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Maiko Kikushino passed her first year as Maiko!
Yes, yes and yes!It has been a year since young Kikushino san, wearing Hanafusa okiya's best formal kimono and hairpieces, stepped out into the flashlight of the photographers. Her misedashi...
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Maiko Kikumaru and her imouto Maiko Kikushino walking towards their appointment
...The doors of the okiya slid and two beautiful ladies appeared. Dressed in gorgeous silk kimono they were hurrying somewhere yet when they saw me they bowed and greeted me kindly...Maiko...
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Maiko Kikumaru is now wearing Sakkou!
Another amazing news coming from Hanafusa okiya - oneesan of Maiko Kikushino, Maiko Kikumaru was spotted wearing formal attire with hair hair styled into Sakkou hairstyle. This means that in about a...
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June Kitsuke
Ah, Summer in Kyoto Kagai sim...Parks are covered with blooming hydrangea and water irises. The birds are relaxing in the shade of oaks and sycamores. You can undoubtedly feel that every inhabitant of...
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How to contact us inworld
Dear readers and visitors of our blog,Approximately a week ago i was asked in the comment section if there was a possibility of contacting Hanafusa members in-world. Due to technical reasons i was not...
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Erikae of Maiko Kikumaru coming soon this month!
In the event of our Maiko, Kikumaru becoming a Geiko at the end of this month, we welcome you to order a congratulation poster to gift her with.Please include your name as you want it on the poster (...
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Seasonal Kanzashi: Matsuri/sensu
Summer is here, with sunny days, warm evenings, strolls in the parks, fresh berries and of course festivals. During summer months RL as well as Second life flourishes with events as does hydrangea...
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Tanabata celebrations
Last weekend Kyoto Kagai sim hosted Tanabata - the start festival. According to legend, each July 7(7th day of the 7th month of the Lunar calendar) two stars, Altair and Vegae, which are usually...
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Public erikae celebrations this week!
Hanafusa okiya proudly announces about the Erikae of Geiko Kikumaru and invites You, your friends and family to join the special celebrations that will take place this Saturday.A new Geiko is born,...
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Danpatsu no Shiki
Geiko Kikuyu playing shamisenOn Friday evening a special ceremony took place in Hanahusa ochaya. Behind the closed doors, surrounded by closest friends and family, Kikumaru san celebrated her last day...
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Erikae Celebrations in Hanahusa ochaya
Yesterday, Hanahusa ochaya opened its doors for everyone to take part in the celebratory ozahsiki on the occasion of Erikae of Maiko Kikumaru. After 5 years of apprenticeship, okaasan Kikuyu saw...
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A new Geiko is born!
Geiko Kikumaru posing in-front of the posters congratulating her on her Eriake
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Seasonal Kanzashi - Asagao(Morning Glory)
Kisetsu continues to shower us with beautiful seasonal hair ornaments. As we are close to August, the time has come for Asagao or Morning glory kanzashi hairpins, available at SaNaRae from 26th of July...
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Yukata Kai coming soon!
On Sunday 11th of August Geiko and Maiko of Hanafusa okiya will perform in the Summer odori - Yukata Kai. This is a very special odori as there will be two Geiko performing performing for the first...
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New Shikomi in Hanafusa okiya - Amaya san!
Shikomi Amaya ╔═══.❀.══════.❀.══════.❀.═══╗ Watashi no namae wa Amaya desu I am Shikomi of Hanafusa okiya ╚═══.❀.══════.❀.══════.❀.═══╝I was born in Kyoto, to the Okami of a small...
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Hassaku 2019
from left to right: Maiko Kikune(purple), Geiko Kikutsuru(blue), Geiko Kikumaru(beige) and Maiko Kikushino(pink)1st of August is always one of the most busy and important days in August for Hanafusa...
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Vintage Kyodai Gacha(by Kisetsu)
Picture by KisetsuTired from the modern vanity tables that look all the same? Or maybe you are looking for good quality Japanese one? Than you must definitely visit this month's Gacha Garden.For many...
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Yukata Kai 2019
Last weekend Miyagawacho Kaburenjo held summer odori, know as Yukatakai. For those who do not know, this is annual event, in which maiko and geiko of Kyoto kagai sim participate in. During it, guests...
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August Kitsuke
Mid-August in Kyoto Kagai...Geiko and Maiko from Hanafusa okiya are enjoying a beautiful walk around the sim in their semiformal garments and this means the time has come for our monthly kitsuke...
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Obon celebrations 2019
"Bon Odori" at Kyoto Kagai simWhen August is in its peak, every child knows that it is time for Obon celebrations in Kyoto Kagai sim. What can be better than dressing up in a nice cotton yukata, tying...
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