A Statue of Buddha at Konkai Komyoji Temple
Konkai Komyoji (金戒光明寺), also known as Kurotani-san (くろ谷さん), is a famous temple of the Pure Land sect of Buddhism called Jodo shu (浄土宗) in...
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Akane Kibune
Mar 15, 20181 min read
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...
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Akane Kibune
Mar 12, 20181 min read
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...
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Beniko
Mar 12, 20182 min read
Attire for Noh Play
This time, I'd like to write about Noh Shozoku (能装束), the attire for Noh (能, a form of classical Japanese musical drama) play. In the era...
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Akane Kibune
Mar 10, 20181 min read
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...
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Beniko
Mar 4, 20182 min read
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...
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Akane Kibune
Mar 3, 20181 min read
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...
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Akane Kibune
Mar 2, 20181 min read
Hina Dolls Now Displayed at Oike Bettei Branch
Hinamatsuri (おひなさん, 雛祭り, Girls' Doll festival, a Japanese tradition to celebrate and pray for the health of girls in the family) is...
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Akane Kibune
Mar 2, 20181 min read
Ninomaru Goten at Nijo Castle
This year is the 150th anniversary of Meiji Ishin (明治維新, political restoration at the beginning of the Meiji period). Since last year was...
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Beniko
Mar 2, 20181 min read
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...
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Akane Kibune
Mar 2, 20181 min read
Spring is Here - Tsukushi (Young stem of Horsetail)
I'm always excited around this time of year. It's the time hints of spring can be found everywhere. If you walk around in Kyoto, you will...
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Akane Kibune
Feb 22, 20181 min read
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...
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Akane Kibune
Feb 19, 20181 min read
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...
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Akane Kibune
Feb 15, 20181 min read
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...
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Akane Kibune
Feb 12, 20181 min read
Yotsugi Jizouson Daisai at Jyotoku-ji Temple
Jotoku-ji (常徳寺) temple, located very close to YUMEYAKATA, is famous for its blessing of conception after visiting the temple. The...
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Akane Kibune
Feb 9, 20181 min read
Namafu Dengaku, Gluten Cakes with Sweet Miso Sauce
Takizawa Bakin (滝沢馬琴), a popular writer in the Edo (江戸) period, left a lot of criticism on various cultures in Kyoto, especially on fish...
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Akane Kibune
Feb 8, 20181 min read
The Statue of Miyamoto Musashi at Yagi Shrine
Yagi shrine (八木神社) in the Ichijoji (一乗寺) district of Kyoto is very famous for its deep connection with Miyamoto Musashi (宮本武蔵), the...
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Akane Kibune
Feb 7, 20181 min read
Setsubun Yakuyoke Ceremony at Mibu-Dera Temple
Mibu-Dera temple is one of the two places famous for Setsubun (節分, February 3, a day before the beginning of spring in Japan) ceremonies...
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Beniko
Feb 6, 20182 min read
Wedding Attires
A bride in a white wedding gown with a long beautiful veil is always a girl's dream. In Japan, traditional wedding attire, such as...
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Akane Kibune
Feb 5, 20181 min read
KESOBUMI URI
Have you ever joined any Setsubun (節分, the day before the New Year's Day on the luna calender) ceremonies? As for me, I enjoyed Mamemaki...
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