Enjoy the taste of Kyoto: Yatsuhashi
Spend a little time living anywhere in Japan, and you will at some point be greeted by the Japanese tradition of gift giving, otherwise known…
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Experience a three dimensional mandala at Kyōto’s Tōji Temple
Established in 794 by Emperor Kammu, Tōji temple along with Sai-ji temple were the only two temples permitted by the emperor to stand within the…
Photographer’s Stunning Pictures Of Snow Blanketed Kyoto Will Spirit You Away
Talented photographer wasabitool (Twitter, Instagram) takes absolutely gorgeous pictures of landscapes in Japan, and one glance at his latest work will show that these beautiful…
Feel the Power of the Shōgunate at Kyoto’s Nijo Castle
After being commissioned in 1603 as the official Kyoto residence of the first Tokugawa Shōgun, Ieyasu, Nijo Castle continues to symbolise the power and status…
Kyoto Shrine Kicks Off New Year with Match of “Kemari” Ball Game Dating from 7th Century
The ancient sport of Kemari On Saturday, January 4th, 2020, spectators assembled at the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Shimogamo Jinja 下鴨神社 shrine in Kyoto to witness…
Easy Kansaiben To Sound Like a Native
I visited Yokohama last month in November for an interview and caught up with some friends while I was in the area. Two are Japanese…
Byōdōin temple: The temple you can hold in the palm of your hand
Photo credit: Connie Sceaphierde Kyoto is perhaps best known for the traditional ancient atmosphere that you can experience by walking through its old streets. It…
Climb the bridge between heaven and earth at Amanohashidate
Kyoto. The proud former capital of Japan, internationally famed as the place where you can still see Geisha and Maiko, drink real matcha in a…
New Pokémon Hotel Rooms In Japan Come With Giant Snorlax Plushies
Stay inside a Pokémon Hotel Room in Tokyo or Kyoto with a giant Snorlax cuddle buddy Pokémon fans seeking lodging in Japan were thrilled to…
Top Kansai Area Holiday Season Illuminations
Christmas is around the corner and although you would think it’s a national holiday in Japan, it isn’t. Everywhere you go there’s Christmas music playing,…
Viva Square Ice Rink Opens in Umekoji Park in Kyoto
It’s the winter season in Japan and though the autumn leaves have (mostly disappeared) there are still plenty of ways to enjoy your stay. Newly…
Make or Break Bonds at the Fate Stone in Gion
Christmas in Japan is more of a couple’s day than a family holiday. It’s not a national holiday and most people have to go to…
The Best Temples in Kyoto to Experience Zen Meditation
As someone who has been interested in Asian philosophy and Buddhism for many years now, I’ve tried out a few kinds of meditation here and…
Traveling to Kyoto? Go to Studio Kokoro for a Traditional Japanese Transformation
Japan has many wonderful places to visit. Among them, Kyoto has become the image of Japan in the eyes of many people. Therefore, many foreigners…
Travel to Japan: A gourmet and souvenir guide to Kyoto
Japan has a wide variety of dishes and it’s very interesting to see how it changes from season to season, from area to area. If…