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Tashinami, Well Mannered Attitude
In Japanese language, the term Tashinami (n. 嗜み) has several meanings. If you have Tashinami in something, it means you know about it, or...
Beniko
Mar 28, 20181 min read
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Hakoseko (box-shaped accessory) and Futokorogatana (dagger knife) for Brides
Have you ever heard of a term Hakoseko (筥迫)? Hakoseko is a box-shaped accessory for brides, or girls in Shichi-go-san costume (七五三,...
Beniko
Mar 25, 20181 min read
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Konoe no Itozakura (Weeping-Branch Cherry Tree) at Kyoto Gyoen National Garden
If you ask me, "what is the best spot to enjoy the view of early blooming weeping cherry tree?", I would reply, "please try Konoe no...
Akane Kibune
Mar 25, 20181 min read
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Jinchoge Flowers
It's already spring here in Kyoto. In Japan, the scent of Jinchoge (沈丁花, Winter daphne) flower announces the arrival of spring, and it...
Akane Kibune
Mar 23, 20181 min read
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Asebi Flowers (Japanese Andromeda)
In Nijyushi-sekki (二十四節気, 24 divisions of the year in Japanese old almanac), the day of Keichitsu (啓蟄) fell on March 6 this year. It is...
Akane Kibune
Mar 15, 20181 min read
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Inari Sushi, a Specialty of Fushimi District
When I was a child, my father often took me to Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine (伏見稲荷大社). The shrine is the headquarters of the god Inari of...
Akane Kibune
Mar 12, 20181 min read
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Dandelions and Adonis Flowers
After the arrival of the plum blossom season, Tanpopo (たんぽぽ, Dandelion) and Fukujyuso (福寿草, Adonis) flowers begin to appear on many...
Akane Kibune
Mar 10, 20181 min read
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Camellia at Kurotani-san
The Konkai Komyou-ji (金戒光明寺), also known as Kurotani-san (くろ谷さん), is an old temple in Kyoto established by Honen Shonin (法然上人, the...
Akane Kibune
Mar 10, 20181 min read
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Cherry Blossoms at JR Momoyama Station
The wind is still cold but spring is definitely drawing near. I saw early blooms of winter cherry at JR Momoyama (桃山) station. The...
Akane Kibune
Mar 10, 20181 min read
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Monument of Battle at Gokonomiya Shrine
This year is the 150th anniversary of Meiji Ishin (明治維新, Meiji Restoration), as well as the Battle of Toba and Fushimi (鳥羽伏見の戦い). In the...
Akane Kibune
Mar 8, 20181 min read
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Yuzen Nagashi (Washing Kimono Silks in the River)
In Kyoto, surrounded by mountain ranges from three directions, run many beautiful rivers from the north to the south. In the old times,...
Beniko
Mar 6, 20182 min read
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Kimono for Hinamatsuri (Girl's Festival)
Hinamatsuri (雛祭り, Girl's Festival) is a Japaneses traditional event annually held on March 3rd, where people celebrate and pray for the...
Beniko
Mar 4, 20182 min read
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Roubai Flowers at Kyoto Gyoen National Garden
Some hints of spring are showing up all around in Kyoto. Sweet scents of plum flowers are in the air. At Kyoto Gyoen National Garden...
Akane Kibune
Mar 3, 20181 min read
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Honmaru Yaguramon Gate at Nijo Castle
There are many culturally and historically important gate constructions at Nijo (二条) caslte. Among them, Homaru Yaguramon* (本丸櫓門) gate, a...
Akane Kibune
Mar 2, 20181 min read
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Get Dressed in Kimono by a Professional
At the times of my mother and grandmother, Kimono was to quickly wear by themselves just before leaving the house. However, now it's a...
Beniko
Mar 2, 20181 min read
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White Plum Blossoms at Kyoto Gyoen National Garden
It's getting to be the season for plum flower viewing. Today, Hanami (花見) usually means cherry blossom viewing. However, in the Nara...
Akane Kibune
Mar 2, 20181 min read
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Plum Flowers at Kyoto Gyoen National Garden
February in Kyoto is truly freezing. However, during the cold windy days, sometimes we feel a slight hint of spring. At the Kyoto Gyoen...
Akane Kibune
Feb 22, 20181 min read
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Ochaya* at Fushimi Inari Taisha
For many of my readers, hearing the name Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine conjures images of Senbon Torii (千本鳥居 - the thousands of Torii...
Akane Kibune
Feb 19, 20181 min read
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Uji Bridge in Japanese History
We often hear from our customers that they would like to visit Uji (宇治, a city located at the south of Kyoto) city. For many of my...
Akane Kibune
Feb 15, 20181 min read
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Karamon Gate of Nishihongwan-ji (Hongwanji) Temple
Hongwanji (本願寺), also known as Nishi Hongwan-ji (西本願寺), a very famous World Heritage Site, is the headquarters of the Hongwanji...
Akane Kibune
Feb 15, 20181 min read
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