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Bukkoji Temple
Very close to Yumeyakata, Bukkoji (佛光寺) temple, the head of the Bukko-ji school of Shinshu sect (真宗佛光寺派), is located. Though it is at the...
Akane Kibune
Apr 1, 20181 min read
Confectioneries in Kyoto
Confectioneries produced in Kyoto reflect the history of Kyoto itself. They also reflect the rich nature of Kyoto, such as big...
Akane Kibune
Apr 1, 20181 min read
Kabuki Costumes
In the world of Kabuki (歌舞伎, classical Japanese theater drama), costumes play a significant role to make distinction between each role....
Beniko
Mar 30, 20181 min read
Tashinami, Well Mannered Attitude
In Japanese language, the term Tashinami (n. 嗜み) has several meanings. If you have Tashinami in something, it means you know about it, or...
Beniko
Mar 28, 20181 min read
Very gd
Rating : ★★★★★ Very gd experience nice n talkative Nicknam : Joanne Your photographer : 林 LIN Came to the shop on : 3 / 26
Mai Hammond
Mar 28, 20181 min read
Spring Flowers
The other day, I took a walk and paid a visit to Shinnyo-doh (真如堂）and Konkai komyo-ji temple (金戒光明寺). On the premises, the Shanshu (さんしゅ,...
Akane Kibune
Mar 26, 20181 min read
Osawa-no Ike Pond in Spring Colors
In the beginning of the Heian (平安) period, the Emperor Saga (嵯峨天皇) built his villa in this land of Saga (嵯峨). On the vast premises of the...
Akane Kibune
Mar 25, 20181 min read
Flowers at Historical Sites
Spring in Kyoto becomes even more attractive with many kinds of flowers. Everybody starts to speak about Ohanami (お花見, cherry blossom...
Akane Kibune
Mar 25, 20181 min read
Hakoseko (box-shaped accessory) and Futokorogatana (dagger knife) for Brides
Have you ever heard of a term Hakoseko (筥迫)? Hakoseko is a box-shaped accessory for brides, or girls in Shichi-go-san costume (七五三,...
Beniko
Mar 25, 20181 min read
Konoe no Itozakura (Weeping-Branch Cherry Tree) at Kyoto Gyoen National Garden
If you ask me, "what is the best spot to enjoy the view of early blooming weeping cherry tree?", I would reply, "please try Konoe no...
Akane Kibune
Mar 25, 20181 min read
Jinchoge Flowers
It's already spring here in Kyoto. In Japan, the scent of Jinchoge (沈丁花, Winter daphne) flower announces the arrival of spring, and it...
Akane Kibune
Mar 23, 20181 min read
KIMONO Passport
Aiming at increasing Kimono popularity in Kyoto, Kyoto prefecture and city offer "KIMONO Passport" to the public. Please visit membership...
Beniko
Mar 23, 20181 min read
Ichigensan Okotowari, No Entry without Introduction
In Kyoto, it's a well-known fact that there are considerable number of shops and restaurants where first time customers are refused to...
Beniko
Mar 22, 20182 min read
A Statue of Buddha at Konkai Komyoji Temple
Konkai Komyoji (金戒光明寺), also known as Kurotani-san (くろ谷さん), is a famous temple of the Pure Land sect of Buddhism called Jodo shu (浄土宗) in...
Akane Kibune
Mar 15, 20181 min read
Asebi Flowers (Japanese Andromeda)
In Nijyushi-sekki (二十四節気, 24 divisions of the year in Japanese old almanac), the day of Keichitsu (啓蟄) fell on March 6 this year. It is...
Akane Kibune
Mar 15, 20181 min read
Inari Sushi, a Specialty of Fushimi District
When I was a child, my father often took me to Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine (伏見稲荷大社). The shrine is the headquarters of the god Inari of...
Akane Kibune
Mar 12, 20181 min read
Attire for Noh Play
This time, I'd like to write about Noh Shozoku (能装束), the attire for Noh (能, a form of classical Japanese musical drama) play. In the era...
Beniko
Mar 12, 20182 min read
Dandelions and Adonis Flowers
After the arrival of the plum blossom season, Tanpopo (たんぽぽ, Dandelion) and Fukujyuso (福寿草, Adonis) flowers begin to appear on many...
Akane Kibune
Mar 10, 20181 min read
Camellia at Kurotani-san
The Konkai Komyou-ji (金戒光明寺), also known as Kurotani-san (くろ谷さん), is an old temple in Kyoto established by Honen Shonin (法然上人, the...
Akane Kibune
Mar 10, 20181 min read
Cherry Blossoms at JR Momoyama Station
The wind is still cold but spring is definitely drawing near. I saw early blooms of winter cherry at JR Momoyama (桃山) station. The...
Akane Kibune
Mar 10, 20181 min read
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