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Pontocho says Sayonara to April at Kitaro Japanese Mall

Posted by pontocho-sl Friday, April 30, 2010 0 comments




Maiko Kokimi and Koyuki say goodbye to April at the Kitaro Japanese Mall. With host Jin Inaka, these lovely maiko danced to the famous Sakura, Sakura anthem followed by a short zashiki at the beautiful ochaya. This mall features Japanese item shops for samurai swords, kimono and tea ceremony. Visit the Kitaro Japanese mall today! http://slurl.com/secondlife/Kitaro/188/150/902

Contact Us

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Do you wish to hire the Maiko and Geiko of Pontocho Hanamachi SL for a private banquet? Please refer to the information below to make an appointment:


Pontocho Hanamachi SL offers authentic Japanese "zashiki" or banquets hosted by geisha and maiko hidden away in the recreational alleyway of Pontocho. Traditional forms of Japanese art such as fan dancing and performing on instruments like the koto, shamisen, and taiko drums are offered as entertainment as well as storytelling and tea ceremony.


The tea house may be rented for one to two hour performances for a fee of $500L per geisha in attendance. Geisha can also entertain at locations specified by a patron.


Geisha can also accompany a patron for a fee of $300L for social functions, dinner parties, and public events.


Tea ceremony:

If you wish to experience the Japanese tea ceremony with a real student studying chanoyu, please refer below:


Full Tea Ceremony (small group): Includes, a step by step preparation, sweets and tea. $800L (1 hour) RSVP Required

Mini Tea Ceremony (large group): Includes, lecture on the roots of tea, a step by step preparation on how to serve for a friend. $300L (30 mins) RSVP Required



Please note we are entertainers and not courtesans.


Okaasan Kitty Pidgeon should be contacted for bookings and forward inquiries. Or email at kittypidgeon@yahoo.com

Pontocho brings Japan to Noobia

Posted by pontocho-sl Saturday, April 24, 2010 0 comments

Noobia sim is a recreational spot for new members of Second Life to come enjoy dancing, living and learning of the program within a community of those who are willing to teach.

This week Noobia was having an exhibition in the new mall area to celebrate the cultural diversity in the sim. Representatives of each Nationality currently living in Noobia were called to contribute to this event which will be running all week and ending with a big party on Saturday. Stalls and flags were set up around the square to display items which feel best represent their country. pontocho was called as an outside force to represent Japan. With a small temae from Kokimi, she taught the guests how to do a simple tea ceremony for a friend. Afterwards Maiko Kokimi, Kosumi and Geiko Koneko demonstrated Kyomai, or the art of Kyoto dancing as well as an explanation of Kouta music and a direct translation of Gion Kouta.




















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