{"id":94,"date":"2026-03-19T09:10:27","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T00:10:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yokohama-bunka.jp\/renew_wp\/?post_type=record&#038;p=94"},"modified":"2026-04-23T01:09:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T16:09:01","slug":"geigi_movie","status":"publish","type":"record","link":"https:\/\/www.yokohama-bunka.jp\/en\/record\/geigi_movie\/","title":{"rendered":"Geigi Introduction Video Production Project"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading mgt0\">To showcase the charm of Kanazawa's Geigi, a variety of videos were produced.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mgb10\">The Geigi of the ancient capital, Kanazawa, symbolize its elegant culture. Their graceful dances and refined manners continue to captivate people. This project portrays the Geigi living in the present while carrying forward tradition, offering a look from various angles. Through vivid footage, it reveals the previously unseen world of Geigi\u2014from the magnificent behind-the-scenes of their performances and daily training to their interactions with customers\u2014widely spreading the charm of Kanazawa\u2019s culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns record_movie_wrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u301cFlowers bloom, and leaves sprout\u301c<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"[Higashi Chaya District] Flowers bloom and the legacy is passed down (Geisha introduction video for fiscal year 2025)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7rhrStOtPiE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>An intimate look into the pride and passion of the geigi who carry on tradition in Kanazawa\u2019s Higashi Chaya District.\nIt portrays their finely polished artistry, their mission to preserve cultural traditions, and their resolve to pass them on to the next generation. Closely following the daily life of a veteran geigi proprietress, the film beautifully depicts the way of life of a woman living within tradition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Practitioners of Kanazawa's Traditional Performing Arts \u2013 Geigi<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Carriers of Kanazawa&#039;s traditional performing arts: Geiko\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9Qvwl_Zsgyk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>his project introduces the charm and skills of the Geigi from the three chaya districts in Kanazawa. In addition to showcasing their craft, the project also features interviews with the Geigi themselves, discussing their journey and what led them to pursue the Geigi profession.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns record_movie_wrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Higashi Chaya District Geigi: \"Sawagi\"<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Higashi Chaya District Geigi: &quot;Sawagi&quot;\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dctKAFEQlDs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This video was produced to capture the transformation of an ordinary person into a Geigi, illustrating their daily life and their journey to become a practitioner of the arts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nishi Chaya District Geigi: \"The Path to Becoming a Geigi\"<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Nishi Chaya District Geigi: &quot;The Path to Becoming a Geigi&quot;\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Kd7o93p8pPg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A drama-style video was produced to give viewers an immersive understanding of the path to becoming a Geigi.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns record_movie_wrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kazue-machi Chaya District Geigi: \"The Beauty and Charm of a Geigi\"<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Kazue-machi Chaya District Geigi: &quot;The Beauty and Charm of a Geigi&quot;\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8ctVmtNNfj4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Through a portrayal of the teahouse environment, this video introduces the allure and beauty of Geigi.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u91d1\u6ca2\u82b8\u5993\u306e\u9b45\u529b\u3092\u767a\u4fe1\u3059\u308b\u305f\u3081\u306b\u3001\u591a\u5f69\u306a\u52d5\u753b\u3092\u5236\u4f5c \u53e4\u90fd\u91d1\u6ca2\u306e\u96c5\u306a\u6587\u5316\u3092\u8c61\u5fb4\u3059\u308b\u82b8\u5993\u3002\u305d\u306e\u8276\u3084\u304b\u306a\u821e\u3084 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":161,"template":"","class_list":["post-94","record","type-record","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yokohama-bunka.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/record\/94","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yokohama-bunka.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/record"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yokohama-bunka.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/record"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yokohama-bunka.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/161"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yokohama-bunka.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=94"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}