You've probably heard of maiko (geisha apprentices), but did you know you can see them in Yamagata Prefecture? 👘 The city of Sakata offers visitors an immersive experience of traditional and historical Japan, taking you back to the memories of a once prosperous city 🏯 The Somaro tea house 🍵 🌱 in Sakata, is one of the few places outside of Kyoto where you can see maiko perform in public. This establishment - a traditional restaurant - is over 200 years old and even today, the maiko continue t