Memoirs of a Canadian Geisha!
Back in June Kristin, Liz and I had a little girls weekend away in Tokyo. The more I go to Tokyo the more I love it! I see something new every time and it never fails to excite me and make me love Japan even more.
Kristin and I went down on Thursday and made a long weekend of it. A friend of ours had recommended a studio to us where you can dress up like a geisha or a maiko in kimono, have your makeup done and photos taken. So we made appointments and headed to Harajuku (an area of Tokyo) and had one of my most memorable ‘Japanese’ experiences. It was so neat! We got to choose everything from our kimono, to our hair accessories and even our studio portraits. Then we had our faces painted white etc and we were actually dressed in our kimono by the people at the studio. It was such a unique experience. I think I looked a little weird, but now that time has passed I am happier with the photos. (although i still think i make a pretty 'unique' looking geisha)
I think I’m gonna make Carla and Mom do this with me again next year.
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