Heartland Japan on Instagram: "Maiko are young women (around 15 to 20 years old) training to become geiko in Kyoto's hanamachi districts (such as Gion). Living in okiya, they hone traditional arts like Kyoto dance and shamisen, becoming professionals in “omotenashi”—the art of entertaining guests at banquets. Characterized by vibrant kimono, long “darari obi” sashes, and traditional Japanese hairstyles adorned with kanzashi hairpins, they embody the preservation of Kyoto's traditional culture. R