Originally, it was customary to exchange gifts on August 1st of the lunar calendar to wish for a good harvest. In Kyoto's geisha district, on August 1st of the solar calendar, it is a traditional event for geisha and maiko to visit the homes of their masters of performing arts, teahouses, and other people who are indebted to them on a daily basis.
Articles are excerpts from reports and news in the Kyoto Shimbun. Due to automatic translation, some expressions may not be accurate.
