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Have you tried Japanese Sake? Japanese Sake is a fermented alcohol beverage about 15% alcohol made from rice, water and Koji mold. Koji mold is a very important ingredient to make Sake which converts  （...Read More）

New green leaves are all around in Kyoto. It is a great time to go out and enjoy beautiful sceneries. In 1339 by a -ji Temple, a UNESCO world heritage site, is located in the Arashiyama area in the w  （...Read More）

Due to the current Emperor’s abdication, we will enter a new era, “Reiwa” on May 1. The Imperial family lived in the Kyoto Imperial Palace located in the ancient capital of Kyoto from the 8th century  （...Read More）

Hot springs in Kyoto There is a lot of rokan(inn) with hot spring in Kyoto. Have you thought about staying at a ryokan where you can feel the hospitality of Japan while enjoying a hot spring and tas  （...Read More）

The temperature is becoming milder day by day, we feel the coming of the spring. The spring when Kyoto becomes its most beautiful is just around the corner. Speaking of spring fun, many people may i  （...Read More）

Have you ever heard of “the Pilgrimages of the Seven Lucky Gods “? Such journeys are held in various places in Japan, but it is said that they originated in Kyoto. I will introduce "the Pilgrimages  （...Read More）

Nishiki Market is called “Kyoto’s Kitchen” by locals. The market is a narrow and long shopping street and more than hundred shops and restaurants are lined on each side of the street. They sell from f  （...Read More）

I visited the areas called Kamishichiken and Nishijin to have special event named “Miyako Light”. This annual event started in 2004, has been held to promote Kyoto’s traditional culture. In this even  （...Read More）

November is one of the busiest months in Kyoto in terms of tourism. Places like Gion, Arashiyama and Higashiyama area are always packed. The Kitano area, just having 20 minutes bus ride from the cent  （...Read More）

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We didn't expect that cherry trees started blooming this early this year. A lot of tourists book their trips coming to Japan early April when cherry blossoms usually bloom but it would be a little too  （...Read More）

Visiting traditional crafts' ateliers or workshops is a great way to learn Japanese cuture deeply and interact with artisans or locals. A young docter and fashion designer from the States visited the  （...Read More）

The area called "Nishijin" is not an official administrative name but it is a common name people call. When people in Kyoto hear the name "Nishijin" we feel someting special, the town with deep histor  （...Read More）

It has been cold these days. We have a lot of tourist spots in Kyoto. Arashiyama, Higashiyama, Gion.. more. However there is a better place to visit. It is the Kitano area. There are less tourists t  （...Read More）

A lovely family from Fukuoka visited Kyoto just before the year end. It was the first time for them to come to Kyoto so they are really excited with visitng and having a tour in Kyoto. They took a Sh  （...Read More）

Kinkaku-ji Temple is a well-known temple in Kyoto and millions of tourists visit there every year. On the other side of the city, at the foot of Kyoto's eastern mountains, an elegant temple, Ginkaku-j  （...Read More）

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Ramen is a big part of Japanese food culture. It was introduced into Japan from China several hundred years ago and it has become one of the most favorite foods for Japanese. You will see a long queue  （...Read More）

We often use the word “Shinise” in Japanese describing shops which have a long established business and have been passing down their reputable services and goods for generations. The Japanese confect  （...Read More）

If you have a chance to visit Kyoto, go and explore some lesser known areas where you can meet locals and experience something you don’t get in famous tourist spots. It is one of the most exciting and  （...Read More）