Japanese Geisha and Maiko - Kyoto 1946 | AI Enhanced Film [ 60 fps]

Two Japanese Geisha and a Maiko filmed in Kyoto Japan in the Spring of 1946.
It's not widely known that Kyoto was the original target for the second atomic bomb, but was reprieved at the last moment at the insistence of US Secretary of War Henry Stimson. His argument being that it was a place of cultural significance. Stimson had visited Kyoto on his honeymoon in the 1920s.

It's sobering to imagine a world and a time when the fates of hundreds of thousands of civilians were considered with such cold blooded calculation. Kyoto was spared the horror of a nuclear blast.
and these three young women survived along with 800,000 other souls.

How to distinguish a Geisha 芸者 from a Maiko 舞妓
The Maiko ( in the middle) has the classic dangling Kanzashi, cupids bow lips and natural hair. The Geisha have full painted lips, a wig and simpler hair ornaments. Junior Maiko tend to paint only the lower lip, while senior Maiko paint the bow on top and bottom lip. Important stuff !

AI Restoration Process using Neural networks

1. Cleaned noise artifacts.
2. Increased frame motion interpolation from 24 fps to 60 fps using DainApp
3. Upscaled from 360p to 4K with Topaz Video Enhance AI
4. Soundtrack created and added

Original footage preserved in the National Archives
Kyoto,home and city life.

[Lameashellcosplay]

I was obsessed with the lifestyle of geishas for a long time, I know they go through a lot but it's good to see they're having fun/laughing here.

[shotgunbettygaming]

This could be 1100, 1812, 1946 or 2010...timeless.
How wonderful it would be if someone watching recognized a great grandmother?!

[RC.-]

It’s crazy how the opinion of a single person changed everything. Imagine if he never spoke up? Experiencing the beauty of another culture prevented this man from destroying it. I wonder how many other locations could’ve been saved if only they got to visit them.

[rigariga]

Painting the face white is evidence of traditional makeup. This makeup was created at a time when there was no electricity. At that time, candles were the main source of lighting. Since candlelight is orange, the skin looks more even and beautiful when painted white. There is a stage performance that Tamasaburo Bando did using only candle lighting, and you can see the synergy between fire and traditional makeup in that performance.

[Cheddrrr]

Japan and it’s culture is so diverse and beautiful in every aspect I would love to learn more about it at any given opportunity but i possibly cannot learn about it in one life

[rorygilmore]

0:21 y’all look at her adorably smile at the camera 🥺😭💕

[kaorushiroe]

Those are 2 Geiko (Geisha is in Tokyo) and of course a Maiko. The are strolling around in the Garden of the Silver Pavillion (Ginkaku-ji). You can see distinctly the Silver cone (Kogetsudai) symbolizing the Mount Fuji. The women are on the little bridge overlooking the famous Moss Garden. It is truly magnificent, and I recommend everyone to visit this place when they are in Kyoto.

[tayler]

It's encouraging that the younger generation is open-minded to learning about other cultures rather than looking through the lens of WWII. This is a charming video about traditional Japanese beauty customs. 🇺🇸❤🇯🇵👘💄

[citruslimonia]

This is beautiful and so relaxing, I hope those girls lived a nice life, also the description is very interesting.

[justjae]

Ancient garb always has such great color combinations/ pairings.

[Delicious]

I love Geishas. They are beautiful and talented. And now they will live forever through this video.

[AnnDroid]

00:21 I love the hair ornaments, especially the dangly one on her right.

[-rb]

love how different the fashion is. i wish we retained some of that diversity in fashion now, everything is becoming too similar the world over. i like how they still wear traditional clothes for special occasions/festivals in japan though. we should do that in europe too.

[niyatipandya]

I am simple person I see your notification I click . My favourite channel on YouTube

[wareforcoin]

It's nice to see how life went on after the end of WWII.

[grammaticalchainsaw]

This is cool!!! Have you posted or do you know of videos that capture African Americans of the turn of the century?? Its so nice to see other races and cultures shown in the past!

[MrEjidorie]

Only one year after a devastating war, young Japanese girls looked happy and cheerful. Women could always adapt themselves to new circumstances even if they are very hard.

[chrisrodriguez]

I love everything about these ladies especially their hair ❤️❤️

[emimi]

their hair is so intricate and pretty!!!

[davieleerio]

Stunning dresses amazing colours !! 😃👍💖