3-minute Maiko
Season 12021
In 3-minute Maiko, NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents tips to help you enjoy the new animation series, Maiko-san Chi no Makanai-san, Kiyo in Kyoto: From the Maiko House, even more.
In 3-minute Maiko, NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents tips to help you enjoy the new animation series, Maiko-san Chi no Makanai-san, Kiyo in Kyoto: From the Maiko House, even more.
4 Episodes
In this very first episode, we will offer you a short story what maiko is all about. Maiko are actually still in training. Girls hoping to become Geiko who've mastered arts like dance and the shamisen, are called maiko. Let's visit their home ground, Kagai (or flower districts) in Kyoto!
February 25, 2021
This time we look at how a maiko gets made up. A maiko's appearance is completely transformed as she develops over time. We will focus on the things that makeover maiko, from their makeup to costume, accessories and footwear.
March 25, 2021
This time, we'll focus on Aomori Prefecture, the hometown of the main characters, Kiyo and Sumire. Aomori is about 1,000 kilometers away from Kyoto Prefecture, and you can find unexpected cultural similarities between the 2 places. Let's take a closer look at its secrets.
March 30, 2021
In this episode, we follow the day a maiko as she makes her debut. Everything for her debut, from hairstyling to makeup and kimono dressing, is special. The debut of a maiko does not mean that it is the goal but the start of her career.
March 30, 2021
