On August 1, 2025, the Hassaku festival, a summer event where geisha and maiko express their gratitude to their masters and teahouses, took place in Kyoto's geisha district. Dressed in formal attire, including black crested kimono, the geisha and maiko exchanged greetings at their destinations.
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