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KIMONO and Accessories
In the old days, a time when Kimono (着物) were the only choice for clothing, there was no custom to wear accessories, such as rings nor...
Beniko
Jan 14, 20181 min read
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A Winter Speciality "MUSHI ZUSHI (Steamed SUSHI Bowl)"
It's been quite cold these days. I always feel an urge to have something warm in such freezing weather. Today, I'd like to introduce you...
Akane Kibune
Jan 10, 20181 min read
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A God of Wealth, Kyoto Ebisu Shrine
In order to start a happy New Year, we Japanese visit shrines or temples to pray for happiness. Kyoto Ebisu shrine (えびす神社) enshrines a...
Akane Kibune
Jan 7, 20181 min read
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KEMARI in Shimogamo Shrine
On January 4th, Shimogomo shrine (下鴨神社) holds Kemari (蹴鞠, football game played among courtiers in ancient Japan) event annually. The...
Akane Kibune
Jan 7, 20181 min read
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Antique KIMONO
In 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,...
Beniko
Jan 6, 20181 min read
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Zodiac Ema* in Shimogamo Shrine
"Kamo Mioya Jinja (賀茂御祖神社)", also known as Shimogamo shrine (下鴨神社) is the oldest shrine in Kyoto. Surrounded by the sacred forest called...
Akane Kibune
Jan 5, 20181 min read
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Varieties of KIMONO
Happy 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,...
Beniko
Jan 5, 20181 min read
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Special Day and Regular Day: "HARE" and "KE"
In the old days, Kyoto residents made a clear distinction between special days and regular days as in "Hare no hi (晴れの日)" and "Ke no hi...
Beniko
Jan 4, 20181 min read
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Gigantic Ema in Kitano Tenmangu
Kitano Tenmangu (北野天満宮) is the headquarters of many Temnangu shrines across Japan, and was built in honor of Sugawara no Michizane...
Akane Kibune
Dec 29, 20171 min read
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Eikando Temple
I 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,...
Akane Kibune
Dec 28, 20171 min read
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Koi-age (Carp Catching) at Hirosawanoike Pond
One of the symbolic events of December in Kyoto is Koi-age (鯉揚げ, carp catching) at Hirosawanoike (広沢池) pond. Kyoto people know the...
Akane Kibune
Dec 24, 20171 min read
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Daikon-Daki (Offering of Cooked Japanese Radish) in Ryotokuji Temple
One of the symbolic events of winter in Kyoto is the Daikon-daki (大根焚き, offering of cooked Japanese radish to public) in Ryotokuji (了徳寺)...
Akane Kibune
Dec 24, 20171 min read
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Kimono Items for Cold Weather
Considering the extraordinary cold weather in this season, you might think it will be too cold to go out in Kimono (着物) without a jacket....
yumeyakata
Dec 23, 20171 min read
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Invitation to OTOKO (Men's) KIMONO
Lately, it's been a trend for men to enjoy Kimono (着物) fashion. In town, we come across guys in Kimono very often, and at summer...
Beniko
Dec 21, 20171 min read
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GYOZA OHSHO
Gyoza no Ohsho (餃子の王将) is a famous chain of Chinese restaurants, first established in Kyoto in 1967. Many people think it's a place for...
Akane Kibune
Dec 19, 20171 min read
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Beauty at Your Feet
Among the required subjects during the Maiko (舞妓) training, we have Kyo-mai (京舞, Kyoto Style dancing) class. In the lessons, Maiko are...
Beniko
Dec 18, 20171 min read
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Wagasa (Japanese Umbrella)
What if your dream trip to Kyoto finally came true, and it turned out raining... It's natural to feel blue but please don't worry....
Beniko
Dec 17, 20171 min read
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YUMEYATAKA Kimono Appeared on 2018 Miss Sake Kyoto Final
This year again, YUMEYAKATA Kimono appeared on the stage of Kyoto Final for 2018 Miss Sake contest on November 29. (Click here to see the...
yumeyakata
Dec 17, 20171 min read
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Enrian Temple in Sagano District
One of the best autumn foliage I saw this year was that of Enrian (厭離庵) temple in the Sagano (嵯峨野) district. The color of the leaves was...
Akane KIbune
Dec 16, 20171 min read
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Fallen Leaves
This year's autumn foliage was incredible. The beautiful colors of red and gold lasted unusually long. Now it's almost finished and I...
Akane Kibune
Dec 16, 20171 min read
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