by Mimosa 'Mineko Iwasaki' January 15, 2007
by Mimosa 'Mineko Iwasaki' January 15, 2007
Affectionate and personal Japanese suffix, attached to a shortened version of one's personal name. In Japan, one never does this to anyone above them, only those lower or equal.
by Mimosa 'Mineko Iwasaki' January 15, 2007
The largest hanamachi (geisha district) in Kyoto, and also in Japan. It is also the most high-class hanamachi. Iwasaki Mineko, possibly the most famous geiko, came from Gion Kobu. The famous Inoue School of Dance is in Gion Kobu. Also, the Nyokoba is here.
by Mimosa 'Mineko Iwasaki' January 11, 2007