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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
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
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
Collaboration 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)...
yumeyakata
Dec 23, 20171 min read
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
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
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
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
St. Agnes Illumination (Christmas Lights)
Did you enjoy the autumn foliage this year? It's almost over here in Kyoto, and we only have one month left til the year end. It get...
Akane Kibune
Dec 7, 20171 min read
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
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
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
KARAMON Gate of Nijo Castle vol.2
This 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...
Akane Kibune
Nov 21, 20171 min read
Scents and KIMONO
Suppose you are in Kimono (着物), do you feel like to wear Western perfume or cologne? Well...I would prefer to wear Okoh (お香, Japanese...
Beniko
Nov 21, 20171 min read
Pray for Money at Mikane Shrine
Human desire is limitless. We all wish for happiness, good health, relationship, promotion and education. In Kyoto, there are many...
Akane KIbune
Nov 18, 20171 min read
23 Appeared on TV Show
“Good evening!!” As I entered the OZASHIKI* as usual, I saw a famous actor for Samurai drama (hereinafter called Mr. M) sitting in the...
Beniko
Nov 16, 20172 min read
Enjoy Kimono as You Like
In the old days, there were two different Kimono (着物) cultures in Kyoto: one was cultivated within Hanamachi (花街, districts where Maiko...
Beniko
Nov 5, 20171 min read
OMOKARU (Light or Heavy) Stone at Fushimi Inari Taisha
Fushimi Inari Taisha (伏見稲荷大社) a is a world famous shrine in Kyoto, crowded everyday with visitors including those who from overseas, all...
Akane Kibune
Nov 5, 20171 min read
Hyakki Yagyo Ten, a Illustrated Night Parade of One Hundred Demons at Kodaiji Temple
Hyakki 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...
yumeyakata
Jul 19, 20171 min read
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