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Knots of OBI Belts
Today, many variations of Obi (帯) knots are enjoyed in Kimono (着物) fashion. Pic. 1 shows a gorgeous frill-styles for Furisode (振袖, long...
Beniko
Dec 15, 20171 min read
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KIMONO for Mature Ladies
Lately, Kimono (着物) with simple patterns are gaining popularity. Every time I come across ladies in elegant and mature-look Kimono, I...
Beniko
Dec 14, 20171 min read
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Good Luck Charm of Yokihi Kannon
What is the women's eternal wishes? The answer is BEAUTY. Young girls' wishes for beauty are intense because they have to find their...
Akane Kibune
Dec 13, 20171 min read
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Autumn Foliage at Jojakko-ji Temple
If you ask me what is the best season in Kyoto, I would answer it's the autumn foliage season. This year again, I visited a lot of places...
Akane Kibune
Dec 11, 20171 min read
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Finding Your Best Kimono
What is the most popular activity during the stay in Kyoto? It's probably visiting temples and shrines. However, experiential activities,...
Beniko
Dec 9, 20171 min read
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IMAYO (Color Trend in Heian Era)
On TV shows, the color trend of the year is often introduced. In the old days back in the Heian (平安) era, our ancestors had the color...
Beniko
Dec 9, 20171 min read
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KIMONO Accessories
Have you ever thought that your favorite color is too bright for your Kimono (着物) to wear? If so, what about incorporating the color in...
Beniko
Dec 8, 20171 min read
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Merry Christmas in KIMONO
Footwear for Kimono (着物) is Zori (草履, Japanese sandals), and it's a common practice. However, the rules are somewhat changing. Lately,...
Beniko
Dec 7, 20171 min read
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ROHM Illuminations 2017
The autumn foliage is almost over here in Kyoto, and now we are having the holiday season. The town of Kyoto becomes merrier and...
Akane Kibune
Dec 7, 20171 min read
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Hair Accessories for KIMONO
In terms of hair styles, short style suits Kimono (着物) very much. However, updo styles with gorgeous accessories are every women's dream...
Beniko
Dec 6, 20171 min read
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Delicious! Kyoto Cuisine
We often hear from our customers that they would like to try Kyoto cuisine. Frankly speaking, we must admit that Kyoto cuisine is...
Akane Kibune
Dec 2, 20171 min read
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Patterns of KIMONO
In Kimono (着物) fashion, there are countless number of patterns. Classy and traditional ones, seasonal ones, ones with flower or animal...
Beniko
Nov 30, 20171 min read
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OFUDA (Paper Talisman) and Kyoto People
I bet you might have seen many Ofuda (お札, paper talisman) attached around entrances of houses in Kyoto. Generally speaking, people from...
Akane Kibune
Nov 28, 20171 min read
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Dining in KIMONO
We often receive questions from our customers about how to have meals while being dressed in Kimono (着物). I always answer that it's...
Beniko
Nov 25, 20171 min read
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The Tranquil Beauty, Heian Shrine
In 1895, Heian Shrine (平安神宮) was constructed in celebration of the 1100th anniversary of Heiankyo Sento (平安京遷都, the transfer of the...
Akane Kibune
Nov 24, 20171 min read
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Fushimi Ningyo (Clay Dolls)
Have you ever seen Fushimi Ningyo (伏見人形, clay figures manufactured in the Fushimi district)? Fushimi Ningyo is made of clay from Mt....
Akane Kibune
Nov 24, 20171 min read
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Kyoto Sandwich
Overseas people might think that we Kyoto residents eat traditional Japanese meals everyday and night. Surprising enough, the consumption...
Akane Kibune
Nov 24, 20171 min read
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Autumn Foliage in Taizo-in
Now Kyoto is in its prime season for viewing the beautiful autumn foliage. Many of our customers visit temples and shrines and have...
Akane Kibune
Nov 22, 20171 min read
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Gate of Myoshinji Temple
When visiting temples, the first thing that catch visitors' eyes is the front gate often referred to as Sanmon (山門) in Buddhism terms....
Akane Kibune
Nov 22, 20171 min read
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Pockets of KIMONO
My bags are big because I usually carry a lot of stuff with me. However, carrying a big bag is not a convenient way if you are wearing...
Beniko
Nov 22, 20171 min read
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