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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.

Interviews, media, and planning

  1. We helped liven up Kyocera Corporation's sports championship celebration by having them experience dressing up as maiko.
    We helped liven up Kyocera Corporation's sports championship celebration by having them experience dressing up as maiko. Read more →
  2. Featured in Asahi Shimbun "be": Scandinavian manga artist Asa Jacobsson enjoyed the maiko experience! (^^)! Featured in Asahi Shimbun.
    Featured in Asahi Shimbun "be": Scandinavian manga artist Asa Jacobsson enjoyed the maiko experience! (^^)! Featured in Asahi Shimbun. Read more →
  3. ☆Broadcast today! ☆Our customers will be appearing on "Tokoro-san's Nippon no Deban"☆
    ☆Broadcast today! ☆Our customers will be appearing on "Tokoro-san's Nippon no Deban"☆ Read more →
  4. I cooperated with the interview for TBS's "Tokoro-san's Nippon no Deban" :-)
    I cooperated with the interview for TBS's "Tokoro-san's Nippon no Deban" :-) Read more →
  5. The number of subscribers to the YouTube channel of Maiko Experience Studio GION AYA has exceeded 1000 people (^^)/
    The number of subscribers to the YouTube channel of Maiko Experience Studio GION AYA has exceeded 1000 people (^^)/ Read more →
  6. A customer from Maiko Experience Studio GION AYA was featured in the Nihon Keizai Shimbun!
    A customer from Maiko Experience Studio GION AYA was featured in the Nihon Keizai Shimbun! Read more →
  7. We cooperated with Fuji TV's "Minna no News" in their reporting!
    We cooperated with Fuji TV's "Minna no News" in their reporting! Read more →
  8. The Maiko experience at GION AYA was featured on Taiwan Television's "Beautiful Kansai" program!
    The Maiko experience at GION AYA was featured on Taiwan Television's "Beautiful Kansai" program! Read more →
  9. We cooperated with MBS's "Japan Marugoto HOW Match" in an interview!
    We cooperated with MBS's "Japan Marugoto HOW Match" in an interview! Read more →
  10. Aim for the Hall of Fame!! We received the TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award in 2020 as well!!!
    Aim for the Hall of Fame!! We received the TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award in 2020 as well!!! Read more →
  11. Taiwan Television (TV) "Beautiful Kansai"!!
    Taiwan Television (TV) "Beautiful Kansai"!! Read more →
  12. A collaboration project will be held between GION AYA, a maiko experience center, and Studio Rembrandt, a stylish theme park-style photo studio in Kyoto!!!
    A collaboration project will be held between GION AYA, a maiko experience center, and Studio Rembrandt, a stylish theme park-style photo studio in Kyoto!!! Read more →
  13. Our collaboration project with Studio Rembrandt♡ ended with great success!!!
    Our collaboration project with Studio Rembrandt♡ ended with great success!!! Read more →
  14. We helped with the filming of a promotional video for a company.
    We helped with the filming of a promotional video for a company. Read more →
  15. ★Coverage by Taiwan Television★
    ★Coverage by Taiwan Television★ Read more →
  16. Have you seen the YouTube video of the makeup staff at Maiko Experience Studio GION AYA, Takazawa's imitation makeup?
    Have you seen the YouTube video of the makeup staff at Maiko Experience Studio GION AYA, Takazawa's imitation makeup? Read more →
  17. ☆Photo shoot assistance requested by Kyoto Prefecture for a tourist booklet~☆
    ☆Photo shoot assistance requested by Kyoto Prefecture for a tourist booklet~☆ Read more →
  18. At "Asapara!" the two in high heels transformed into maiko!
    At "Asapara!" the two in high heels transformed into maiko! Read more →
  19. I uploaded a new video to YouTube. This time, it's not a video about recommended spots in Kyoto, nor a makeup video. It's a video about "tying a maiko's loose obi".
    I uploaded a new video to YouTube. This time, it's not a video about recommended spots in Kyoto, nor a makeup video. It's a video about "tying a maiko's loose obi". Read more →
  20. Gion Aya will be featured on Yomiuri TV's "Asapara!"
    Gion Aya will be featured on Yomiuri TV's "Asapara!" Read more →
  21. At Maiko Experience Studio GION AYA, we also accept requests for commercial filming.
    At Maiko Experience Studio GION AYA, we also accept requests for commercial filming. Read more →
  22. ☆That's right! Let's go to Kyoto together! Nakagawa family and Diane's family stroll around Kyoto in Gion Aya☆
    ☆That's right! Let's go to Kyoto together! Nakagawa family and Diane's family stroll around Kyoto in Gion Aya☆ Read more →
  23. Maiko Experience Studio GION AYA was featured in a Google TV commercial.
    Maiko Experience Studio GION AYA was featured in a Google TV commercial. Read more →
  24. Maiko Experience Place GION AYA is finally finished♪ My first video shoot and editing... Finally uploaded it to YouTube♪ It's a bit messy but please take a look if you like☆
    Maiko Experience Place GION AYA is finally finished♪ My first video shoot and editing... Finally uploaded it to YouTube♪ It's a bit messy but please take a look if you like☆ Read more →
  25. Finally! We have opened an official Instagram account for Maiko Experience Studio Gion Aya! We are very happy to have received so many follows and comments already! Thank you everyone (*^^)
    Finally! We have opened an official Instagram account for Maiko Experience Studio Gion Aya! We are very happy to have received so many follows and comments already! Thank you everyone (*^^) Read more →
  26. In the spring, we assisted Morning Musume '16 in filming their maiko experience!! You can watch it on YouTube!!!
    In the spring, we assisted Morning Musume '16 in filming their maiko experience!! You can watch it on YouTube!!! Read more →
  27. The makeup staff Sono & Takazawa of the Maiko Experience Center GION AYA cooperated with the photography for the website of the "Kiku Masamune" sake cosmetics♪
    The makeup staff Sono & Takazawa of the Maiko Experience Center GION AYA cooperated with the photography for the website of the "Kiku Masamune" sake cosmetics♪ Read more →
  28. ☆Gion Aya☆Official Instagram☆All photos of our customers' experiences are posted here. ☆If you're interested, be sure to check it out!!
    ☆Gion Aya☆Official Instagram☆All photos of our customers' experiences are posted here. ☆If you're interested, be sure to check it out!! Read more →
  29. We would like to say thanks to eneryone. We, the Aya staff, are grateful to everyone.
    We would like to say thanks to eneryone. We, the Aya staff, are grateful to everyone. Read more →
  30. The Maiko Experience GION AYA YouTube channel is getting more and more exciting!!!
    The Maiko Experience GION AYA YouTube channel is getting more and more exciting!!! Read more →
  31. The Make-up Otaku Garden at GION AYA Maiko Experience Center is taking on a new job!!!
    The Make-up Otaku Garden at GION AYA Maiko Experience Center is taking on a new job!!! Read more →