Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Maiko Ayano at Setsubun 2010


Setsubun 2010 #1
Originally uploaded by Onihide
I love everything about this shot- the composition, Ayano's pose, the color of her kimono... I only wish I could see the back of her head! (I think the "osome" hair style reflects a change in her status? Maybe? I have no idea.)

Ayano is my favorite maiko now since Mamechiho turned her collar. She has a cute smile, and she genuinely seems to enjoy being a maiko. I hope she has a long and prosperous career!

Monday, February 1, 2010

Miss Charo-Chan is My New Best Friend

Saturday, January 30, 2010

Take Two

The root canal didn't quite go as planned. The dentist drilled away the filling, and found an infection underneath (gross). So they cleaned out the infection, "canalled" what they could of the root, then put a temporary crown on it. I haven an appointment in two weeks to finish the root canal.

It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, worse in some. It took several shots of numbing injections to get things going, and my gums were sore from all the injections. It actually wore off a bit during the procedure, and they had to inject me again! I'd brought my iPod with me, and the earbuds kept slipping out. But the chair had this awesome massager/heater in it, so I kept that thing going throughout the entire procedure.

Afterwards, I went and had ice cream. Probably not the best idea in the world, but hey.

Friday, January 29, 2010

I'm having entirely too much fun playing with this thing.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Eat fruits not junk!


Eat fruits not junk!
Originally uploaded by {JooJoo}
So, so cute! An adorable reminder to eat healthy snacks, like fruit.

Monday, January 25, 2010

Kana & Mana #17


Kana & Mana #17
Originally uploaded by Onihide
Onihide captures a sweet moment with maiko Toshikana.

Friday, January 22, 2010

Japanese New Year tomorrow! Taiko drummers, dancers, auctions and more!