Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Possible Mizuage ensembles

I have a few to choose from, dear readers.

Choice 1
The first has a pattern of cranes, an auspicious motif.



 Choice 2
The second has a pattern of goldfish.  A goldfish in its bowl has often been compared to the residents of a yukaku.


 Choice 3
And the last choice is a more mature look, as the event coming up marks the last day of her virginity and her advancement to tomesode shinzo.

Matsubaya's final location

In September of 2013, Matsubaya could no longer afford the land it stood upon.  This is a tour of the beautifully landscaped grounds

May 27, 2013 Wakaba's debut as a shinzo


On March 27th, 2013, the kamuro Momoirobara (pink rose) was no more.  In her place came Wakaba, shinzo of Matsubaya.

Higurashi kneels to untie Momoirobara's obi
Does she look nervous?
Kazumi, tayuu of Suigetsu
Umetsuki assisted in her capacity as furisode shinzo, pouring drinks and handing out snacks
Wakaba stands proudly wearing her obi in the front, as a furisode shinzo
rightly proud of herself on this day

Memories of Matsubaya March 2012 - January 2013


Higurashi-kaasan, Umetsuki the furisode shinzo, and Momoirobara the kamuro attending a Hina Matsuri event at Blue Lotus, dressed for like the dolls of the holiday in Heian court dress.
around the kotatsu for snacks

 In August of 2012, Higurashi-kaasan, Umetsuki the furisode shinzo, and Momoirobara the kamuro attended an open air odori put on by Karyukai, as part of their summer festival.
Momoirobara, kamuro.  went as
Higurashi, oiran and okamisan of Matsubaya
Summer goldfish ensemble for Umetsuki


In October of 2012, Matsubaya and Shinmachi participated in an oiran dochuu in Aosagi.

Shinmachi's group in the parade



Umetsuki on display during the lantern festival.  October 2012

Umetsuki in her awase ensemble, appropriate for autumn, winter, and spring.  The design is that of knotted letters, possibly with love poems written inside.

In March of 2012, Matsubaya left this location, to set up in another one after a few months of searching for just the right one.
the shrine to Tsukuyomi, kami of the moon, brother of Amaterasu
 
one of the resident peacocks
the sacred sakura tree