Why are Maiko's/Geiko's Face WHITE with Makeup? #Shorts

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Maiko/Geiko have existed since the Edo period about 300 years ago. At this time however, people lived with candles and paper lanterns, and it was much darker at night than now.

So when maiko/geiko lightened up parties at night with their performances of dances and music, their faces would look
very dark and gloomy. In order to make their faces look more beautiful and bright even in the dark, and to convey the shadows of their expressions, they painted their faces white.

Today we of course have electric lights, but the parties with maiko/geiko at night sometimes still use candles/paper lanterns like the past on purpose. Since candle light is always flickering, it has a soothing effect
on our minds and can create a magical atmosphere. To create a different world, some places still continue the traditional way of holding the parties.

Even if we exclude these reasons, the white makeup is a symbol for maiko and geiko even today.

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Rule 3 of learning things about japan: everything traces back to the Edo period, no matter how trivial

SamiTheAnxiousBean

In western theater, actor's makeup it's also very different from "normal make up" so the public could see the actors faces, even from the last row of seats. I'm Portuguese and I love to learn about Japan due to the historical connection our cultures have. There are some things that are similar between our cultures that you can only "see" when you know both cultures. Keep educating us. Thank you for your videos.

LadyNikitaShark

Maiko/Geiko have existed since the Edo period about 300 years ago. At this time however, people lived with candles and paper lanterns, and it was much darker at night than now.

So when maiko/geiko lightened up parties at night with their performances of dances and music, their faces would look
very dark and gloomy. In order to make their faces look more beautiful and bright even in the dark, and to convey the shadows of their expressions, they painted their faces white.

Today we of course have electric lights, but the parties with maiko/geiko at night sometimes still use candles/paper lanterns like the past on purpose. Since candle light is always flickering, it has a soothing effect
on our minds and can create a magical atmosphere. To create a different world, some places still continue the traditional way of holding the parties.

Even if we exclude these reasons, the white makeup is a symbol for maiko and geiko even today.

LetsaskShogo

In addition, geiko and maiko receive a stage name upon their debut and use it create a brand new character - connected to the pseudonym - with oshiroi white makup. This is also why kabuki actors and many other performers use oshiroi - not just geisha. Also, the base wax, used below the oshiroi, creates a smooth surface that hides imperfections and small wrinkles. In nihonbuyo, an expressionless face is a must and the makeup helps maintain that.

AThousandTales

I always wondered about this. It's interesting to hear the practical reasoning behind it.

alarson

I never even considered that they would put it on to show more expression during nightfall

That's cool

mr.l

Thanks so much for teaching and making Japanese culture accessible to those outside Japan

caviersim

what always blows my mind is the makeup at the back of the neck. So precise, it’s awesome

bettitristan

I live how people are still keeping the tradition going! I can’t wait to see all the traditional customs over there! 💯

vinnyrivera

Japanese rock group BAND-MAID played an April Fool's Day joke in 2018 where they announced that they were dropping the maid look and would be dressing up as maiko. They even put out a video where one of their existing songs was performed in the Kyoto dialect, the five musicians were in full kimono and makeup, and various traditional Japanese instruments were sampled and added to the music. The response was so large and so positive that the following year on April Fool's Day, BAND-MAID once again became BAND-MAIKO, released a mini-album, and uploaded an original BAND-MAIKO song called "Gion-cho."

PaleHorseShabuShabu

I love your channel. Thank you so much for educating us!

cheshireket

Thank you for creating, attention holding content. I feel a deep attachment to this culture

sean

Wow I didn't expect such a practical reason. I thought it symbolized something or had a story behind it but thus makes a lot of sence. I think he make up is so beautiful.

thatrandomgirl

Idk why but I love the way you explain things it’s like so soothing to hear you speak

katdemon

If anyone wants to learn more about Maiko/Geisha culture but in anime form, I highly recommend the manga Maiko-san no Chi no Makanai-san or Kiyo in Kyoto.

The manga explores the inside lives of young maiko girls and geisha culture in the modern world, and follows two best friends Kiyo and Sumire who after middle school decided to go to Kyoto to become maikos. While Sumire went on to excel in her training as a maiko, Kiyo failed to become one. However, because of circumstances, she becomes the maiko’s caterer instead, cooking them good meals before and after they work and staying with Sumire as she becomes the best maiko in the district.

It’s a light-hearted, slice of life story that’s a mix between growing up, cooking and eating good food, and going after your passions. I seriously recommend everyone to read this manga.

_enki