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Kyoto Fushimi Sake Cider

Kyoto Fushimi Sake Cider
Yamamoto Honke sake brewery, established in 1677, is a among the oldest sake breweries in Fushimi, the sake brewing district of Kyoto. On June 1st of this year, Yamamoto Honke released a new and novel... read more

Kyoto Accomodation: ‘The Screen’ Boutique Hotel

Kyoto Accomodation: ‘The Screen’ Boutique Hotel
The Screen is a bit of an anomaly for ancient Kyoto, but a one of a kind place to stay and well worth your consideration. I have passed by The Screen countless times and been in once to have a look ar... read more

Kyoto Beauty Shrine: Yasaka Sub-shrine Utsukushi Gozensha

Kyoto Beauty Shrine: Yasaka Sub-shrine Utsukushi Gozensha
There is a shrine for just about anything that you can imagine in Kyoto, and quite a few for things that you might not be able to imagine. This one is for beauty. When you come to town you can stop by... read more

Hiking in Kyoto: Daimonji Yama (Mt. Daimonji)

Hiking in Kyoto: Daimonji Yama (Mt. Daimonji)
Daimonji-yama, part of the East Mountains, or Higashiyama, as they are called in Japanese, is a great place for a memorable and not too challenging hike. Daimonji-yama offers the most accessible and e... read more

Where to Buy Furoshiki in Kyoto: Karakusaya and Kakefuda

Where to Buy Furoshiki in Kyoto: Karakusaya and Kakefuda
People abroad seem very interested in the traditional Japanese furoshiki these days, and with good reason; they are beautiful, useful and help us to me more environmentally friendly. Furoshiki make gr... read more

Kyoto Knife Shrine: Yasaka Sub-shrine Hamono Jinja

Kyoto Knife Shrine: Yasaka Sub-shrine Hamono Jinja
This shrine holds a memorial service for worn out knives every year. The shrine accepts old knives and other cutting instruments that have served their human owners. Japanese give thanks to their kniv... read more
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Sightseeing

Kyoto Knife Shrine: Yasaka Sub-shrine Hamono Jinja Kyoto Used Book Fair at Chion-ji Temple - Autumn

The Autumn Used Book Fair (Aki-no-Furuhon Matsuri) in Kyoto takes place every year at Chio...

Kyoto Knife Shrine: Yasaka Sub-shrine Hamono Jinja Kyoto Daimonji Viewing Party at Hirosawa Pond

Daimonji, or properly, Gozan-no-Okuribi is a very fascinating and unique ceremonial event ...

Dining

Kyoto Knife Shrine: Yasaka Sub-shrine Hamono Jinja The Taste of Real Sake in Kyoto: Sake Bar Asakura (with Fluent English Service)

"Welcome to the world of REAL SAKE!! Have you ever tasted fruity, rich flavored sake, unpa...

Kyoto Knife Shrine: Yasaka Sub-shrine Hamono Jinja Kyoto Best Cheap Eats: Ootoya Teishoku Restaurant (800 yen)

Ootoya Gohan-dokoro is conveniently located in the bustling Sanjo-Kawaramachi neighborhood...

Stores

Kyoto's Ghost Candy Shop Kyoto's Ghost Candy Shop

In Japan, summer is the season when people think about the deceased more than any other ti...

Kyoto Knife Shrine: Yasaka Sub-shrine Hamono Jinja Beautifully Frightening: Kyoto Aloha Shirt Marker Pagong's Haunted House PR Coup

Why go to a haunted house in the summer? According to Japanese culture, there is a good re...

Accommodation

Kyoto Knife Shrine: Yasaka Sub-shrine Hamono Jinja Kyoto Accomodation: 'The Screen' Boutique Hotel

The Screen is a bit of an anomaly for ancient Kyoto, but a one of a kind place to stay and...

Experience

Kyoto Knife Shrine: Yasaka Sub-shrine Hamono Jinja Experience Processing and Making Your Own Tea at Fukujuen Kobo in Uji

Fukujuen is one of the most famous tea companies in Kyoto and has over 210 years of histor...

Museum

Kyoto Knife Shrine: Yasaka Sub-shrine Hamono Jinja 知られざる賀茂祭りと祇園御霊会ー京における水の信仰をめぐってー

民俗学者で佛教大学教授の八木透先生の講演会に参加しました。題名は「知られざる賀茂祭りと祇園御霊会ー京における水の信仰をめぐってー」です。平安貴族の装束を身にまとった行列で有名な賀茂...

Kyoto Knife Shrine: Yasaka Sub-shrine Hamono Jinja Trying to Open Kyoto: Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts 'Fureaikan'

Today I went to the Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts at Miyakomesse. I was about to say ...

Shokunin

京都北山林業伝統技法「本仕込」研修会 – 尾島組 京都北山林業伝統技法「本仕込」研修会 – 尾島組

私は今年も京都北山の中源株式曾社「本仕込」研修会に参加しました。このイベントでは尾島俊明氏の尾島組の「本仕込」作業を見えます。尾島俊明氏は北山の「本仕込」の事を説明した時に私はiP...

Kyoto Knife Shrine: Yasaka Sub-shrine Hamono Jinja Bon Appetit Magazine Photoshoot at Kichisen

Iron Chef defeater Chef Yoshimi Tanigawa, said to carry the future of Kyoto cuisine on his...

Artist

Kyoto Knife Shrine: Yasaka Sub-shrine Hamono Jinja Kyoto Noh Theater Kotsuzumi Drum Performer: Naoyasu Sowa

The art of Noh theater is a complex mixture of dance, drama, music and poetry that was for...

Kyoto Knife Shrine: Yasaka Sub-shrine Hamono Jinja Kyoto 'Biwa Hoshi' Musician: Kyokusei Katayama

Kyokusei Katayama is a master of the traditional Japanese musical instrument called the bi...

Product

Kyoto Knife Shrine: Yasaka Sub-shrine Hamono Jinja Kyoto Kitayama Lumberjack Sushi

To make this sushi, in addition to a kitchen, a woodshop is required! Masakazu Hatadan run...

Kyoto Knife Shrine: Yasaka Sub-shrine Hamono Jinja Kyoto Kitayama Sugi 'Meiboku' Hand Carved Chopsticks

Yesterday I was back up in Kitayama, the North Mountains of Kyoto, working on my new 'lumb...

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