The Makanai is a unique and fascinating aspect of traditional Japanese culture. It refers to the group of people who are responsible for cooking and serving meals to the maiko, or apprentice geisha, in their yakata (boarding house). This tradition dates back hundreds of years and has been passed down from generation to generation of cooks and Maiko. The Maiko are highly trained in the traditional arts of dance, music, and conversation, and their schedules are often very busy. They […]