tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59018284996796330852024-03-19T12:28:48.920-07:00Shinmachi of Second LifeShinmachi of Second Life is a performance and role-playing group which hopes to preserve some of the culture from its namesake in a virtual sense.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10765020656129503906noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901828499679633085.post-31339065358671697192015-06-17T09:06:00.001-07:002015-06-17T09:06:05.160-07:00New Group at ShinmachiIt is my pleasure to announce that East Asian Events, or EAE, has decided to move it's main office to Shinmachi! While the members of EAE are not heavy into RP, you may see them around the sim from time to time, so be sure to welcome them to the town!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10765020656129503906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901828499679633085.post-31507122814211729682015-04-05T08:43:00.001-07:002015-04-05T08:49:23.067-07:00Cherry Blossom Festival! I hope you can join us this week for our Cherry Blossom Festival! In addition to performances and teahouse gatherings, we'll also have opportunities to view the myriad cherry blossoms in SL, and to participate in some fun activities (kingyo sukui, scavenger hunt, and cherry blossom maze). Hope to see you there!<br />
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Cherry Blossom Viewing,<br />
A Spring Festival at Shinmachi<br />
April 5 - 11th<br />
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Sunday, April 5th<br />
Scavenger Hunt<br />
Time: Noon Slt<br />
Event: Cherry Blossom Scavenger Hunt Begins<br />
Contact: Aisya Destiny<br />
Location: <a href="https://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_774115384"></span>Shinmachi District<span id="goog_774115385"></span></a><br />
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Monday, April 6th<br />
Japanese Ozashiki<br />
Time: 5pm slt<br />
Event: Informal Teahouse Gathering<br />
Host: Yuugana Fuji<br />
Contact: Aisya<br />
Location: <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Amara/185/224/24">Shinmachi Teahouse</a><br />
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Tuesday, April 7th<br />
Kabuki Performance<br />
Time: 4pm slt<br />
Title: "Most Precious"<br />
Host: Izumo Kabuki House<br />
Contact: Jinchi Haiku<br />
Location: <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ocarina%20Beach/93/51/24">Sengoku Teahouse</a><br />
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Wednesday, April 8th<br />
Role Play Event<br />
Time: 5pm slt<br />
Event: Yozakura<br />
Nighttime Cherry Blossom Viewing<br />
Lantern Lit Fishing Contest<br />
Contact: Kaguyama<br />
Location: <a href="https://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_774115384"></span>Shinmachi District</a><br />
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Thursday, April 9th<br />
Performance<br />
Time: 4pm slt<br />
Host: Tsukinoya<br />
Contact: Kaminari Mai<br />
Location: <a href="https://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_774115384"></span>Shinmachi District</a><br />
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Friday, April 10th<br />
Role Play Event<br />
Time: 5pm slt<br />
Event: Sakura Viewing<br />
Festival Maze (with prizes)<br />
Contact: Aisya Destiny<br />
Location: <a href="https://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_774115384"></span>Shinmachi District</a><br />
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Friday, April 10th<br />
An Evening with lady Mu<br />
Time: 6pm slt<br />
Event: Excerpts from "Lady Mu and the Yang Family Generals" an English Jingju (Beijing Opera) experience <br />
Contact: Lihai Lily<br />
Location: <a href="https://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_774115384"></span>Shinmachi District</a><br />
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Saturday, April 11th<br />
Closing Performance<br />
Time: 6pm slt<br />
Title: "Dance of the Cherry Blossoms"<br />
Host: The Shinmachi District<br />
Contact: Aisya Destiny<br />
Location: <a href="https://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_774115384"></span>Shinmachi District</a><br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10765020656129503906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901828499679633085.post-22411265672746460852015-03-25T03:36:00.005-07:002015-03-25T03:36:54.550-07:00Shinmachi at AmaraThanks to your ongoing support, and the overwhelming generosity of two of our most dedicated and kind patrons, Shinmachi was able to move to a fully financed and beautifully stunning home. You can see a few of the pictures below, but I encourage you to take a look yourself here: <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Amara/220/246/23">http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Amara/220/246/23</a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Steamy, soothing mist rising from the onsen. </i></td></tr>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10765020656129503906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901828499679633085.post-45955713684652509792015-02-13T18:53:00.000-08:002015-02-13T18:53:15.450-08:00Year of the Goat Festival!<div class="MsoNormal">
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Year of the Goat </div>
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New Year's Festival at Shinmachi</div>
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February 15 - 21st</div>
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<b>Sunday, February 15th</b></div>
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Festival Teahouse
Opening</div>
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Time: 6pm slt</div>
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Event: Fun and
Games at the <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Keisei/95/49/24">Festival Teahouse</a></div>
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Location: <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Keisei/95/49/24">Shinmachi Teahouse</a></div>
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<b>Monday, February 16th</b></div>
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Onsen Latern Games</div>
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Time: 5pm slt</div>
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Event:
Informal entertainment and games at the Keisei Onsen</div>
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Host: Yuugana
Fuji</div>
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Location: <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Keisei/57/126/21">Keisei Onsen</a></div>
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<b>Tuesday, February 17th</b></div>
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Performance</div>
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Title:
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Host: The
Shinmachi School</div>
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Location: <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Keisei/95/49/24">Shinmachi Teahouse</a></div>
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Festival Teahouse
Opening</div>
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Time: Directly
following the performance above</div>
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Event: Fun and
Games at the <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Keisei/95/49/24">Festival Teahouse</a></div>
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<b>Wednesday, February 18th</b></div>
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Performance</div>
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Host: Lihai
Lily Salon</div>
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Location: <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Keisei/165/118/24">Lihai Lily Salon</a></div>
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Festival Teahouse
Opening</div>
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Time: Directly
following the performance above</div>
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Event: Fun and
Games at the<a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Keisei/95/49/24"> Festival Teahouse</a></div>
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<b>Thursday, February 19th</b></div>
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Performance</div>
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Title:
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Host: EAE
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Location: <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ocarina%20Beach/93/51/24">SengokuTeahouse</a></div>
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Kabuki Performance</div>
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Title:
"Most Precious"</div>
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Host: Izumo
Kabuki House</div>
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Location: <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ocarina%20Beach/93/51/24">Sengoku Teahouse</a></div>
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<b>Saturday, February 21st</b></div>
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Closing Performance</div>
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Time: 5pm slt</div>
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Title:
"Fireworks"</div>
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Host: The
Shinmachi District</div>
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Location: <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Keisei/95/49/24">Shinmachi Teahouse</a></div>
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Finale Fireworks</div>
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Time: Directly
following the performance above</div>
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Event:
Fireworks to close out the festival</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10765020656129503906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901828499679633085.post-32813149230514007542015-02-08T15:17:00.000-08:002015-02-08T15:17:08.881-08:00LY Photo CompositionThe <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ribush/78/255/45">Little Yoshiwara</a> photo contest sounded like so much fun that I decided to participate, and encouraged several of my friends and students to submit images as well. I had no idea that I'd win! I am so excited that I wanted to share the submission along with LY's announcement of the 3 winners, below. You can also see the images used for the composition on display at the <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bridal%20Veil%20Falls/147/51/2524">Faversham Museum</a>. Enjoy! ^_^<br />
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P.S. - Does anyone have images of the other two winners? I'd love to post them!<br />
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<i>Photo contest Winners </i><br />
<i>Sunday,08 Feb 2015 22:40:36 GMT</i><br />
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<i>$L 5,000: First Prize: Heart Shadow by Amnesia Emodemon</i><br />
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<i>$L 3000: Second Prize: Mystery of the Forrest by FlippyHippie</i><br />
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<i>$L 1000: Third Prize: Yoshiwara Composition by Aisya Destiny</i><br />
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<i>Awesome Honorable Mentions: Kadaj Yoshikawa, Thom Bakerly, Talluhlah Mills, Alyssa978, Shurayukihime, ZenMondo Wormser, Xiara Scribe, Ann Pegasi, Ann Danick, nausicaa Dinzeo, Sorasu Romano, Pimiko, and Aelia Ceriano</i><br />
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<i>Thank you all for participating you made this great!</i><br />
<i>arigatou</i><br />
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<i>Senior Maiko Kokoro</i><br />
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<i><br /></i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10765020656129503906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901828499679633085.post-88327398365991272592015-02-05T03:32:00.004-08:002015-02-05T03:32:55.729-08:00The Peony LanternLast week, the ladies of Yuugana Fuji presented the haunting tale of The Peony Lantern in our teahouse at Keisei. Please enjoy these few images from the show, and we look forward to performing and entertaining you in the future!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10765020656129503906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901828499679633085.post-61481649059266668982015-01-11T17:23:00.000-08:002015-01-11T17:27:57.318-08:00New Year's Lion DanceAkemashite omedetou gozaimasu (happy New Year)! This past week, Tsukinoya, House of the Moon, began 2015 with a New Year's Lion Dance. Each year, since Shinmachi began in 2008, this dance has been held in some form. It is truly a wonder to behold how the same story can take on such varied forms as the years go by. This year, Oiran Kaminari-san and her attendants shared a modern take on the old tale. Please enjoy the pictures below, and we look forward to entertaining and socializing with you in the year to come! (Lines in <i>italics</i> are from the performance itself)<br />
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<i>"This afternoon we celebrate the New Year by performing a variety of pieces which feature, whether directly or indirectly, the mighty Shishi or lion."</i><br />
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<i>"[The Shishi] is also the guardian of paradise, believed to drive away evil spirits with the strength that only a lion can have. For this purpose, a lion dance is performed at the beginning of each New Year.</i><i>"</i><br />
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<i>Parent and cub fondly look at each other as butterflies come and hover about, having appeared in order to appease the lions’ hearts. Noticing them, father and son turn to watch their dainty flight and soon begin to snap at them playfully. </i></div>
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<i>The first of the two priests, Rennen, appears; he hopes to to climb the distant Seiryo Mountain to practice religious austerities. However, the mountain is steeper and more rugged than he had heard. So, he stops to rest for a while. </i></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10765020656129503906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901828499679633085.post-19791348364211050332014-12-23T12:10:00.001-08:002014-12-23T16:58:43.761-08:00Christmas in JapanLast week, Shinmachi's Tsukinoya and East Asian Events proudly showcased their joint performance "Christmas in Japan" at Keisei (on Thursday) and at Sengoku (on Sunday). Christmas in Japan was a fun dance show / concert performance which featured the seasonal music of Japanese vocaloids and famous pop artists. During the show, we showcased Japanese versions of songs like Jingle Bell along with a few typical J-Pop songs like Hatsune Mi-Christmas.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Winter Wonderland again, this time with all four<br />performers dancing in unison. From left to right: Kaminari<br />of Tsukinoya, Len of EAE, Hamayu of Tsukinoya and<br />Kara of EAE. </i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>All 4 performers as Vocaloids: Kara is Kagamine Rin and<br />Kaminari is Gumi.</i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>The final stage: the three girls took center stage while<br />Len rocked out on the guitar. </i></td></tr>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10765020656129503906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901828499679633085.post-74395341227014606392014-12-15T04:21:00.001-08:002014-12-15T04:21:19.645-08:00Madam White SnakeLast Sunday (December 7th), the Lihai Lily Salon held it's grand opening event: a story telling session with a Chinese tea ceremony. I managed to take a few pictures of the event, but was too captivated by the story to take more. Though the stage was opulently decorated, the true flower and center piece was Lady Lily herself (the proprietress of the salon) who played the pipa while sharing the tale of Madam White Snake. Afterwards, she stayed and chatted with the guests before they departed to enjoy all of Keisei.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Lady Lily welcomes her guest with a brief overview of the<br />Salon and of the upcoming performance. To the left, you<br />can see the tea set used during the tea ceremony. </i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>A picture of Lady Lily playing the pipa for her guests. It was<br />a packed house, and I believe everyone was as enthralled with<br />the story as I was. </i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>A front shot of Lady Lily playing the pipa, and a little dragon,<br />which is quite possibly the cutest tip jar I have ever seen!</i></td></tr>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10765020656129503906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901828499679633085.post-7516756523814873212014-12-08T13:11:00.000-08:002014-12-08T13:11:28.148-08:00An Afternoon with TsukinoyaTsukinoya, Shinmachi's oiran group, held a performance which offered guests a brief glimpse into an afternoon with the ladies of the house, as they prepare for a night of entertainment at the local ageya. I managed to take a few pictures of the show, but was admittedly too enthralled with the performance to remember to snap more shots. Enjoy!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Oiran Kaminari addresses the audience directly, while<br />shinzo Hamayu brushes kamuro Lyn's hair, and shinzo<br />Kara lounges and watches the fish bowl. </i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Oiran Kaminai contemplates her eventual fate as a<br />courtesan. She wonders what will become with her - in<br />what state will she eventually leave the pleasure quarters?</i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Kaminari-san, far left, applies her makeup while her<br />three attendants practice their dance for the evening's show.</i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Kaminari-san makes her grand re-entrance into the lounge,<br />looking every bit the part of an oiran of the highest class.</i></td></tr>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10765020656129503906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901828499679633085.post-27682395709550383222014-11-27T09:07:00.002-08:002014-11-27T09:07:44.445-08:00Anniversary Celebration Recap, Part 2<i>This final part of our anniversary celebration recap contains the reflections from 4 of the groups within the Shinmachi District. Please enjoy.</i><br />
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<b>Shinmachi District, Overall</b><br />
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Ever changing winds,<br />
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the bamboo bends, unbreaking</div>
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and we are grateful</div>
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swaying in the strong tempests</div>
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this ‘new town’ stands, unbroken </div>
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<i>-Aisya Destiny, Director of Shinmachi</i></div>
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"Bamboo swept by the elements, remaining pliant and
strong, rich and flourishing, despite its battering, returning always to
upright growth.” <i>– Barnhart </i></div>
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After six years of operations, all I can say is thank you to
everyone who has supported and believed in Shinmachi. Despite our ups and
downs, Shinmachi remains committed to bringing the elegant arts of traditional
Japanese and Chinese entertainers to Second Life. And so we will continue on
into our seventh year of operations, staying as flexible and as strong as the
elegant bamboo. </div>
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<b>Tsukinoya</b><br />
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A nightingale's song;<br />
Through a thicket of bamboo,<br />
The moon, grown full, shines brightly.<br />
<i>-Kaminari Mai, Lead Oiran of Tsukinoya</i><br />
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Reflecting back on six years in secondlife has yielded many thoughts on the numerous changes Shinmachi as undergone. And yet, just as the bamboo, we remain strong. And just like the moon, we continue to shine brightly, from the ladies of Tsukinoya, Shinmachi's House of the Moon.<br />
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<b>Shinmachi School</b><br />
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A new bamboo shoot,</div>
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struggling; but the winds change</div>
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and lessons begin</div>
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<i>-Aisya Destiny, Sensei of the Shinmachi School</i></div>
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The Shinmachi School is very much a work in progress, but
has already started to train students inside and outside of the Shinmachi
District in the basics of Japanese RP and performance. As Shinmachi moves
towards its seventh year of operations, we plan on seeing an impressive
expansion of the school’s work within and outside of the district. We can’t
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<b>Yuugana Fuji</b><br />
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In this time of beautiful Autumn day comes celebration.Through the years the Shimachi has grown, yet still remains strong, much like bamboo that flourishes. Continuing with this theme "Bamboo swept by the elements" I have a poem and a picture to share with everyone, please enough.<br />
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Bamboo through the Seasons<br />
Sweeping away the lingering snow fall,<br />
gentle spring blooms throughout the land.<br />
Trees regain their greenery and a special few began to bud<br />
While the soft sakura blooms bloom and fade one plant remains true...<br />
The bamboo remains, and continues to grow steadfast<br />
It's slender shoots aim towards the heavens.<br />
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Behold Summer in all it's slender,<br />
bold vibrant colors replace the gentler ones of spring<br />
Charming Azaleas, rich purple colored Iris',<br />
even the peony began to bloom <br />
Standing a mist the slender,<br />
the bamboo remains, still growing<br />
undaunted by the summer's heat and sporadic storms<br />
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Now, come Autumn in all it's glory,<br />
ending summer's long standing rein.<br />
The leaves begin their downward journey in brilliant shades of golden rod, orange and rouge<br />
Yet the bamboo remains a stunning green,<br />
growing strong despite the colder winds.<br />
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Vibrant colors quickly fading,<br />
the north winds usher in the winter season<br />
Most of the trees' leaves have fallen,<br />
And like the strongest evergreen tree,<br />
the bamboo continues to strive<br />
It's leaves remaining even during the heaviest snow fall<br />
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Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter.... through all four seasons the bamboo remains strong.<br />
It survives the winds, the rain, heat... and even a few heavy snow falls<br />
May our charming Shinmachi hanamchi continue to survive,<br />
like the bamboo against the elements.<br />
<i>-Kaguyama 香具山, Lead Tayuu of Yuugana Fuji</i><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10765020656129503906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901828499679633085.post-59572817416714845492014-11-23T18:32:00.004-08:002014-11-23T18:32:43.847-08:00Anniversary Celebration Recap, Part 1This past week, we were honored to celebrate the beginning of our seventh year of operations in Second Life and to debut our <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Keisei/131/37/22">new location in Keisei</a>. While we continue to pack our furnishings and move into our new land (which is amazing, special thanks to Dow-sama for literally moving mountains for us!), you can see a recap of our celebration below.<br />
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<b>Fireworks Odori</b><br />
We began the celebration with a bang, and held our fireworks odori in the <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Keisei/122/223/22">theater at Keisei</a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Kaguyama-san, Lead Tayuu of Yuugana Fuji, performs<br />a solo as part of the fireworks odori.</i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>A shot of all four dancers in the odori; from left to right: Aisya<br />of the Shinmachi School, Kaminari and Kara of Tsukinoya,<br />Kaguyama of Yuugana Fuji.</i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption"><i>After the odori, we celebrated with some real<br />fireworks right outside the theater. Lead oiran of<br />Tsukinoya, Kaminari-san, stands next to her patron.</i></td></tr>
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<b>An Evening of Tanka and Haiku</b><br />
Our next celebratory event was an evening of tanka and haiku, hosted by the lead tayuu of Yuugana Fuji at the <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ocarina%20Beach/93/51/24">Sengoku Teahouse</a>. Unfortunately, I was too caught up in the beautiful (and occasionally humorous) poetry to take a picture.<br />
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<b>An Afternoon with Tsukinoya</b><br />
The ladies of Tsukinoya took center stage in our next event, and held an amazingly emotional performance titled "An Afternoon with Tsukinoya" in <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Keisei/167/42/29">their home in Keisei</a>. In this show, we were given a small glimpse into the lives of the four women within Tsukinoya, and how they prepare for an evening of entertainment.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Oiran Kaminai-san stands center stage, addressing the<br />audience, as her attendants (Lyn, Kara and Hamayu)<br />prepare for the evening ahead.</i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>The two shinzo of Tsukinoya (Kara and Hamayu) dance along<br />side the now fully dressed Oiran, signifying that they are<br />all headed out for the evening.</i></td></tr>
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<b>Farewell to Autumn Tea Ceremony</b><br />
We closed our celebration quietly, with a well performed tea ceremony by Kaguyama-san in the <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Keisei/131/37/22">Shinmachi Garden</a>. With the tea ceremony, we bid farewell to autumn 2014, and welcomed the start of our seventh year in this virtual world.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10765020656129503906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901828499679633085.post-71754143183706714322014-10-17T12:14:00.002-07:002014-10-17T12:15:10.965-07:00Pan Yuliang Art Exhibit at Lihai Lily SalonHave you seen this yet? The Lihai Lily Salon of the Shinmachi District has an amazing art display on featuring Pan Yuliang. You can learn more about it below, and see a few pictures. You should definitely stop by the <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Keisei/147/131/24">salon </a>and see all of the amazing pictures yourself!<br />
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Pan Yuliang was a female painter known in China more for her legendary life than her artistic achievements. She will have a small comeback during an amazing art exhibit event at the <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Keisei/147/131/24">Lihai Lily Salon</a> .<br />
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"Born in 1895, Pan was sold to a brothel at 13 where she later met Pan Zanhua, a customs official. Pan bought her out and married her as a concubine. She started learning painting from their neighbor and was admitted to Shanghai Art Institute, becoming its first female student. After studying in Paris, Pan returned in 1929 after receiving an invitation to teach at Shanghai Art School. She left Shanghai for France again in 1937 and settled down in Paris. She was selected by the overseas Chinese artists in France to be the chairman of the Chinese Art Association. She died in 1977 in Paris, and her works were sent back to China in 1985. Her works are now in a collection at China National Art Gallery in Beijing and Anhui Provincial Museum in Hefei." - Lihai Lily<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10765020656129503906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901828499679633085.post-57660719929218007562014-10-08T12:51:00.001-07:002014-10-08T12:51:35.384-07:00Hunter's Moon Odori this Weekend!What: Hunter's Moon Odori<br />
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Where: <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ocarina%20Beach/93/51/24">Sengoku Teahouse</a><br />
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This Sunday, the Shinmachi School will host a moon odori to celebrate the Hunter's Moon (visible tonight!) and the shinto moon god known as Tsukuyomi.We last performed this dance during our Moon Viewing festival in September of last year, and we've decided to make this dance an annual tradition. With this new tradition, we can be reminded each year of the relation traditional courtesans, geisha and actors have to the moon's guidance and protection.<br />
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The Moon Odori is a performance in five parts, matching with five phases of the moon: new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous and the full moon. It begins with our ode to the new moon, shingetsu, the beginning of the month according to the old Japanese calendar. The moon is beginning its journey around the earth and we are given pause to reflect on what the new month will hold.<br />
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By the light of the waxing crescent, we are able to see the first glimpses of an oiran and a geisha in all her beauty. Under the first quarter and reveling in half of the moon’s light, the youngest performers of the Shinmachi District will come out to play. With nearly full illumination from the waxing gibbous, the younger ones rest, and the apprentices (the shinzo and maiko) will take the center stage, hoping that the moon's light will lead their lost love to them. Finally, our performance concludes with a celebration of Tsukiyomi and the magnificence of the full moon.<br />
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We hope you can join us for this performance, featuring amazing music, and traditional dance and costumes of Japanese courtesans, geisha and their apprentices.<br />
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- AisyaAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10765020656129503906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901828499679633085.post-43427821351886018262014-10-08T12:44:00.003-07:002014-10-08T12:44:29.450-07:00Shinmachi UpdateWow, so it's been awhile since we've posted to the blog. We've been hard at work at revamping Shinmachi and are finally getting settled into our new status as a functioning district, expanding beyond our initial setup of being a group dedication to oiran and tayuu arts. Shinmachi is now made up of the following five houses:<br />
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<b><u>Tsukinoya, House of the Moon</u></b><br />
Leader: Kaminari Mai, Oiran<br />
Location: <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Keisei/166/49/30">Keisei Mountainside</a><br />
Tsukinoya is an exclusive house that adheres to the standards of old: there’s only one Oiran in the house at a time. The ladies are women of accomplishment and beauty who are more than happy to offer ozashiki services, private tea and other ceremonies, and teahouse or theater performances.<br />
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<b><u>Yuugana Fuji</u></b><br />
Leader: Aisya Destiny (temporarily, currently hiring an apprentice to train and take over)<br />
Location: <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Keisei/14/5/24">Adjacent to the Shinmachi School at Keisei</a><br />
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<b><u>Lihai Lily Salon</u></b><br />
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Location:<a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Keisei/164/128/25"> Center of Keisei</a><br />
Lihai Lily Salon in the public domain is a traditional Chinese entertainment hall that specializes in <br />
old storytelling forms. Including shuoshu (storytelling) and shuochang (storysinging) accompanied with instrumental ensemble typically stringed pipa, sanxian or even simple percussion. All include basic pantomime and various symbolic hand props for expression such as fan, cloth, zhiyu (jade mallet) etc.<br />
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Leader: Jinchi Haiku<br />
Location: <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ocarina%20Beach/219/52/24">Near the Shrine at Sengoku</a><br />
The Izumo Kabuki House was named after Izumo no Okuni (1572? - ?) the originator of kabuki <br />
theater. The Izumo Kabuki House performs kabuki and other plays in Second Life. These performances are often very complex, with wonderful dances and music. For information on training or events contact Jinchi Haiku.<br />
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<b><u>Shinmachi School</u></b><br />
Leader: Aisya Destiny<br />
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The Shinmachi School is the central training hub of the district, offering formal training in Japanese <br />
and Chinese arts, artists and culture. The current primary focus of the School is to provide formal training for those training to be tayuu, oiran, or geisha within the District. Outside of this focus, the School seeks to develop a comprehensive library containing a wealth of accurate, well researched information concerning East Asian culture.<br />
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Lastly, we're interested in getting our geisha house up and running. While we have the framework, we are in the process of hiring an apprentice to spend 2 - 3 months training as an Okaasan to take it over. Below is the overview, and IM Aisya Destiny if you're interested or want to learn more.<br />
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<b><u>Harusame Okiya (start up)</u></b><br />
Leader: (currently looking to hire an apprentice to train and become the Okaasan)<br />
Harusame Okiya, or Spring Rain, is based on the ideal that geisha and maiko embody the essence of spring. This seasonal poems forms the basis of Harusama's Okiya's existence, along with the goals for the geisha and maiko who train within - they are "the essential experience of spring beauty.*" As the night falls, the maiko and geisha of Harusame begin their work, lovely flowers drifting along the streets towards their destinations, infusing the areas they visit with their beauty. Like the gentle willow, when the dance they are fluid and flowing with the wind. And like the spring rain, Harusama Okiya women utter soft, enchanting whispers that cause patrons to stop, listen and lean in to hear more.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10765020656129503906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901828499679633085.post-89288530533644362312014-06-24T03:18:00.003-07:002014-06-24T03:18:42.220-07:00Yume-chan's Shinzo Debut, part IIRecently, we held a debut celebration to honor the work of Yume-chan (formerly, Six Juriya) as she completed the lessons and tasks necessary for her to become a furisode shinzo of Shinmachi. She is now a courtesan in her own right, but continues her studies in hopes of becoming one of the illustrious tayuu (or oiran) of the district.<br />
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Please enjoy these pictures of the event.<br />
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日の目見ぬ冬の椿の咲にけり</div>
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hi no me minu fuyu no tsubaki no saki ni keri</div>
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Please join us Saturday, June 14th at 6pm SL so celebrate the debut of our brand new Furisode Shinzo, Yume-chan.</div>
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The debut will be held at the winter kissed land of <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ocarina%20Beach/93/51/24">Sengoku</a>, in their charming tea house. We will celebrate the blossoming of a new Shinmachi flower through song and poetry. This will be Yume-chan's first performance as a furisode shinzo. We will end the event with polite conversation, giving everyone a chance to chat with the debutante.</div>
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You also see a map, leading you to the location of the debut: <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ocarina%20Beach/93/51/24">http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ocarina%20Beach/93/51/24</a></div>
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It seems that spring has ended.<br />
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This past week, we had the distinct honor of celebrating the debut of Kaguyama-san, the newest tayuu of the Shinmachi District. Please enjoy these few pictures of the momentous event and be sure to congratulate the new tayuu on her hard work and accomplishments. </div>
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<b>Sponsor Event: Fuubutsu- Dou Ozashiki</b><br />
During this ozashiki, held in the beautiful <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Xanadu/63/21/24">Fuubutsu- Dou</a> sim, we served sake, chatted with a few good friends, enjoyed a lovely performance and played a fun game of Yakuza.<br />
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<b>Onsen Event</b><br />
No pictures were taken during this clothing optional event. We had a lot of fun hanging out in <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Keisei/57/126/21">Keisei's amazing onsen</a> (really, it's the best in SL), and even got in a game of truth or dare. I can't wait until we hold another event just like it - just to give us another reason to gather and enjoy the hot springs.<br />
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<b>Sponsor Event: Bamboo Cutter for Sengoku</b><br />
Kaguyama and Six-chan worked together to organize the Bamboo Cutter performance for the <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ocarina%20Beach/93/51/24">Sengoku Teahouse</a>. Kaguyama-san designed an amazing stage for her solo dance while Six-chan did a great job providing music on her koto.<br />
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<b>Parade and Formal Debut</b><br />
The debut ended with a formal oiran dochu (the courtesan's slow parade) and a two part performance in <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Keisei/122/223/22">Nekkido</a>. In this case, pictures speak louder than words regarding the awesome spectacle that is a high ranked courtesan's debut.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Lining up for the oiran dochu. Do you see Dow-sama?</i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>A much closer shot. Six-chan is in front, holding<br />Kaguyama-san's tabako-bon. Mase-san provides a<br />shoulder for Kaguyama-san to lean on as she does the </i><br />
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Pictures are courtesy of Kaminari Mai, Jinchi Haiku, Six Juriya and Fuu-chan (Ornamental Amethyst). Special thanks to Daddio Dow, Nya Alchemi, Deci, Wishi Wahwah and Vera Johnson for all of their help in making Kaguyama-san's debut a success. We couldn't have done it without you!<br />
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On that far mountain</div>
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On the slope below the peak</div>
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Cherries are in flower.</div>
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We kindly request the pleasure of your company! Please join us as we celebrate the debut of Tsuyu-san, the newest tayuu of Shinmachi.<br />
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In the upcoming days, we are going to commemorate the rare occurrence of a new tayuu/oiran while enjoying a bit of entertainment. The respective events are to take place in the beautiful towns of Keisei, Fuubutsu Dou, and Sengoku. <br />
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For your convenience, we have included the schedule of her debut proceedings along with maps to each of the location. <br />
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We would be honored if you could join us for this joyous occasion!<br />
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Arigato gozaimasu<br />
Tsuyu of Shinmachi<br />
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<b><u>Debut Schedule of Events:</u></b><br />
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<b>Sponsor Event: Fuubutsu- Dou Ozashiki</b><br />
Time: 6pm SLT<br />
Date: Sunday, April 27th<br />
Overview: A relaxed Ozashiki in the beautiful <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Xanadu/125/158/29">Fuubutsu- Dou Ozashiki</a>.<br />
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<b>Onsen Event</b><br />
Time 6pm SLT<br />
Date: Monday, April 28th<br />
Overview: A day to relax, enjoy a cup of chilled sake with the charming ladies of Shinmachi at the amazing <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Keisei/57/126/21">onsen of Keisei</a>.<br />
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<b>Sponsor Event: Bamboo Cutter for Sengoku</b><br />
Time: 6pm SLT<br />
Date: Wednesday, April 30th<br />
Overview: The story of a bamboo cutter that finds a tiny heavenly maiden in a stalk of bamboo in the stately <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ocarina%20Beach/93/51/24">Sengoku Teahouse</a>.<br />
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<b>Parade and Formal Debut</b><br />
Time: 4pm SLT<br />
Date: Thursday, May 8th<br />
Overview: Tsuyu's debut concludes with a formal oiran dochu, leading into the <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Keisei/122/223/22">Nekkido Theater</a>. Directly following this performance will be a two part performance, celebrating the new tayuu's accomplishments in the group.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10765020656129503906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901828499679633085.post-48964964410965176542014-04-07T06:57:00.000-07:002014-04-07T06:57:09.774-07:00Hanami!<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>This past weekend, several of Shinmachi's courtesans spent an afternoon viewing the sakura which are in full bloom in this virtual world. Please enjoy these few pictures from our journeys.</i></div>
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Our first stop was <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Barn%20Yard/14/237/21">The Blossom House Clan</a>, a hilly land with an amazing view of the sea. We started out by crossing the red bridge near the sea, walked through the sakura and stopped at the Widow's Walk (all pictured above). At the highest peak, we found a shrine to Inari. </div>
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I managed to sneak a picture of Mai-san, as she gazed at a young, flowering tree. You can see the Widow's Walk from above just behind her...I guess she didn't think it was too safe. </div>
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Our second stop was <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lost%20Atlantis/68/166/32">Gardenia / Lost Atlantis</a>. This location had the fewest number of sakura trees, however, I loved the way the garden was set up and had to include it on our list of venues. </div>
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If you have yet to visit the <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Nirvana%20Isles/171/173/102">Odamoto Okiya</a>, you are missing out on a true place of beauty. The picture above does not do justice to the stunning path of cherry blossoms which line the road. I look forward to visiting that land, soon. </div>
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Our final stop was <a href="http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/4Seasons/111/70/21">4Seasons</a>; I was so distracted looking at all of the cherry blossoms that I neglected to take a picture. Luckily, Mai-san took a sneak picture of me in retaliation, so I was able to include it here. There were so many hidden gems in this sim that I cannot wait to visit when during their business hours. </div>
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All in all, it was so fun to spend time with sisters outside of the teahouse. I look forward to our next outing!</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10765020656129503906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901828499679633085.post-1911638519419912182014-02-28T15:55:00.000-08:002014-02-28T15:55:03.143-08:00Upcoming Tayuu Debut<div style="text-align: center;">
We of Shinmachi are proud to announce that in the coming weeks, </div>
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<i>This evening </i></div>
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<i>on Heavenly Kagu Mountain, </i></div>
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<i>It seems that spring has arrived. </i></div>
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- Kakinomoto Hitomaro</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10765020656129503906noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901828499679633085.post-21694871623570331002014-02-12T03:17:00.003-08:002014-02-12T03:17:34.455-08:00Lunar New YearJust over a week ago, we held our first ozashiki (informal entertainment) in the expansive ochaya (tea house) of Sengoku. It was truly a fascinating experience, unlike many I have had in Second Life.<br />
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Tomesode shinzo Tsuyu-chan hosted the ozashiki, and I am sure you can tell by the picture above that it was truly out of the ordinary. In celebration of the Chinese New Year, the teahouse was decorated with new rugs, crimson cushions and several red lanterns (can you see the ball, year of the horse lanterns hanging above the doorway in the background?). Tsuyu-chan and I had Chinese dresses specially delivered for the event, though I soon realized it was far more difficult to dance in the qipao than in kimono. The ribbons threaded throughout my hair made for a fascinating style, but I found myself missing the weight of my kanzashi.<br />
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As for the event itself, the flow of people in and out of the teahouse that evening was amazing. I had a chance to meet so many of Sengoku's citizens, and was too lost in the conversation to take more than one picture (at one point, we nearly ran out of cushions!). The topics ranged from New Year's resolutions, to poems, to riddles and concluded with speaking about Tsuyu-chan's annual New Year's tale. We had so much fun, and we're looking forward to holding another event in the Sengoku ochaya!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10765020656129503906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901828499679633085.post-8106796314922206822014-01-31T04:15:00.000-08:002014-01-31T04:15:14.279-08:00New Year's Posters!Enjoy these semi-traditional posters to celebrate the upcoming New Year!<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">元日</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">や思へば</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">さびし秋の暮</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">when I reflect – </span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">lonely autumn’s evening. </span><br />
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初蝶のいきおひ猛に見ゆる哉<br />
hatsu chô no ikioi mou ni miyuru kana<br />
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a butterfly<br />
this year's first--<br />
straight, bold<br />
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柳は縁花は紅のうき世かな<br />
yagi wa fuchi hana wa beni no ukiyo kana<br />
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around the willow<br />
a floating world...<br />
red blossoms<br />
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<span style="line-height: 19.200000762939453px;">草の葉を落つるより飛ぶ蛍かな</span><br />
<span style="line-height: 19.200000762939453px;">kusa no ha o otsuru yori tobu hotaru kana</span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 19.200000762939453px;">遅いの後ろに長い冬のドリフト、</span><br />
<span style="line-height: 19.200000762939453px;">スプリングは謎が付属しています</span><br />
<span style="line-height: 19.200000762939453px;">優雅で甘い</span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 19.200000762939453px;">Long winter drift behind slow,</span><br />
<span style="line-height: 19.200000762939453px;">spring comes with mystery</span><br />
<span style="line-height: 19.200000762939453px;">indulgent in elegance.</span><br />
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(Poems are by Issa and Basho; the last poem is by Hagifuu herself)</div>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10765020656129503906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901828499679633085.post-89147018946086284842014-01-24T03:19:00.000-08:002014-01-24T03:19:26.715-08:00East Asian Events [Advertisement]<i>Please excuse this advertisement, but I felt readers of this blog might find this of interest. - Aisya</i><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10765020656129503906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901828499679633085.post-20923069080650697882014-01-20T03:51:00.000-08:002014-01-20T03:52:36.017-08:00Hagifuu's Furisode Debut<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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Over the weekend, we celebrated the furisode shinzo debut of Hagifuu in the amazing Nekkido theater of Keisei. From this day forward, she is a full fledged courtesan and will continue to hone her arts until she reaches the highest level of tayuu (or oiran, depending on her preference).<br />
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While I have provided her with formal lessons, her older sister, Tsuyu, has offered her the regular training necessary to be a successful shinzo. In keeping with tradition, the two of us chose a name for the new furisode which matched her personality and like most of the names of our group, was based on nature. Tsuyu had the honor of announcing the new shinzo's name and she began with a poem:<br />
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<i>Flowers blossoming</i><br />
<i>in autumn fields - </i><br />
<i>when I count them on my fingers</i><br />
<i>they then number seven</i><br />
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<i>The flowers of which are bush clover (hagi), miscanthus (obana, Miscanthus sinensis), kudzu, large pink (nadeshiko, Dianthus superbus)</i><br />
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<i> Yellow flowered valerian (ominaeshi, Patrinia scabiosaefolia), boneset (fujibakama, Eupatorium fortunei), and Chinese bellflower (kikyō).</i><br />
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<i>Thus, I have chosen the name Hagifuu. Her name ties both one of the seven flowers of autumn, and the element most fitting to her charming nature... wind or fuu. When I think of wind I think of free movement, growth, expansion, joyful motion, wisdom and love, open mindedness, compassion and benevolence.</i><br />
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And thus, we will think of our little 'Fu-chan as a joyful, open minded and compassionate autumn flower, whom will continue to bloom into an amazing courtesan.<br />
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