Maiko/Geiko have existed since the Edo period about 300 years ago. At this time however, people lived with candles and paper lanterns, and it was much darker at night than now.

So when maiko/geiko lightened up parties at night with their performances of dances and music, their faces would look
very dark and gloomy. In order to make their faces look more beautiful and bright even in the dark, and to convey the shadows of their expressions, they painted their faces white.

Today we of course have electric lights, but the parties with maiko/geiko at night sometimes still use candles/paper lanterns like the past on purpose. Since candle light is always flickering, it has a soothing effect
on our minds and can create a magical atmosphere. To create a different world, some places still continue the traditional way of holding the parties.

Even if we exclude these reasons, the white makeup is a symbol for maiko and geiko even today.

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