Gion, in the ancient capital of Kyoto, is Japan's largest traditional entertainment district. Every year, girls fresh out of junior high school come here dreaming of becoming maiko, or apprentice geisha. They leave home at 15 and live under the same roof with older maiko and other trainees. For a year, they receive strict training in dancing and other performing arts, and also take care of household chores. This program follows the journey of three girls hoping to debut in Gion as maiko.
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From the Slopes to the Playroom Living Positively with Dementia Uncovering Precious Life Stories Old House, New Hope Finding Poetry in Cancer Once Lost, Now Found: A Brother's Journey Home Once Lost, Now Found: Dancing for My Future Once Lost, Now Found: Student Actors' Challenge Sharing a Manga Dream A Truckful of Food and Smiles Forging On: Master and Apprentice Learning to Teach A Guesthouse's Unexpected Beginning Sharing Zao's Wonders Dancing Beyond Disabilities Giving Dreams a Boost Sweet Taste of Hope Mr. Grandpa in Nursery School A Teacher's Passion The Colors of the Forest Opening Doors to Newcomers Remembering Our Railway Soaking Up a Hot Spring Dream Grandmas' Goodbye to an Old Market Auntie's Candy Store – Sweets & Life Lessons Brewing a Future for Local Tea Pursuing the Ultimate Awa Indigo Sculptures with Soul A Budding Forestry Career The 100km Walk: Two Life-Changing Days "Crazy Mike" the Artist Making Udon to a Different Beat Onikenbai: the Demon Sword Dance Tears, Laughter and Motherhood The Maturing Sake Expert Apprentice Geisha: Making Dreams Come True Night School - Learning for Living
From the Slopes to the Playroom Living Positively with Dementia Uncovering Precious Life Stories Old House, New Hope Finding Poetry in Cancer Once Lost, Now Found: A Brother's Journey Home Once Lost, Now Found: Dancing for My Future Once Lost, Now Found: Student Actors' Challenge Sharing a Manga Dream A Truckful of Food and Smiles Forging On: Master and Apprentice Learning to Teach A Guesthouse's Unexpected Beginning Sharing Zao's Wonders Dancing Beyond Disabilities Giving Dreams a Boost Sweet Taste of Hope Mr. Grandpa in Nursery School A Teacher's Passion The Colors of the Forest Opening Doors to Newcomers Remembering Our Railway Soaking Up a Hot Spring Dream Grandmas' Goodbye to an Old Market Auntie's Candy Store – Sweets & Life Lessons Brewing a Future for Local Tea Pursuing the Ultimate Awa Indigo Sculptures with Soul A Budding Forestry Career The 100km Walk: Two Life-Changing Days "Crazy Mike" the Artist Making Udon to a Different Beat Onikenbai: the Demon Sword Dance Tears, Laughter and Motherhood The Maturing Sake Expert Apprentice Geisha: Making Dreams Come True Night School - Learning for Living