BenikoNov 16, 20171 min readRequirements for Kyoto BeautyI heard that the recent questionnaire about "Kyo Bijin (京美人, beautiful women from Kyoto)" showed the following results. Q : What is the...
BenikoNov 14, 20172 min readKimono TerminologyFor people from overseas, the words and terms for Kimono (着物) must be difficult and complicated to understand. For example, we have terms...
Akane KIbuneNov 13, 20171 min readKyoto TowerFor people from Kyoto, Kyoto Tower is the symbol of their home town. If you were in a train coming back from your trip, watching Kyoto...
BenikoNov 11, 20171 min readA Color Dedicated to Japanese EmperorIn mid November of 2013, I visited a prestigious fabric-dye master in the Saga (嵯峨) district of Kyoto. I went there because I heard that...
yumeyakataNov 9, 20172 min readTraditional Japanese Colors and Kimono2017/11/09 Since ancient times, Japanese people have been valued the sense of four seasons, especially when wearing Kimono (着物). Seasonal...
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...
