Thursday 31 March 2011

Ochaya

Konnichi wa dear patroan's and dear friends...the little yoshiwara ochaya has a special venue for you today. Jr maiko Kei chan will be sharing with us all at 8am slt today on her fasinating report on Sumo wrestling of japan!

Please join us... Domo Arigatou Geisha Murasaki❤

Wednesday 30 March 2011

Show

konbanwa dear patrons.
today at 2;30 pm SLT, the geishas of little yoshiwara will be once again performing it weekly wednesday show here at LY pavillion. feel free to join us for a wonderful show. domo
Geisha Michi

Tuesday 29 March 2011

Show

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Konnichiwa dear patrons,

It is an honour and a pleasure to announce today's show at the pavillion stage.
Come and join us for a relaxing afternoon of flowers, beautiful music and a great atmosphere. ^^
SInce it is spring we're going to talk about flowers.
We hope you can join us and we'd be honored to see you at 5:00 PM.

Otano moshimasu~~

Sr.Maiko Chise.
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Monday 28 March 2011

Contest

konbanwa dear patrons
today at 3 pm SLT, the yoshiwara uji will host a short 1 on 1 katana tournament here at main uji ground. If you want to participate in this tourny, just come down to the uji thank you
Prizes;
winner; L700
second place L300

Sunday 27 March 2011

Show

Konba wa dear patrons and friends

Today show ask the question, Is there innocence left in this world. Please join us as we explore the purity of heart.

We look forward to see you here!

Sr maikoUmeyu

Saturday 26 March 2011

Ochaya

konbanwa dear patrons of Little yoshiwara.

the stars have been shing over us.
the sky could not be brighter.
it's enriched with the beauty of nature.
the beauty of wonder.
once again on this lovely night,
the geishas of little yoshiwara will be openings its ochaya door for our wonderful patrons's entertainment at 7;30 pm SLT. we would be honored if you can join us. domo
Geisha michi

Friday 25 March 2011

Recruitment

konbanwa honored patrons of Little yoshiwara.

as part of my effort to make more people aware of the wonderful facilities we have here at Little yoshiwara uji dojo , i will holding a recruitment fair this Friday at 9 am SLT to 10 am SLT here at the Uji ground. i will be here on that day to answer any questions or concerns you have about samurai studies here at yoshiwara uji. thank you for your attention.

konbanwa dear all
in order to better preserve the great values and tradtion of yoshiwara Uji dojo, i am putting in place a new required reading lists which i strongly believe that they are the essential for anyone to learn the art of war in general and samurai values. this list will be in the attached notecard. please read carefully. any questions you may have, let me know. thank you
Yoshiwara uji deputy admin

Thursday 24 March 2011

Ochaya

Ohayo Gozaimasu,

We will be opening the ochaya at 7am for you early birds. Please join us for tea and some friendly conversation.

Omatase....

Michiko

Wednesday 23 March 2011

Show

konbanwa dear patrons
our wednesday show here at LY pavillion will start in a bit at 3;30 pm SLT. hope you can join us for this special performance. domo
Geisha Michi

konbanwa dear patrons
the birds are singing,
the trees are blossoming,
we have seen the rain,
we have seen the snow,
the beauty of Spring will appear,
and once again the flowers of Little yoshiwara will be performing on its beautiful Pavillion stage this afternoon at 3;30 pm SLT. hope you can join us. domo

Tuesday 22 March 2011

Ochaya

Konnich wa Dear patrons,

We will open the ochaya for drinks and general conversations. Finish fast what you are doing and come to relax and watch the time pass. We look forward to see you here!

Sr maiko Umeyu

Monday 21 March 2011

Ochaya

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Konnichiwa dear patrons,

It is an honour and a pleasure to open the ochaya for you today.
Come and join us for a refreshing cup of tea or sake, a nice chat, beautiful music and a great atmosphere. ^^
On the menu today; Chicken noodles with my own home made sushi. ^^ (don't worry I've not overdone the wasabi this time.)
We hope to see you at 5:30 PM.

Otano moshimasu~~

Sr.Maiko Chise.
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Sunday 20 March 2011

Show

Konnichiwa all
At 2.30pm today in 30minutes.
The geisha of Little Yoshiara will be performing at the Pavilion Stage.
They be telling stories and tales of childern and childhood.
Along with traditional dances and music from Japan.
You are all welcome to come, watch and enjoy this show.

Saturday 19 March 2011

Ochaya

konbanwa Honored Patrons !
the night is young,
yet cherry tree is blossming,
stars are shining,
for this journey has come far to the end,
the grass is never more greener,
yet the wind could never stop.
the ochaya of little yoshiwara will be opening tonight at 7;30 pm SLT for your entertainment, we hope you can join us. domo.
Geisha Michi

Friday 18 March 2011

New LY Performer's Guide

LY Performer's Guide

Performing can be a wonderful experience. You get to have some fun and you get to represent your okiya. There are some simple rules that need to be followed to ensure order and that the show is of a high quality.

The director is in charge of the show. Even if, for example, a Jr. Maiko is directing and there are Geisha performing, the director has the last word.

The director will inform you what the theme is, and if there are any special requirements.

If you cannot meet the requirements, such as a particular kimono, fans, etc. please contact the director as soon as possible (and not later than 24 hours before). Otherwise, they will assume you will comply with the direction.

You will need to prepare your copy (what you plan to say) at least 24 hours before the show and send it to the director.

They will check it. They will see that it complies with their theme, that it is Japanese or Asian in style, and that it is properly formatted and of appropriate length. Normally your part will last 15 minutes. If this is to be different, the director will have already told you. 40-50 lines are normally what is needed for a 15 minute performance.

If a director needs to, they may ask you to make changes. They do this to ensure their show goes as planned, so there is no need to take it personally if you are asked to make changes or even submit a different tale.

The director must have all this completed 24 hours beforehand. If you do not send your copy in time, they may remind you. If you need help, the director will be pleased to assist.

This is important, because if you do not give the director your copy in time, they may have to replace you.

You must be at the show site, prepared to perform, at least 15 minutes before the show is due to begin, and in contact with the director. If you are late, the director may replace you and, to be fair to the replacement who will probably already be on stage, this is normally something that cannot be reversed.

Sometimes, RL or technical issues will block the best of intentions. Do not be despondent if this happens to you. The director fully understands this can and does happen to us all at times. But if you are replaced, since the show must go on, please accept it graciously.

The director will use a channel other than local chat to direct. Watch carefully for any requests they may make.

Finally, enjoy yourself! You have already done all the hard work - you have prepared your copy, you have dressed appropriately and in accordance with your rank, and now you are performing as a geisha, representing the finest okiya in SL!

Thursday 17 March 2011

New Director's Guide

Thursday, 17 Mar 2011 14:17:02 GMT

As a director of a show, you can have a wonderful opportunity to be creative and manage a performance for the Yoshiwara okiya. There are some simple rules that you need to follow that will help you to put on an orderly, professional show.

Please save the attachment to this notice. It contains vital information all directors will need to read and refer to in future.

Little Yoshiwara Director's Guide

As the director of a show, you have a wonderful opportunity to be creative and manage a performance for the Yoshiwara okiya. There are some simple rules that you need to follow that will help you to put on an orderly, professional show.

If you want to direct, please contact the Events Coordinator. You will be asked for the theme, if there is one, at the time you book a time.

Once this is confirmed, you need to seek out any other performers that you will need. You may do this in individual conversation, okiya group notice etc. Please give priority to minarai and maiko, since they are working hard to complete their promotion cards.

You may use as many performers as you like, there is no set amount, and you may position them on stage as you wish.

You need to have all your performers booked at least 24 hours before a show. If that time approaches and you do not have the performers you need, please contact the Events Coordinator and put out a further okiya notice.

Never cancel a show because you cannot find performers. Instead, contact the Events Coordinator at least 24 hours before so that they can help. You may need to change the format, theme, or the time of the show in order to get the performers you need.

Please keep your performers informed. If you have a special theme, or special requirements, please make sure your performers are fully aware of them.

Always work to have everything you need done completed at least 24 hours before the advertised show is due to begin. This includes the show script and any images and props you intend to use.

Your performers need to give you their copy at least 24 hours in advance. You will need to check it. You will be looking to see that it fits your theme, is formatted and of the appropriate length, is apanese or Asian in style, and has not been told very recently to the best of your knowledge.

As the director, you are ultimately responsible for the show. If a performer does not give you the copy you need, please ask them to make changes, and assist them in fulfilling your needs. Do not be afraid to ask someone of a 'higher' rank than you to make changes - you are the director.

A performer knows they must give you their prepared copy at least 24 hours in advance. Sometimes you may still need to ask for it. If you cannot contact the performer or they cannot give a good reason why the copy cannot be provided in time, you may need to replace the performer.

After you have prepared the full script and checked all the copy provided by performers, and attached it to the director's script, please send a copy to the Events Coordinator.

If you have any issues, inform the Events Coordinator. They will try to help you. If you want to change the time or venue, let the coordinator know well in advance, during the planning stages. The venue and time would not normally be changed after this.

The director should prepare what they intend to say during the show in advance. To Ad Lib is the process of making it up as you go along - please do not do this.

We use -san as a mark of respect, and in the Okiya we may refer to Jr sisters using -chan. A show is a formal event, so it is appropriate to refer to all performers using -san - this is because you are talking to the patrons about your sister, and she is deserving of their respect.

Geisha use geimei. This is a stage name. So, when preparing your script, use the correct geisha name. (for example, Fuki-chan or Fuki-san is wrong when I am on stage). If you are not ad-libbing this should not pose a problem, there should be nothing to remember during the performance - it should already be written down.

Once again: Always work to have everything completed at least 24 hours before the advertised show is due to begin, including sending a copy of the script to the Events Coordinator.

You will want to advertise your show with group notices. You can use they LY patron group, and C:SI News has also agreed to allow our notices. You would normally provide your performers with a copy of the show script.

Ok, showtime! Your performers will be at the event site and ready at least 15 minutes before the show begins. As director, it would be appropriate to be online at least 30 minutes before the show. You will be setting up your backdrop and props and contacting your performers.

If a performer is not in touch with you and not at the show site 15 minutes before, you may need to replace them. Do not leave this to the last minute. If at all possible, you do not want your show to start late!

Sometimes RL or technical issues may affect a performers ability to perform. Always be kindly, it's not their fault. However, the show must go on and so you may have no choice but to replace the performer if they are not in touch with you 15 minutes before the show.

If you do replace a performer and they subsequently arrive just before the show or shortly afterwards, for the sake of order and to be fair to the volunteer replacement, your decision to replace them would normally be final. Performers will understand.

You can use the Okiya group channel to direct performers or set up a conference, or speak in individual IM. Keep everyone well informed and they will be more relaxed.

If anything goes wrong, at at some point it surely will, do not panic. You may need to swap the order of each performance etc but if you have prepared your script well you should be fine.

Show's over, what next? Offer to complete promotion cards, if that is appropriate, and make a note of tips paid to each performer. Do this before they log out :)

Put the tips total on a NC or on the director's NC, and also put the number of patrons in the audience (no names needed) and send it as soon as possible to the Events Coordinator. They will then pass this information on for tips bonuses to be paid out.

Don't forget to leave the venue as you found it - remove props and reset the backdrop.

And that's it, your show was big success! Take a deep breath, relax, and start plans for your next show :)

Wednesday 16 March 2011

Ochaya

The ochaya will be open from midnight for an hour. Please join me for some conversation and free refreshments. It is a difficult time right now in Japan, especially Tokyo today, but we can get together, united in our concern.


Geisha Aika

Tuesday 15 March 2011

Ochaya

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Konnichiwa dear patrons,

It is my pleasure to open the ochaya for you all at 5:30 PM slt.
Come and join us for a lovely chat, some delicious sake or sake made by our own sisters. ^^
We hope to see you there to have a fun hour of relaxing, chat, laughter, drinking and of course good company. ^_~

Otano Moshimasu~~

Senior Maiko Chise.
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Monday 14 March 2011

Benefit show

We are all very sad about all the recent events in Japan. We have decided to do a special benefit show, where all tips will be donated to help the thousands of homeless in Japan with supplies and medicines. We welcome your presence at the show and all donations are welcome. We ask you to invite all our friends.

Wednesday-2:30 pm - On stage LY

We count on you to help others.

Sunday 13 March 2011

Prayers

To all my Japanese friends:
From my heart, I'm deeply sorry with the recent tragedy suffered by your people.
Hope you have strength in these difficult times.
You will be in my prayers.
Geisha Himawari

Saturday 12 March 2011

Show

Konnich wa dear Patrons, we will do a big show about Niji or rainbow at hemera Stage in around 20 minutes. Please run for our stage for have some fun at Saturday Night :)


We look forward to see you here

Sr maiko Umeyu

Friday 11 March 2011

Ochaya

Konnichiwa dear patrons. ^^

At 5pm it will be my pleasure to open the ochaya for you all and share with you an hour of music, chat and laughter.
We will be doing trivia and the 3 most clever people get an amazing reward, this shall be kept a secret so far ^_~.
So please come and join the Geisha, Maiko and Minarai of LY for an hour at the ochaya.
We are looking forward to welcome you all with cups of freshly made tea and sake. ^_^

Otano Moshimasu~

~,., Senior Maiko Chise --- 舞子知世 ,.,~

Thursday 10 March 2011

Ochaya

Ohayo Gozaimasu,

We will be opening the ochaya at 6am for you early birds. Please join us for tea and some friendly conversation.

Omatase....

Michiko

Wednesday 9 March 2011

Directors needed

I need Directors for next weeks shows: Sunday LY Pavillion at 2:30pm, Wednesday LY Pavillion at 2:30pm, Friday Asagao Treasures at 6pm and Saturday Hemera at 4pm. P.lease IM me ASAP to grap one of these great shows.

Tuesday 8 March 2011

Imouto presentation

Konnichiwa all
Tomorrow, Tuesday 03-08-11, at 2pm, my imouto junior maiko Umeyu chan will be presenting her next presentation.
I hope you come and enjoy a hour in the ochaya with me and Umeyu chan.

Okasan Yoneyu

Monday 7 March 2011

Show

konbanwa dear patrons
in a short while at 2;30 pm SLT, the geishas of Little yoshiwara will be performing its weekly sunday show here in LY pavillion. hope you can join us. domo

Sunday 6 March 2011

New Uji rules

konbanwa dear friends
After much consideration between Yoshiwara Okiya Obaasan and Yoshiwara uji head sensei Jin Inaka, they decided to appoint me as the new deputy admin for Yoshiwara Uji. i appreciate for their trust in me, and i have high hopes for our great dojo in the near future. in order to start the new administration in a good term, i am establishing some new rules and regulations for Yoshiwara uji. thank you for your attention.

Saturday 5 March 2011

Erikae tonight

it is with great pride to inform you all that our dearest Aika will be having her erikae this weekend. it will take place on march 5th at 11 pm SLT at pavillion stage. Fireworks will be displayed at approximately midnight that day in light of our celebration for our newest Geisha. Please join us for this special event and come support Geisha Aika! domo ^^
Geisha Michi

Friday 4 March 2011

Show

konbanwa dear patrons
tonight at 7:30 pm SLT the ochaya will be opening its door for one hour for your Friday night entertainment. we hope you can join us for some fresh tea, couple wonderful tales, great music. .hope you can join us. domo
Geisha michi

Thursday 3 March 2011

Erikae

konnichiwa dearest friends
it is with great pride to inform you all that our dearest Aika will be having her erikae this weekend. it will take place on march 5th at 11 pm SLT at pavillion stage.this is a wonderful time in a maiko's career,it marks her graduation from the days of maiko into the skilled artist she is now. please join us for this special event and show your support to our newest geisha! fireworks will be displayed at this special event .Ookini arigatou san dosu!

Wednesday 2 March 2011

Hina-matsuri show tomorrow

Wednesday, 02 Mar 2011 00:56:37 GMT

Do to the nature of the show I would like everyone to be online before 30 minutes before the show to organize everything. This is a big show and we need to look our best :)

Tuesday 1 March 2011

Ochaya open in 10 minutes

Tuesday, 01 Mar 2011 22:25:08 GMT

Konnichiwa all.

we will open the ochaya for drink some tea and general conversation in 10 minutes. We hope see you here.

Jr maiko Umeyu