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Saijiki explains the difference between Geisha and Maiko experiences, how to put on makeup for the Geisha and Maiko experience,
Information on Geisha and Maiko, trivia about Kyoto and Japan, etc.
This is a collection of columns that records various things related to GION AYA.

GION AYA Staff

  1. The makeup staff transformed Sakagami into a cute maiko!! ~That funky girl looks just like this~
    The makeup staff transformed Sakagami into a cute maiko!! ~That funky girl looks just like this~ Read more →
  2. At the Maiko Experience Center GION AYA, we hold study sessions on interpersonal skills, technical skills, and communication skills, but on this day, we had a check to see if we were making full use of the skills we had learned.
    At the Maiko Experience Center GION AYA, we hold study sessions on interpersonal skills, technical skills, and communication skills, but on this day, we had a check to see if we were making full use of the skills we had learned. Read more →
  3. "Makeup Study Session" by the staff of GION AYA, a maiko experience center
    "Makeup Study Session" by the staff of GION AYA, a maiko experience center Read more →
  4. What's amazing about GION AYA's staff ♡ → Even if they can show off their skills, you can't imitate their sense or their feelings for the customers.
    What's amazing about GION AYA's staff ♡ → Even if they can show off their skills, you can't imitate their sense or their feelings for the customers. Read more →
  5. The makeup staff at GION AYA Maiko Experience Center are not just trying out facial makeup, they are also trying out various other things!
    The makeup staff at GION AYA Maiko Experience Center are not just trying out facial makeup, they are also trying out various other things! Read more →
  6. Would you like to take a peek into the private life of Konawa, who is in charge of makeup and dressing? Her recent makeup habits and New Year's events♡
    Would you like to take a peek into the private life of Konawa, who is in charge of makeup and dressing? Her recent makeup habits and New Year's events♡ Read more →
  7. Maiko Experience Center GION AYA and Transformation Photo Studio Angelle Staff Gathering! A day filled with smiles at the study session!
    Maiko Experience Center GION AYA and Transformation Photo Studio Angelle Staff Gathering! A day filled with smiles at the study session! Read more →
  8. Maiko Experience Studio GION AYA and Oiran Transformation Photo Studio Angelle held a spring social gathering and enjoyed delicious food at the famous "Hanasaki Manjiro" restaurant.
    Maiko Experience Studio GION AYA and Oiran Transformation Photo Studio Angelle held a spring social gathering and enjoyed delicious food at the famous "Hanasaki Manjiro" restaurant. Read more →
  9. The staff photos at Maiko Experience Center GION AYA have been updated!!
    The staff photos at Maiko Experience Center GION AYA have been updated!! Read more →
  10. It's summer! Lake Biwa! BBQ! What satisfied our hungry staff? Was it photosynthesis under the blue sky? The wide waterfront? Or the smiles of children? Or was it meat?
    It's summer! Lake Biwa! BBQ! What satisfied our hungry staff? Was it photosynthesis under the blue sky? The wide waterfront? Or the smiles of children? Or was it meat? Read more →
  11. Autumn has arrived! What are your recent hobbies?
    Autumn has arrived! What are your recent hobbies? Read more →
  12. ☆The friendly makeup staff of GION AYA, the Maiko Experience Place☆Takami and Konitan go on a trip to Kobe!!!
    ☆The friendly makeup staff of GION AYA, the Maiko Experience Place☆Takami and Konitan go on a trip to Kobe!!! Read more →
  13. Castles, ninjas, haiku, and more...
    Castles, ninjas, haiku, and more... Read more →
  14. New Year's greetings arriving one after another☆
    New Year's greetings arriving one after another☆ Read more →
  15. Did you know that the next Silver Week is 11 years from now?! The staff at Aya can't wait that long, so we're looking forward to welcoming you from today.
    Did you know that the next Silver Week is 11 years from now?! The staff at Aya can't wait that long, so we're looking forward to welcoming you from today. Read more →
  16. Konitan and Takami's Holiday ~Ukiyo-e Appreciation Edition~
    Konitan and Takami's Holiday ~Ukiyo-e Appreciation Edition~ Read more →
  17. We went on a Saikin Travel trip to Kagawa Prefecture! Day 2!
    We went on a Saikin Travel trip to Kagawa Prefecture! Day 2! Read more →
  18. Celebrating our 10th anniversary♡
    Celebrating our 10th anniversary♡ Read more →
  19. ☆★A wonderful gift★☆
    ☆★A wonderful gift★☆ Read more →
  20. The chief photographer who has been with us since the founding of GION AYA is graduating...
    The chief photographer who has been with us since the founding of GION AYA is graduating... Read more →
  21. Report ♪
    Report ♪ Read more →
  22. Maiko Experience Place Gion Aya☆NEWSTAFF Part 2
    Maiko Experience Place Gion Aya☆NEWSTAFF Part 2 Read more →
  23. A report from the GION AYA staff!
    A report from the GION AYA staff! Read more →
  24. Maiko Experience Place GION AYA NEW STAFF
    Maiko Experience Place GION AYA NEW STAFF Read more →
  25. Thank you for 2023!
    Thank you for 2023! Read more →
  26. Studying hospitality
    Studying hospitality Read more →
  27. Notice from the makeup staff at Maiko Experience Center GION AYA, Sakagami
    Notice from the makeup staff at Maiko Experience Center GION AYA, Sakagami Read more →
  28. ☆Gion Aya Maiko Experience Studio & Angelle Photo Studio☆Thank you for 2016! Our annual year-end party~~~~~~~~~!!
    ☆Gion Aya Maiko Experience Studio & Angelle Photo Studio☆Thank you for 2016! Our annual year-end party~~~~~~~~~!! Read more →
  29. I'm Kawamoto, a new makeup staff member at the Maiko Experience Center GION AYA (^^)
    I'm Kawamoto, a new makeup staff member at the Maiko Experience Center GION AYA (^^) Read more →
  30. Maiko Experience Center GION AYA's Annual Kizuna Recreation ~It's Summer! It's BBQ!~
    Maiko Experience Center GION AYA's Annual Kizuna Recreation ~It's Summer! It's BBQ!~ Read more →
  31. Sai Co., Ltd. held the July 2018 general meeting! It's a semi-annual general meeting! Everyone gathered together~☆彡 I will report on the general meeting (#^.^#)~Aiming for an even more moving experience~ Part 7
    Sai Co., Ltd. held the July 2018 general meeting! It's a semi-annual general meeting! Everyone gathered together~☆彡 I will report on the general meeting (#^.^#)~Aiming for an even more moving experience~ Part 7 Read more →
  32. Sai Co., Ltd. held the July 2018 general meeting! It's a semi-annual general meeting! Everyone gather together ~☆彡~ Aiming for even more moving experiences~ part 7
    Sai Co., Ltd. held the July 2018 general meeting! It's a semi-annual general meeting! Everyone gather together ~☆彡~ Aiming for even more moving experiences~ part 7 Read more →
  33. This is Noda from the Maiko Experience Place GION AYA.
    This is Noda from the Maiko Experience Place GION AYA. Read more →
  34. Gion Aya & Angelle's annual Lake Biwa BBQ! (*^_^*)
    Gion Aya & Angelle's annual Lake Biwa BBQ! (*^_^*) Read more →
  35. Maiko Experience Place GION AYA ☆Who is that girl? ☆We will explain about that girl from the photographer.
    Maiko Experience Place GION AYA ☆Who is that girl? ☆We will explain about that girl from the photographer. Read more →
  36. ~The youngest new employee at the Maiko Experience Center GION AYA~ I am "Miki Konawa", in charge of Japanese makeup and dressing!!!
    ~The youngest new employee at the Maiko Experience Center GION AYA~ I am "Miki Konawa", in charge of Japanese makeup and dressing!!! Read more →
  37. This is my first appearance on the Aya blog. My name is Yoshida Rina from Gion Aya, the maiko experience center!
    This is my first appearance on the Aya blog. My name is Yoshida Rina from Gion Aya, the maiko experience center! Read more →
  38. Gion Aya & Angelle Joint Social Gathering (*^_^*)
    Gion Aya & Angelle Joint Social Gathering (*^_^*) Read more →
  39. A message from Gion Aya makeup staff member Noda
    A message from Gion Aya makeup staff member Noda Read more →
  40. Yukiko's blog Takazawa Blog Photoshoot ~Yoshiko's geisha make-up style~
    Yukiko's blog Takazawa Blog Photoshoot ~Yoshiko's geisha make-up style~ Read more →
  41. Yukiko's blog Takazawa blog photo shoot ~Mayumi's geisha make-up style~
    Yukiko's blog Takazawa blog photo shoot ~Mayumi's geisha make-up style~ Read more →
  42. Through the GION AYA Study Session...
    Through the GION AYA Study Session... Read more →
  43. We are currently recruiting makeup and dressing staff for the Maiko Experience Center GION AYA!
    We are currently recruiting makeup and dressing staff for the Maiko Experience Center GION AYA! Read more →
  44. The annual summer memories GION AYA & Anjure joint BBQ 💛
    The annual summer memories GION AYA & Anjure joint BBQ 💛 Read more →
  45. We have an announcement for you from the Maiko Experience Center GION AYA.
    We have an announcement for you from the Maiko Experience Center GION AYA. Read more →
  46. To all of you who are missing Konishi!! Dekonitan will be appearing on the blog from time to time - Konitan and Takami's Holiday Diary.
    To all of you who are missing Konishi!! Dekonitan will be appearing on the blog from time to time - Konitan and Takami's Holiday Diary. Read more →
  47. ☆☆Sai Co., Ltd. 2017 Half-Year Review General Meeting★★
    ☆☆Sai Co., Ltd. 2017 Half-Year Review General Meeting★★ Read more →
  48. A message from Konishi, a makeup staff member at Gion Maiko Experience Center
    A message from Konishi, a makeup staff member at Gion Maiko Experience Center Read more →
  49. At the Maiko Experience Center GION AYA's Make-up Otaku Garden, we try out various jobs to deliver beauty to you.
    At the Maiko Experience Center GION AYA's Make-up Otaku Garden, we try out various jobs to deliver beauty to you. Read more →
  50. The day has finally come... (;_;)/~~~ It's the last day for makeup staff member Konishi!! Thank you so much for these 7 years and 5 months!!!
    The day has finally come... (;_;)/~~~ It's the last day for makeup staff member Konishi!! Thank you so much for these 7 years and 5 months!!! Read more →
  51. Nice to meet you!! I'm a new staff member.
    Nice to meet you!! I'm a new staff member. Read more →
  52. As of July 7st, Ms. Konawa, who is in charge of Japanese makeup and dressing at the Maiko Experience Center GION AYA, will be going on maternity leave.
    As of July 7st, Ms. Konawa, who is in charge of Japanese makeup and dressing at the Maiko Experience Center GION AYA, will be going on maternity leave. Read more →
  53. I made my debut as a photographer at GION AYA, the Maiko Experience Center ♡ Makeup Otaku Garden aims to take things to the next level!
    I made my debut as a photographer at GION AYA, the Maiko Experience Center ♡ Makeup Otaku Garden aims to take things to the next level! Read more →
  54. How the staff at GION AYA, a maiko experience place, spend their days off ☆ (The usual two! Takami and Konitan)
    How the staff at GION AYA, a maiko experience place, spend their days off ☆ (The usual two! Takami and Konitan) Read more →
  55. What I learned from the Maiko Experience GION AYAkinu Journey! Part 2
    What I learned from the Maiko Experience GION AYAkinu Journey! Part 2 Read more →
  56. What I learned from the GION AYAkinu Travel! Part 1
    What I learned from the GION AYAkinu Travel! Part 1 Read more →
  57. Year-end greetings ♡ From all the GION AYA staff ☆ We sincerely thank you! ☆
    Year-end greetings ♡ From all the GION AYA staff ☆ We sincerely thank you! ☆ Read more →
  58. Konawa, who is in charge of makeup and dressing at the Maiko Experience Center Gion, is coming of age (♡)
    Konawa, who is in charge of makeup and dressing at the Maiko Experience Center Gion, is coming of age (♡) Read more →
  59. Gion Aya 2020 staff bond trip! Part 1 = We had a teamwork study session with everyone at Aya! = This time, our destination was Oise-san★ We made lots of new discoveries with the three staff members who joined for the first time, and the two days flew by♡ 
    Gion Aya 2020 staff bond trip! Part 1 = We had a teamwork study session with everyone at Aya! = This time, our destination was Oise-san★ We made lots of new discoveries with the three staff members who joined for the first time, and the two days flew by♡  Read more →
  60. Gion Aya went on a 2020 staff bonding tripーー\(^o^)/! Part 2 = Ise Resort Sen no Mori & Oise Pilgrimage = This time, the destination was Oise-san★ It was a quick two days with 3 staff members participating for the first time, and we made lots of new discoveries♡ 
    Gion Aya went on a 2020 staff bonding tripーー\(^o^)/! Part 2 = Ise Resort Sen no Mori & Oise Pilgrimage = This time, the destination was Oise-san★ It was a quick two days with 3 staff members participating for the first time, and we made lots of new discoveries♡  Read more →
  61. Maiko Experience Center GION AYA is looking for makeup and dressing staff.
    Maiko Experience Center GION AYA is looking for makeup and dressing staff. Read more →