Akane KibuneJan 27, 20181 min readWhite Elephant on Cedar Door at Shokokuji TempleFounded by Yoshimitsu Ashikaga (足利義満), Shokokuji Temple (相国寺) is the largest Zen (禅) temple in Kyoto. It's close to Gosho palace (京都御所,...
yumeyakataDec 23, 20171 min readCollaboration with Taiwanese Major Travel Magazine "Japan Walker"YUMEYAKATA offered costumes to the Taiwanese and the Hongkongese editions of "Walker", a Japanese major travel magazine! Our Kimono (着物)...
Akane KibuneDec 19, 20171 min readHojo Garden at Tofukuji TempleTofukuji Temple (東福寺), very famous for its autumn foliage, is crowded with a great number of visitors everyday. If you visit there, the...
Akane KIbuneDec 16, 20171 min readEnrian Temple in Sagano DistrictOne 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...
BenikoNov 25, 20171 min readDining in KIMONOWe often receive questions from our customers about how to have meals while being dressed in Kimono (着物). I always answer that it's...
Akane KibuneNov 24, 20171 min readThe Tranquil Beauty, Heian ShrineIn 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 KibuneNov 21, 20171 min readKARAMON Gate of Nijo Castle vol.2This time, I would like to go into more details about Karamon (唐門) gate of Nijo castle (二条城). I love watching ”gates", and for me this...
yumeyakataJul 19, 20171 min readHyakki Yagyo Ten, a Illustrated Night Parade of One Hundred Demons at Kodaiji TempleHyakki Yagyo Ten (百鬼夜行展, an Illustrated Night parade of One Hundred Demons) is now being held at Kodaiji (高台寺) temple. Please enjoy a...
