Melissa Rose Chasse
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S A N B O N A S H I : Yakko Shimada
On very formal occasions, such as Hassaku, maiko leave three tapered prongs of skin bare on their neck, as opposed to the usual two. This is called sanbonashi, or "three legs".
High ranking maiko wear their hair in a special style known as the Yakko Shimada (Shown above).
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S A N B O N A S H I : Yakko Shimada
On very formal occasions, such as Hassaku, maiko leave three tapered prongs of skin bare on their neck, as opposed to the usual two. This is called sanbonashi, or "three legs".
High ranking maiko wear their hair in a special style known as the Yakko Shimada (Shown above).
For more images and info on Hassaku:
15,277
views
104
faves
57
comments
Uploaded on February 1, 2008
Taken on August 1, 2007