Oiran-doju," a popular event at the Osu Oomichi Machinami Festival.
Many spectators look forward to this event every year.
The leading role of the Oiran (Tayu) is selected from among the general public, and is judged by the chairperson of the executive committee of that year as well as by professionals in theater and dance,
The leading role of the Oiran [Tayu] is selected from among the public and is judged by professionals in theater and dance, as well as the chairman of the executive committee for that year.
The first screening is based on the application screening.
The second screening consists of an interview and a wiggle match.
Oiran selected through careful screening are the flowers of the festival!
Please join us and the townspeople to make the Osu-Odo-cho Festival a great success!
Although several processions will be held during the festival, you will only appear once as an oiran,
Oiran" will appear only once during the festival.


Schedule】 【Schedule
September 28 (Sat) Deadline for applications
October 4 (Fri.) Oiran preliminary screening (document screening)
　　Only those who will proceed to the second screening will be contacted by phone on the same day or the day after.
October 12 (Sat) Oiran second screening (explanation, wiggle room, interview, walking outside Hachimonji), meet at 6:00 p.m.
　　Only successful applicants will be notified by phone at around 20:00-22:00 on the same day.
October 15 (Tue) Oiran practice day, meet at 18:00
October 18 (Fri.) Eve party
October 19 (Sat.) 20 (Sun.) Osu Odori Machijin Festival

▶▶Click here for a reference video of the "outer eight characters" walk that will be walked during the second round of interviews.


[Application Requirements
Women over 18 years old, height over 155cm
*Expected number of applicants: 18 people (3 people x 3 courses on Saturday, 3 people x 3 courses on Sunday)
*You can apply if you can participate on one of the days of the Osu Oomichi Machinami Festival.
*In principle, those who have participated in the Oiran of this festival in the past are not eligible to apply.
*If you pass the first screening, you must attend the second screening and the practice day. If you fail to attend, your acceptance will be cancelled.
*Fake nails, hair extensions, and eyelash extensions are not acceptable.
*Please attach a picture of any tattoos on the part of the body that will come out of the kimono.
*Foreigners are also welcome to apply. Foreign applicants must be accompanied by one person who can speak Japanese.


How to apply
Please submit the application form using the application form below, or send it by mail or in person.
Please fill in the required information and attach at least two photos.
When sending photos, please note the following

Photos that are easy to judge
A bare face or a near-bleached face
A photo in which the applicant's face is facing the camera
A photo in which the entire body is facing the camera.

Photos that are difficult to judge
Photos of cosplayers (including photos of the Oiran experience)
Photographs of faces with excessive make-up
Photographs in which the outline of the face is difficult to see
・Photos in which the entire body is difficult to see.

▶▶▶Click here for the application form.

▶▶Click here to submit by mail or in person.

Only successful applicants will be contacted by phone.
We will not give reasons for acceptance or rejection.
We will not return any of the submitted documents.
Personal information provided will not be used for any purpose other than those related to the Osu Oomichi Machinami Festival Oiran general public application.


Inquiries: Osu Shopping Street Federation, Osu Oomichi Machinin Festival Executive Committee
Osu Shopping Street Federation, Osu Oomichi Machin Matsuri Executive Committee
TEL 052-261-2287
E-mail osuoiran@gmail.com