as the Taikomochi...sadly there are not a lot of them nowadays, but you can google for the website of Taikomochi Arai -- should make an interesting read! :)

@SuperShroomieGaming 11 жыл бұрын

She is, I really admire her. You should give a little search for photos through flickr and tumblr etc; she's really changed, gone from cute to really beautiful. 'Okiya' on tumblr is a great place to find pics. Anyway I'll stop now cos I'm obsessing haha.