History of Ponto-cho
Ponto-cho, one of the most outstanding and prosperous quarters of Kyoto, it used to be a sandbar in the Kamo-River. However in 1670 after reinforcement, the river bank was completed and houses were constructed along to embankment. Sometime later the area which is 600 meters long and 50 meters wide became known as Ponto-Cho.
Then after lots of inns and teahouses served by hostesses were allowed to be put in this street in 1712, the area became a prosperous gay quarter. The exact origin of the word “Ponto-cho”
is unknown, however it is believed to have come from the Portuguese word “point” as the area
developed was on the west side of the river at the point of the sandbar.
“Kamogawa-odori” the traditional Geisha dance which is held at Ponto-cho theater every spring and autumn is considered a very popular annual event of Kyoto and attracts not only citizens of Kyoto but also numerous tourists for every performance.
Full SL Name: Kosumi Naminosaki
Joined Pontocho Hanamachi SL: 04/2009
Geimyo: Kosumi 小須美
Geimyo Meaning: Little Ink, Little Beauty, Little Corner
Minarai Period: 05-07/2009
Misedashi: 08/07/2009
Onesan: Koneko Kimono
Activities within Pontocho/duties: Pontocho Atotori, Kyomai Iemoto, Pontocho Architect.
Other Interests outside of Okiya: Shopping, Visiting SIMs and other Okiya, Building (...)
Pontocho Okiya has been the best thing that happened to me in Second Life, I learned everything from there, even improved my English *giggles*
Winter is here and it is time to pay homage with matsu and take kanzashi for Senior Maiko! This decorative display features take and matsu, pine and bamboo. Also, Maneki panel texture to add your own writing in place of Kabuki signatures! Includes 2 crown adornments
$150L M/C/No Trans
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