17th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
The Heron Maiden

Karyukai - the very secretive flower and willow world of the Japanese Geishas. Each Geisha is like a flower, beautiful in her own way, and like a willow tree, gracious, flexible and strong. For many locals, even those living in Kyoto, the closest they have come is perhaps glimpsing a Geisha alighting from taxis and quickly disappearing behind a nameless sliding door. The Geiko Tomitsuyuu enjoying the peace and serenity of the quiet temple room. She thinks of her music and her dance. The scene is like a fairy tale, the Heron Maiden...

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 12.2018
Date Uploaded: 11.2019
Photo Location: Kyoto, Japan
Copyright: © Robin Yong
Awards
Photo of the Day: 04.26.20