Maiko, applied via internet blog, will debut in Kyoto

Maiko, applied via internet blog, will debut in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - Ichiteru (L), 16, will debut as a Maiko in Kyoto on Oct. 17 after six months of training. She had applied to become Maiko through an Internet blog given by Ichimame (R).

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