Our love of Japan has led me to experiences beyond our wildest dreams, travelling to Kyoto, meeting geisha and bringing them to the UK was the start of The Festival of Japan. Our lives revolve around the Japanese culture and our aim is to let everyone know about this diverse and enigmatic country.
This site is dedicated to just that. We provide everything from simple advice, geisha dressing sessions, Japanese hostesses and now weddings in Kyoto.
Below is our favourite memory of the last geisha visit in 2008.
Kyoto Craft and Culture
Bespoke tours of Japans old capital. Visit the city's temples, shrines and markets with Jill Clay. Enjoy trying the best of Japanese crafts firsthand. 10 day tours, perfect for those interested in Japanese arts,crafts and culture.
Easy going and thoroughly enjoyable. PLUS experience the geisha world along with Jill and Peter MacIntosh, renowned geisha expert.
Special Limited Offer: A brand new DVD by Peter MacIntosh
Date of release: March 2009 Running time: Approx. 50 min.
DVD price: $35.99 (plus $7.00 shipping and handling: total $42.99.
The first 500 customers who pre-order the DVD will receive a copy signed by Miehina, a Miyagawa-cho maiko who appears in the film, and a copy of her senjafuda name seal.
Orders will be mailed beginning on the release date of March 2009. Please allow 2-4 weeks for delivery.
Mention us here FOJ, we’re great mates with Peter and miss his company!
We are expanding - We have introduced some great new services including:
Traditional Weddings in Kyoto. A range of 3 different wedding plans.
Kimono Dressing services now include Geisha Dress-up Days complete with authentic make up done by our professional make up artist. A great gift or day out for those with a fascination for geisha.
Yet more wonderful performers are signing up as part of our corporate services.
