June 10, 2010
The Brilliance of Kyoto: The Esprit of Edo
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on June 2010 Geisha from Japan’s ancient capital of Kyoto and its upstart rival Tokyo face off in a rare event at the Imperial Hotel’s vast Peacock Room. Kyoto’s geisha—they’re actually called geiko and maiko—specialize in the signature dance, the Miyako Odori, while the entertainers from Tokyo will perform their own […]
By Metropolis
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on June 2010
Courtesy of the Imperial Hotel
Geisha from Japan’s ancient capital of Kyoto and its upstart rival Tokyo face off in a rare event at the Imperial Hotel’s vast Peacock Room. Kyoto’s geisha—they’re actually called geiko and maiko—specialize in the signature dance, the Miyako Odori, while the entertainers from Tokyo will perform their own Azuma Odori. In addition to the rare chance to experience geisha from Kyoto and Tokyo in a single evening, the show will feature a lavish French-Japanese dinner and personal, tableside greetings by the ornately costumed artists.
The Brilliance of Kyoto: The Espirit of Edo
July 18, 5pm, ¥28,000. Imperial Hotel Tokyo, Uchisaiwaicho. Tel: 03-3504-1103 for reservations.
