yumeyakataJan 4, 20201 minVisiting Kamigamo Shrine on the New Year's DayA Happy New Year to all my readers! How are you doing? I guess you all had a wonderful holiday. Here in Japan, we have a custom to pay a...
Akane KibuneAug 15, 20191 minThe 32th Second Hand Book Festival at Shinmogamo ShrineEvery year from August 11 to 16, the Shimogomo Noryo Furuhon Matsuri (下鴨納涼古本まつり, Second Hand Book Festival) is held in Tadasu no Mori...
Kibune AkaneAug 10, 20191 minThe Star Festival Event in KyotoIt's been very hot, but this is a part of living in Kyoto. Especially until Daimonji (大文字, gigantic bonfire on five mountains) ends, such...
Akane KibuneJun 30, 20191 minSummer Purification Ceremony with Chinowa (cogon grass ring)June 30 is the day for Nagoshi no Harae (夏越祓, purification ceremony in summer). Many Japanese people visit shrines or temples on this day...