BenikoSep 18, 20181 min readCompliments in Kyoto Dialect"There is not much compliment expression in Kyoto dialect. Plus, people do not use those rare expressions anymore today." Once I heard an...
BenikoJan 6, 20181 min readAntique KIMONOIn Kyoto, you'll often come across antique Kimono (着物) stores in town. Antique Kimono has been very popular in Japan since long time ago,...
BenikoJan 5, 20181 min readVarieties of KIMONOHappy New Year to you all ! Today, I would like to start this year’s my first post by introducing the varieties of Kimono (着物). For me,...
Akane KibuneDec 28, 20171 min readEikando TempleI was born in Kyoto and have never left. Even so, I never get tired of it. Kyoto is called the place of "San shi, sui mei (山紫水明,...
BenikoDec 9, 20171 min readFinding Your Best KimonoWhat is the most popular activity during the stay in Kyoto? It's probably visiting temples and shrines. However, experiential activities,...
BenikoDec 7, 20171 min readMerry Christmas in KIMONOFootwear for Kimono (着物) is Zori (草履, Japanese sandals), and it's a common practice. However, the rules are somewhat changing. Lately,...
yumeyakataNov 21, 20171 min readYumeyakata Oike Bettei, Vintage Kimono PlanBehind the manga museum is our second Yumeyakata Oike Bettei shop. Unlike the Gojo store, our head office, the atmosphere of the...
