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Author: Yumi.H

How to Enjoy Your Spare Time in Kyoto ~Taxis are more than just a means of transportation~

2022-09-212022-09-17 - by Yumi.H

What kind of service do you think of when you hear the word “taxi”? Is it only as a means of transportation? Today I’d like to introduce you to some …

The Seven Autumn Flowers (or Herbs)~Let’s Enjoy Seeing Flowers in the Fields of Autumn~

2022-08-252022-08-12 - by Yumi.H

As you know, Japan has four distinct seasons. Each season is very different from the other, so since ancient times, people in Japan have enjoyed each season’s characteristics, such as …

Bon Festival in Kyoto ~How to Welcome and Send Back One’s Ancestors’ Spirits~

2022-07-282022-07-22 - by Yumi.H

Now I’m writing this in the scorching hot mid-July. With August approaching, most Japanese people look forward to the Bon holiday which is the second biggest holiday after the New …

Make the Most of Natsu Doyo (夏土用), the Hottest Days in Japan

2022-07-092022-07-08 - by Yumi.H

Have you ever eaten Unagi, or eel? It looks really delicious, doesn’t it? There is a Japanese custom of eating eel on a certain day during the hottest days of …

Gokigen-you!~Useful Expressions That Make You Sound Sophisticated~

2022-06-012022-05-27 - by Yumi.H

Do you have any plans to visit Japan? Are you interested in the Japanese language? If so, I’d like to introduce some expressions that make you sound elegant, polite, and …

Onigawara, the Guardian Deity of the Japanese House

2022-04-282022-04-28 - by Yumi.H

In Japanese we have the word “Satsuki Bare” that means a bright clear day in May, and we have more opportunities to look up at the sky than on dark …

Enjoy Viewing Cherry Blossoms in Kyoto

2022-03-262022-03-26 - by Yumi.H

You may know that viewing cherry blossoms is one of the most pleasurable springtime activities in Japan. Since cherry blossoms start blooming in the early spring when it’s getting warmer, …

Soul Food for the People of Ise

2022-03-012022-03-01 - by Yumi.H

Have you ever been to Ise, or have you ever heard of it? Ise is a coastal city in the middle of Mie Prefecture. I’ve never lived there, but I’ve …

The 8 Japanese Virtues From My Perspective

2022-02-032022-02-03 - by Yumi.H

When I think of Japanese virtues, I always remember a book, Nanso Satomi Hakkenden(南総里見八犬伝), by Takizawa Bakin. I read it in elementary school, and through the story, I learned about …

Gift-Giving Culture in Japan

2021-12-282021-12-28 - by Yumi.H

I’m writing this article between the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, and I have a question for you. Did you have a good time on Thanksgiving with your family and get …

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Treasure Hunting at Flea Markets in Kyoto!

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Kinkakuji -how to enjoy Kinkakuji 10 times more-

2021-12-212022-02-04

Uji City ~ the town of history and tea ~

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Exploring the Hidden Gems of Kyoto Station!

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Gokigen-you!~Useful Expressions That Make You Sound Sophisticated~

2022-06-012022-05-27

Akiko - One-of-a-Kind Treasure: Create Your Own Special Randoseru!

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Mori - Understanding Road Signs in Japan

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Asuka - One-of-a-Kind Treasure: Create Your Own Special Randoseru!

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Robyn F - Ozoni: A mochi soup bowl filled with family history and local Japanese culture.

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