Preparation for Kyoto's 'Gion Odori'

Preparation for Kyoto's 'Gion Odori'

KYOTO, Japan - Maiko, or young geisha in Kyoto, attend a wardrobe session on Aug. 31, 2010, for the ''Gion Odori'' dance event. ''Gion Odori'' will be performed in Kyoto from Nov. 1 to 10, 2010.

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