Kiyo in Kyoto: From the Maiko House
Maiko-san Chi no Makanai-san
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 the Kagai, the Geiko and maiko district in Kyoto, alongside their housemate maikos. Kiyo nourishes them daily with her home-cooked meals, and Sumire strives toward her promising future as the once-in-a-century maiko. Step into the glamorous Kagai, warm your heart with behind-the-scenes anecdotes and Kiyo's kitchen episodes. Stay tuned for this touching tale of 2 childhood friends lifting each other up as they grow together. (Source: NHK World Japan, edited)
Kiyo and Sumire \ Menu for a Special Day \ Secret Supper Plan \
For Sleepless Nights \ Some Things Will Always Be \ Snowy Day Reminiscence
Kiyo Arrives in Kyoto (Part 1)/Kiyo Arrives in Kyoto (Part 2)/An Apprentice Maiko's Morning
What I Want to Eat/A Senior Apprentice's Evening/Debut Day
A Day in Kiyo's Life\Homemade Curry\Snowy Morning
Waiting for a Letter\Christmas in Kagai\New Year's Eve in Kagai
First Day Home/New Year's Shrine Visit/Back to Kyoto
First Day of Work\Opening Ceremony\White Dove
Something Warm for Lunch/When You Have a Cold.../Making Greeting Rounds
Night for Extra Effort/Bean Throwing for Everyone/Drink for a Energy Boost
A Meal Request/Maiko Sisters Giving Their All/Kiyo, Same as Always
Dumplings for a Day Off/Sumire's Day Off (Part One)/Sumire's Day Off (Part Two)