The series is really different from anything I've ever watched. Somehow it resembles more the Japanese lifestyle YouTubers that I've followed. It's labelled as "drama" but it borders a new genre almost. The series is so naturally written, acted and directed that it seems like a reality show. It is not rushed at all, which is really nice. There is time for little details of the cooking, of the food, studying ingredients, talking to food, smiles, jokes, etc. The characters are (mostly) super cute, friendly, beautiful and innocent. There is no real conflict but the story moves on, almost in the background somehow. It is really sweet and I find it quite refreshing. It took me a while to realize it's set in modern times, the maikos have mobile phones and stuff, but it looks and feels more like a period series. I personally love it.
21 Reviews
One of the sweetest things I've watched in a long time
jessbythebay712317 January 2023
This series is refreshingly light-hearted, wholesome and easy to binge watch. The food scenes highlight the intention and artfulness of Japanese cuisine and make me want to try more of it. The intimate shots of Kyoto make it feel like we're there on tour, seeing places we might not get to see if we were mere tourists. Though the dialogue and characters seem so simplistic and giggly throughout the series (something that would normally be a huge turnoff for me), there is something subtle about them and the culture that pulls you in and makes you want to be kinder, less selfish and more grateful for life's simple pleasures. While watching this series, I found myself wanting to elevate my own cooking of my family's meals and to be more appreciative of things I commonly take for granted. It's like the central characters are so exemplary in many respects, that their goodness permeates through the screen and rubs off on you. I also enjoyed learning more about geiko and maiko culture. Unfortunately, I was misled by Memoirs of a Geisha to think that Geisha/Geiko were more like high-end prostitutes but this series made it clear that that was a gross mischaracterization of the role these delicate and respected purveyors of tradition and historical art play in Japanese society. I hope there will be a second season.
Beautiful and Kind
candiceetaylor16 January 2023
You might expect Memoirs of a Geisha, but this is far from it. Set in modern day, the story follows two young friends and aspiring maikos. One of them succeeds, the other becomes the makanai. Conflicts are small and ultimately love and kindness are at the heart of this visually stunning show as the characters, regardless of their differences, are genuinely concerned for one another's well being.
The sets are very interesting and you will feel like you live in the close quarters with these women. I'm not sure if this was an intentional character choice, but both grandma's house and the maiko's house are completely cluttered with things: papers, books, knick knacks, fabric, pots, pans. Everything is everywhere. Organized chaos.
You will almost be able to taste the food, as it is beautifully shot and almost educational the way each recipe is filmed.
Kyoto and all of its scenery is also a visual treat and you will probably start googling what a trip their costs.
All in all, a sweet show. Tender and lovely and not in a hurry.
The sets are very interesting and you will feel like you live in the close quarters with these women. I'm not sure if this was an intentional character choice, but both grandma's house and the maiko's house are completely cluttered with things: papers, books, knick knacks, fabric, pots, pans. Everything is everywhere. Organized chaos.
You will almost be able to taste the food, as it is beautifully shot and almost educational the way each recipe is filmed.
Kyoto and all of its scenery is also a visual treat and you will probably start googling what a trip their costs.
All in all, a sweet show. Tender and lovely and not in a hurry.
Quiet, and truly beautiful.
petercohen-1605115 January 2023
This is a wonderful and rare view into the life and workings of a Maiko House in Kyoto. All the characters are beautifully presented by the ensemble cast and whilst the storyline is simple and limited, there is always enough going on to be completely enthralling.
The cooking/ food is so authentic you can almost taste it, and the two young girls under training are so caring and giving both to each other and all others.
Kyoto scenes are breathtaking at times and simply beautiful at others.
This show has similarities to Midnight Diner in that it focuses on ordinary people going about their lives.
But there is nothing ordinary about the quest to become a fully fledged Maiko at the heart of the story and the portrayal of the training and lifestyle required is extraordinary. So too the appointment and work of the wonderful Makanai, in cooking and caring for all.
I hope those who have not lived in Japan, like I, can fully appreciate the art and insights in this wonderful story. It is worth the effort.
The cooking/ food is so authentic you can almost taste it, and the two young girls under training are so caring and giving both to each other and all others.
Kyoto scenes are breathtaking at times and simply beautiful at others.
This show has similarities to Midnight Diner in that it focuses on ordinary people going about their lives.
But there is nothing ordinary about the quest to become a fully fledged Maiko at the heart of the story and the portrayal of the training and lifestyle required is extraordinary. So too the appointment and work of the wonderful Makanai, in cooking and caring for all.
I hope those who have not lived in Japan, like I, can fully appreciate the art and insights in this wonderful story. It is worth the effort.
WOW!!!
divemabini20 January 2023
A show where nothing happens (if you stick to a narrow-minded view of events on a Hollywood or Bollywood scale) that sucks you in, sinks its hooks into you, and doesn't let go until the end.
Simply beautiful. No fancy plots. No unexpected reveals. No gimmicks. Just an artfully crafted glimpse into the maiko life most people know nothing about. I know I sure didn't.
And they nail the pacing. No extreme highs that like sugar cause you to crash and burn. And no extreme lows that make you dread "uh-oh, what's coming next" whenever a joyous event occurs. The pace stays comfortable, like a warm blanket, and you can relax and marvel at the simplicity yet intricate details throughout this masterpiece.
The acting is so superb to the point you forget they are actresses and actors. And begin to think of them as real-life people living their normal everyday routines.
I've only felt this way with one other show/movie. And that is "From Up on Poppy Hill" by Studio Ghibli. Well worth a binge watch!
Simply beautiful. No fancy plots. No unexpected reveals. No gimmicks. Just an artfully crafted glimpse into the maiko life most people know nothing about. I know I sure didn't.
And they nail the pacing. No extreme highs that like sugar cause you to crash and burn. And no extreme lows that make you dread "uh-oh, what's coming next" whenever a joyous event occurs. The pace stays comfortable, like a warm blanket, and you can relax and marvel at the simplicity yet intricate details throughout this masterpiece.
The acting is so superb to the point you forget they are actresses and actors. And begin to think of them as real-life people living their normal everyday routines.
I've only felt this way with one other show/movie. And that is "From Up on Poppy Hill" by Studio Ghibli. Well worth a binge watch!
Loved it
jennifermaupin-6370718 January 2023
I've been inside the homes of 3 elderly Japanese women (one in Okinawa and two in the U. S.) and they all had that "organized chaos" feel. LoL! Books and knick knacks stacked to the ceiling, yet they knew exactly where to find things. I love the innocence conveyed by Kiyo and Sumire. I enjoyed the details shown when Kiyo was preparing food and how impressed everyone was with her offerings. The most touching part for me was when the man ate Kiyo's rice ball and said she must be emitting something from her hands (for it to taste so good). What a profound compliment. I cried so hard at that part.
It was destiny
alaningle725 January 2023
Two girls leave their rural village to travel to Kyoto where they join a maiko (apprentice geisha) house in the hope of realising their dreams. Sadly one is a naturally elegant whilst the other seems to lack coordination and will never make the grade. The story is gently told over 9 episodes and we get to see that even though dreams are thwarted new ones can appear. The people in the house are addressed as mother, sister or brother and we see how even though they are not blood relations they all have a bond. Food is an important part of the story and many of the best scenes centre around the kitchen and how important taste and flavours can be to connect us with our past. A beautiful story with an insight into the lives of maiko but more importantly a story of true friendship.
Deep sweetness without sentimentality
withthefairies22 January 2023
Overall a wonderful series, offering deep sweetness without sentimentality. It celebrates Japan's restrained aesthetic of beauty - a row of different coloured jars and bottles on a shelf becomes a revelation.
Two 16 year old girls enter a house for the training of geisha (geiko). Sumire (Natsuki Deguchi) displays exquisite sensitivity, captured by close ups of her face. Her friend Kiro (Nana Mori) is a creature of sunlight; dark words and experiences slide off her, unable to get any hold on her personality. When she can't make the grade as a trainee geisha she becomes a dedicated "makanai" cooking for the household. Tsurukoma (Momoko Fukuchi) stood out for me in the supporting cast - one of the young trainees full of liveliness and charm, within the constrained atmosphere of the house.
Early on the show sharply separates geisha from sleaze. The geisha's audience is represented by a handful of middle aged men who know and appreciate the intricate meanings of the performances. The action is mainly in a traditional house and handful of traditional streets, meticulously preserved in modern Japan; we only have faint hints of drunken salarymen or tourists after instant-gratification pics with a geisha.
In taking her geisha training Sumire defies her father's wish that she train to be a doctor. The show celebrates close female bonding and gentle but firm refusal to submit to fathers or lovers. It can also be seen as celebrating Japanese women's physical beauty and delicacy, their role in providing pleasure and entertainment, their deference, and even perhaps the many forms of restriction they face in the Maiko House.
Two 16 year old girls enter a house for the training of geisha (geiko). Sumire (Natsuki Deguchi) displays exquisite sensitivity, captured by close ups of her face. Her friend Kiro (Nana Mori) is a creature of sunlight; dark words and experiences slide off her, unable to get any hold on her personality. When she can't make the grade as a trainee geisha she becomes a dedicated "makanai" cooking for the household. Tsurukoma (Momoko Fukuchi) stood out for me in the supporting cast - one of the young trainees full of liveliness and charm, within the constrained atmosphere of the house.
Early on the show sharply separates geisha from sleaze. The geisha's audience is represented by a handful of middle aged men who know and appreciate the intricate meanings of the performances. The action is mainly in a traditional house and handful of traditional streets, meticulously preserved in modern Japan; we only have faint hints of drunken salarymen or tourists after instant-gratification pics with a geisha.
In taking her geisha training Sumire defies her father's wish that she train to be a doctor. The show celebrates close female bonding and gentle but firm refusal to submit to fathers or lovers. It can also be seen as celebrating Japanese women's physical beauty and delicacy, their role in providing pleasure and entertainment, their deference, and even perhaps the many forms of restriction they face in the Maiko House.
Quiet joyful peaceful and beautiful
gandalise8 February 2023
What can I say. I loved this. Every moment of it. And I realized this as the serie unfolded: why do we have or make or even accept all the drama in our lives, why? We don't need it, it doesn't make us happy or more true to ourselves. Why all the bitching, fighting, all the selfishness and self absorption and all the room our endless egos need.
Why not live in peace and search for harmony with joy, understanding, patience and respect. Why not laugh more. Eat better. Cook better. Maybe we'll thrive better too.
I loved this serie that actually didn't have much of a story, no dramas, but lots of insight in a lifestyle so different from what I at least are accustomed to. I loved it. Really. Two young giggling teenagers and the rest of the crew made me realize we do need love, understanding, patience and it doesn't have to be the wild kind of love, but the affectionate one works too. Maybe even better. And we need joy in our heats. And we are not dum if we laugh or giggle a lot. We need that spark of joy:)
Why not live in peace and search for harmony with joy, understanding, patience and respect. Why not laugh more. Eat better. Cook better. Maybe we'll thrive better too.
I loved this serie that actually didn't have much of a story, no dramas, but lots of insight in a lifestyle so different from what I at least are accustomed to. I loved it. Really. Two young giggling teenagers and the rest of the crew made me realize we do need love, understanding, patience and it doesn't have to be the wild kind of love, but the affectionate one works too. Maybe even better. And we need joy in our heats. And we are not dum if we laugh or giggle a lot. We need that spark of joy:)
A deceptively simple, astonishing achievement
m_24624 January 2023
An outstanding work of art that draws you into a world and its characters like nothing else in TV show form that I can remember. It's easily my favourite Koreeda project since Shoplifters, and I strongly suspect the overall experience made me more feel healed and embraced than any other new show I could have watched instead. I saw a lot of familiarities to Hou Hsiao-hsien in his direction here, which I'm not sure means he is more conciously taking inspiration this time, or if my own recent investment in Hou's filmography has made me notice it more.
It is a show that manages to be devoid of sentimentalism, instead refraining from any unbelievable gimmicks or cheap moments of tension in favour of retaining a sincere heart, and exploring its subjects as earnestly as possible. He continues to emphasise believable stakes which may seem uninterestingly small or insignificant on paper, but mean everything in the world of these people who are just trying to find themselves and do what they can to get by. As much as it's easy to label 'mundane nothing', it is only ostensibly so, with layers of deep and thoughtfully constructed emotionality, giving you space to reflect upon seemingly everything should you choose to engage.
You follow a cast of unique, complex and lovable characters that you grow to learn about in the most organic and impactful way. As you watch the last two episodes, what you've taken in throughout starts to bubble to the surface of your consciousness - much like the gradual preparation of a distinct and familiar meal.
Koreeda manages to crush your heart in his hands before picking it up and helping put it back together again. He places you in a world of such cultural specificity and unfamiliarity, but ends up making you believe you've been there your whole life. It all reminded me why I love him. His last two films ultimately didn't as much, so this one delivering on every level is a much needed gift I'll always be thankful for.
It is a show that manages to be devoid of sentimentalism, instead refraining from any unbelievable gimmicks or cheap moments of tension in favour of retaining a sincere heart, and exploring its subjects as earnestly as possible. He continues to emphasise believable stakes which may seem uninterestingly small or insignificant on paper, but mean everything in the world of these people who are just trying to find themselves and do what they can to get by. As much as it's easy to label 'mundane nothing', it is only ostensibly so, with layers of deep and thoughtfully constructed emotionality, giving you space to reflect upon seemingly everything should you choose to engage.
You follow a cast of unique, complex and lovable characters that you grow to learn about in the most organic and impactful way. As you watch the last two episodes, what you've taken in throughout starts to bubble to the surface of your consciousness - much like the gradual preparation of a distinct and familiar meal.
Koreeda manages to crush your heart in his hands before picking it up and helping put it back together again. He places you in a world of such cultural specificity and unfamiliarity, but ends up making you believe you've been there your whole life. It all reminded me why I love him. His last two films ultimately didn't as much, so this one delivering on every level is a much needed gift I'll always be thankful for.
I wish I could watch this every day
TheodoraEh28 January 2023
I don't know how I end up giving 10 ratings to most Japanese series I watch. I've never seen such beauty in every frame, that also leaves a soothing and calming sense after watching. No hidden agendas or dark twists. I'm not sure people would call the Maiko kawaii but for me this was the definition of kawaii, cute and adorable and sweet. And what you see is what you get and that's reassuring and calming. I wish all series were like that!
Even in parts that it might be slow, it doesn't feel forced or dragging, every aspect was enjoyable. And there was so much to look at with all these amazing houses and clothes and hair and makeup. And of course the cooking and the food.
When they were all together it reminded me a bit of Midnight Diner which I also loved. But here there was no sad backstory, everything was handled and delivered as stoically and gracefully as a Maiko.
And lastly, I really enjoyed learning about this tradition which I had no idea of. Even from a purely educational aspect, this series is a 10. Adding all the rest, it definitely needs more stars. Congrats to everyone involved in the production! Okini!
Even in parts that it might be slow, it doesn't feel forced or dragging, every aspect was enjoyable. And there was so much to look at with all these amazing houses and clothes and hair and makeup. And of course the cooking and the food.
When they were all together it reminded me a bit of Midnight Diner which I also loved. But here there was no sad backstory, everything was handled and delivered as stoically and gracefully as a Maiko.
And lastly, I really enjoyed learning about this tradition which I had no idea of. Even from a purely educational aspect, this series is a 10. Adding all the rest, it definitely needs more stars. Congrats to everyone involved in the production! Okini!
Love it!!
callawhite23 January 2023
Not only is it a beautiful celebration of a different culture and world, it's also very feel good and brings a smile on my face! Such a good stress buster!
The cast is incredible and the protagonist Kiyo is adorable. I love how they explore relationships and the whole setting of Kyoto's old district as well. I felt myself growing along with Kiyo, and enjoying her journey that's portrayed beautifully. Other characters are very supporting too, there's no connivery or hate. I love the messaging as well- there is hope always and everyone is good at something.
I hope there are more seasons! Please do not cancel this Netflix- it's amazing!
The cast is incredible and the protagonist Kiyo is adorable. I love how they explore relationships and the whole setting of Kyoto's old district as well. I felt myself growing along with Kiyo, and enjoying her journey that's portrayed beautifully. Other characters are very supporting too, there's no connivery or hate. I love the messaging as well- there is hope always and everyone is good at something.
I hope there are more seasons! Please do not cancel this Netflix- it's amazing!
Sweet, loving & moving
tampinator19 January 2023
Such a lovely series, I managed to watch all nine programmes over the course of a couple days and can't wait for more. I don't know much about Japanese films/TV progs having only watched a handful of them but I love the slow pace and obvious care with which they're made, from the quite simple stories thru to intimate closeup shots, all very moving, it had me in tears at times for the shear intensity of it all, it was almost exhausting.
I thought much of this film was about friendship, bonds between women who have a closeness which, as a man, I can only envy. This against a background of Japanese food and feeding people together with the ritual and business of the Maiko House. One fascinating thing I learned was that their dressers were men, a father and son team in this instance, I've no idea if this is common.
I thought much of this film was about friendship, bonds between women who have a closeness which, as a man, I can only envy. This against a background of Japanese food and feeding people together with the ritual and business of the Maiko House. One fascinating thing I learned was that their dressers were men, a father and son team in this instance, I've no idea if this is common.
I haven't been so affected by a show since Anne of Green Gables
jillianmunday13 March 2023
Plus, I want to be Japanese now :)
This is an extraordinary series. It delighted my heart and made me want to step through the screen and enter this gracious and thoughtful world. The beauty of the settings, the traditions,the food preparation rituals, the dance, the celebrations just start to wash over you after a while and become like a lyrical song that sweeps you along. The final episode where Momohana makes her debut choked me up and I was filled with pride for her, as if she were a friend.
I'm definitely planning a second watch. The subtitles move quickly and I think I lost some of the subteties. This show will only get better on repeated watchings. If you want a show that will leaving you feeling better about the world and your life, with a warm glow inside, this is it.
I'm definitely planning a second watch. The subtitles move quickly and I think I lost some of the subteties. This show will only get better on repeated watchings. If you want a show that will leaving you feeling better about the world and your life, with a warm glow inside, this is it.
The best series I've seen
bfgbigfriendlygreg11 March 2023
What a joy! Kiyo is an amazing special person. What a joyful experience to watch this beautiful series. It's simplicity is filled with joy. And the joy and passion of Kiyo is just uplifting and heart warming. Wonderful to see another small piece of Japanese culture and heritage in this series showing a Mariko house.
It's just wonderful to watch as a 'fly on the wall'. Simplistic Japanese style film-making / storytelling. Beauty and joy in the simple things. Showing respect for everyone and everything. Living with passion and following one's heart/inner feelings about where one belongs and what truly sparks joy for each individual. As well as community life, enjoying and respecting each other. Appreciating life, being in constant gratitude and appreciation. Celebrating the joy and lives of others' happiness.
The series cannot be improved because it's a perfect joy to watch.
It's just wonderful to watch as a 'fly on the wall'. Simplistic Japanese style film-making / storytelling. Beauty and joy in the simple things. Showing respect for everyone and everything. Living with passion and following one's heart/inner feelings about where one belongs and what truly sparks joy for each individual. As well as community life, enjoying and respecting each other. Appreciating life, being in constant gratitude and appreciation. Celebrating the joy and lives of others' happiness.
The series cannot be improved because it's a perfect joy to watch.
Gentle and Moving
niluyork3 March 2023
At last, a beautifully crafted series that should be able to touch people of all ages, from teenage girls to an oldie like me at 77.
The dialogue, settings, acting and theme are simple and authentic. However, it should carry a warning that there is no violence or bloodshed to hold the attention of those looking for the likes of today's action movies.
I am watching it almost immediately a second time round and enjoying the details I may have missed earlier. I am not Japanese, but I miss that lovely country...and and this series is a comfort.
I suggest that this is a 'must watch' series, in the vein of 'Midnight Diner', for anyone who visited Japan, likes Japanese food...and appreciates tradition that can still be maintained in this era that is actively focusing on destroying it.
The dialogue, settings, acting and theme are simple and authentic. However, it should carry a warning that there is no violence or bloodshed to hold the attention of those looking for the likes of today's action movies.
I am watching it almost immediately a second time round and enjoying the details I may have missed earlier. I am not Japanese, but I miss that lovely country...and and this series is a comfort.
I suggest that this is a 'must watch' series, in the vein of 'Midnight Diner', for anyone who visited Japan, likes Japanese food...and appreciates tradition that can still be maintained in this era that is actively focusing on destroying it.
THE MAKANAI: Charming Cooking Slice-of-Life
Jinxxa_Wolf17 June 2023
THE MAKANAI: COOKING FOR THE MAIKO HOUSE was a gorgeous, heartfelt JDrama series I recently stumbled across and it really left an impact. It was tender and sweet, with overall charming aesthetics, and very delicious meals prepared throughout as well. This felt like it went way above and beyond other similar Slice-of-Life cooking dramas I've seen, the quality itself makes it almost a new genre. It was very tastefully done and beautiful to watch.
The sweet simplicity of this drama suprisingly draws you in, despite it being slower paced. The story was sweet, kinda slow-burn and yet still very captivating. The acting was really wonderful as well, so very organic and natural. The atmosphere in this series was very unique and hard to describe without making it sound dull, which it really wasn't! There is a very natural, genuine, calming, peaceful, gentle and sentimental ambience of this show. Loved the atmosphere. It really stands out as a chill Slice-of-Life series. Super refreshing.
The sweet simplicity of this drama suprisingly draws you in, despite it being slower paced. The story was sweet, kinda slow-burn and yet still very captivating. The acting was really wonderful as well, so very organic and natural. The atmosphere in this series was very unique and hard to describe without making it sound dull, which it really wasn't! There is a very natural, genuine, calming, peaceful, gentle and sentimental ambience of this show. Loved the atmosphere. It really stands out as a chill Slice-of-Life series. Super refreshing.
A screenful of kindness and art
GERG-28 July 2023
Hard to articulate how much I love this; brilliantly directed, perfectly staged, actors are absolutely on it. An extraordinary narrative in which very little overtky happens (though lots of changes are made) but is more gripping and emotionally engaging than most of what I have seen in decades of film and tv watching.
Other positive reviews have already pointed out exactly why THE MAKANAI is a wonderful thing, a piece of true art in every sense. And the sense of genuine kindness, from the characters towards each other and by extension to the viewer, is extraordinary.
Arguably the best television I have ever seen, and I have watched a lot since the 1950s.
Other positive reviews have already pointed out exactly why THE MAKANAI is a wonderful thing, a piece of true art in every sense. And the sense of genuine kindness, from the characters towards each other and by extension to the viewer, is extraordinary.
Arguably the best television I have ever seen, and I have watched a lot since the 1950s.
Good Enough
PennyReviews6 March 2023
Jaqpanese Drama " Maiko-san Chino makanai-san" is a slice of life drama about friendship, love for cooking, and geisha traditions.
The drama is cozy, sweet and homey. It has all the right feels to it, from being all about cooking and the joys of discovering new ingredients and caring for other, to having your life's dream being fullfilled. Also, the friendship between the girls was enjoyable, without many dramas, misunderstandings and unnecessary antagonism. The two girls were trully there for each other and trully happy for each others achievements.
The geisha traditions, moreover, were nicely portrayed. In addition, the drama showed the women's ambitions and sucrifices in order to become geisha.
The performances, finally, were all great from everyone in the series.
So, overall, 8.5 out of 10.
The drama is cozy, sweet and homey. It has all the right feels to it, from being all about cooking and the joys of discovering new ingredients and caring for other, to having your life's dream being fullfilled. Also, the friendship between the girls was enjoyable, without many dramas, misunderstandings and unnecessary antagonism. The two girls were trully there for each other and trully happy for each others achievements.
The geisha traditions, moreover, were nicely portrayed. In addition, the drama showed the women's ambitions and sucrifices in order to become geisha.
The performances, finally, were all great from everyone in the series.
So, overall, 8.5 out of 10.
Captures the Spirit If Not the Reality
kyotojoe4 January 2024
This is an idealized view of a world that is seen by very few. It is a microcosm of that world as seen through the lens of two beginning Maiko (apprentice geisha). Their friendship is the foil that helps us see this incredibly nuanced and accurate portrayal of what such an apprenticeship both successful and unsuccessful might mean to those who have chosen it.
I suppose the only reason that I did not give it a 10 rating, is my own cynicism and experience with this world. It manages to turn something that could be seen as dark or misogynistic into the only way it can be appreciated. As a cultural and historical icon of a beautiful and gracious country.
I suppose the only reason that I did not give it a 10 rating, is my own cynicism and experience with this world. It manages to turn something that could be seen as dark or misogynistic into the only way it can be appreciated. As a cultural and historical icon of a beautiful and gracious country.
Slice of life
kawsarnaharmim8 May 2024
It's really so good. The first episode somehow I found it difficult to stick on. But once you decide to go on, you can never go back and complete to watch it anyway. Each and every episode is praiseworthy. It was my first ever Japanese series in my watchlist (Well, I've watched many Japanese movies, but series, this one is first). It is so beautiful that I can't even describe it in words. Food has always a special space in my heart. If some shows are related to food I'll definitely watch it. I'm not well oriented with Maiko and Geigo culture but this show gives me a good idea, I think. Japanese culture is so sweet and beautiful and they are so kind. Kiyo's perspective of life, her personality really attracts me a lot. Every actors and actresses did their best. Hope you enjoy it.
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