The Life of a Modern Day Tayū Working in Kyoto

We had the rare opportunity to interview Aoi Tayu-san, the only tayu in Japan who is still active. We asked him various questions not only about the history of tayu, but also about the difference between tayu and oiran (courtesans), the characteristics and meaning of their fashion, and what kind of work they usually do. If you are interested in the history of women who were active in Japan, you will find this video very informative.

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[Timecodes]
0:00 Let's START!
1:03 Who Are Tayu?
1:58 How Are Tayu and Maiko, Geiko, Oiran Different?
5:37 Tayu’s Special Ceremony “かしの式 Kashi no Shiki”
8:05 Tayu’s Fashion
11:36 About Tayu’s Black Teeth
13:17 How Much Time To Get Fully Dressed
13:36 Who Are The Two Little Girls?
14:26 The Steps To Become A Tayu
15:50 Japanese Traditional Dance “いにしえ Inishie”
19:27 About Hanamachi (Kagai) in Kyoto
20:07 About 嶋原 Shimabara in Kyoto
20:22 Why Tayu Culture Continued To Shrink
21:46 About Aoi Tayu San’s Previous Jobs
23:31 Why Can Tayu Get Married?
23:55 How She Works For Shelter Dogs
24:57 Her Opinion About The Meaning And Values Of Japanese Traditional Culture
25:43 Her Dreams And Goals For The Future
26:21 Chikuzen Biwa Performance “Kamogawa No Tsuyu (Dew of the Kamogawa River)”




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