The Chic Kyoto Tea House That Reinterpreted Japanese Tea Culture for the Modern Day
Japan’s traditional gem and massive tourist draw Kyoto has green tea treats on every corner. Source: © Grape Japan But for something a bit less…
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Now You Can Experience Traditional Japanese Art in Mixed Reality at Historic Kyoto Temple
Although Japan is known as the country where modernity and tradition collide, Japanese history has never been brought to life by technology quite like this…
Kyoto’s Sanjusangendo Temple of 1001 Buddhist Statues: An Antidote to Instagram Travel Culture
Due to its high concentration of historical and traditional places, Kyoto is the go-to town for tourists on the search for that cultural fix while…
Chocolate Sampler Has World’s Most Intense Matcha Chocolates At 24% Concentration
Ah, matcha, that concentrated essence of green tea, rich in antioxidants and vitamin C. Healthy, invigorating, satisfying, and so good with desserts… Source: © PR…
Astonishing Memo Pads Reveal Intricate Embedded Models The More You Use Them
Updated: February 12th, 2018 You don’t need to be a stationery enthusiast to appreciate this marvel of fine craftsmanship, beauty and utility. With their OMOSHIROI…
Interview with Kyoto Pop Singer Asachill
As our readers may recall, last month, Kyoto pop singer Asachill guided us through the beautiful traditional Kyoto neighborhood of Pontocho where she grew up….
Awesome 360° Panorama Tour Site Lets You Explore Some Of Japan’s Most Gorgeous Areas In Style
With the abundance of awesome sightseeing spots and natural splendor in Japan, it can sometimes be difficult to narrow down a list of “must-go-to” areas…
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The Geishas of Kyoto’s Gion District Gather For A Flamboyant New Year Ceremony [Video]
Geishas and maikos (apprentice geishas) in the hanamachi entertainment quarters of Gion and Pontocho gathered on January 7 to participate in a yearly ceremony to…
Kyoto Night Club LAB.TRIBE : An Entertainment Space Transcending All Genres
There are a few good night clubs in Kyoto, such as World Peace Love which we saw in our coverage of the Pontocho area last…
Kyoto Local Girl Asachill Guides Us Through The Charms of Pontocho
(Updated on October 9, 2018) The beautiful traditional neighborhood of Pontocho in Kyoto, in spite of its small size, is a treasure trove of hidden…
Toei Kyoto Studio Park: Experience The Thrilling World of Japanese Hollywood (Part 2)
(link to Part 1) —————— Toei Kyoto Studio Park The Uzumasa area of Kyoto is often called the Hollywood of Japan. The otherwise unremarkable neighborhood…
Kyoto Gatten’s Succulent Wagyu Tempura Joined By Wagyu Shabu & Sukiyaki This Winter
In Fall 2017, a new star emerged in the Kyoto dining scene, Kyoto Gatten Tempura Pub. Combining the fine art of tempura with the trendy…
Every Year Has A Character: Japan Chooses Its “Kanji of the Year” 2017
For the last 23 years, people in Japan have turned on the evening news on December 12 (Kanji Day) to learn which “kanji of the…
Toei Kyoto Studio Park: Experience The Thrilling World of Japanese Hollywood (Part 1)
(link to Part 2) —————— Toei Kyoto Studio Park The Uzumasa area of Kyoto is often called the Hollywood of Japan. The otherwise unremarkable neighborhood…
Scenic Kyoto Restaurant Bus Tour Puts Traditional Kyoto Restaurant On Wheels
Food on the go is nothing new in Japan. Japanese train passengers, for example, have enjoyed delicious bento boxed lunches in trains from the earliest…