Kiyo in Kyoto: From the Maiko House — Season 1, Episode 8: First Day of Work / Opening Ceremony / White Dove

Episode synopsis

January 7 is the first workday of the new year in Kagai. The Maiko House girls are rushing about, preparing for the beginning of work. Sumire has her hair put up, gives Mother a personal New Year's greeting, and gets dressed in a formal black crested kimono worn on celebratory occasions. In the kitchen, Kiyo prepares a special breakfast for this important day, but the maiko must take particular care when eating it.

About Kiyo in Kyoto: From the Maiko House

Kiyo and Sumire came to Kyoto from Aomori Prefecture, dreaming of becoming maiko. But after an unexpected turn of events, Kiyo starts working as the live-in cook at the Maiko House. Their story unfolds in Kagai, the Geiko and maiko district in Kyoto, alongside their housemate maikos. Kiyo nourishes them daily with her homecooked meals, and Sumire strives toward her promising future as the once-in-a-century maiko.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Kiyo and Sumire / Menu for a Special Day / Secret Supper Plan
• E2For Sleepless Nights / Some Things Will Always Be / Snowy Day Reminiscence
• E3Kiyo Arrives in Kyoto (Part 1) / Kiyo Arrives in Kyoto (Part 2) / An Apprentice Maiko's Morning
• E4What I Want to Eat / A Senior Apprentice's Evening / Debut Day
• E5A Day in Kiyo's Life / Homemade Curry / Snowy Morning
• E6Waiting for a Letter / Christmas in Kagai / New Year's Eve in Kagai
• E7First Day Home / New Year's Shrine Visit / Back to Kyoto
• E9Something Warm for Lunch / When You Have a Cold... / Making Greeting Rounds
• E10Night for Extra Effort / Bean Throwing for Everyone / Drink for an Energy Boost
• E11A Meal Request / Maiko Sisters Giving Their All / Kiyo, Same as Always
• E12Sumire's Day Off (Part 1) / Sumire's Day Off (Part 2)