Treasure Hunting at Flea Markets in Kyoto!
Antiques, ceramics, second-hand kimonos, handicrafts, bonsai (盆栽), and other Japanese things. Are you interested in these kinds of items? Or, are you looking for a kind of unique souvenir from …
Tag: Buddhist temple
Five-Storied Pagoda
There are many three- or five-storied pagodas in Japanese temples. This style was introduced to Japan (and South Korea) from India via China. The Indian original was made of stone. …
Maido! (Hello) Greetings from Yao (八尾) City!
Introduction Today, I’ll be introducing Yao City where I was born and raised. It might be a run-of-the-mill town, but it has a warm feeling and is convenient to live …
Shigisan Chogosonji Temple (信貴山朝護孫寺)〜A big tiger gives you a hearty welcome
Introduction It’s the year of the tiger in Chinese zodiac, so I’ll tell you how to have your prayers heard this year. According to legend, if people who were born …
Strolling around Gion (祇園)
Gion, the entertainment district with the atmosphere of ancient Kyoto. You’ve seen pictures or movies of maiko walking briskly along a stone-paved path, haven’t you? We could say this is …
The Allure of Kiyomizu-dera Temple
“Take a chance as if you were jumping off the stage of Kiyomizu!” This is a famous saying, meaning “Put yourself out there, even if you are taking a risk.” …
Kinkakuji -how to enjoy Kinkakuji 10 times more-
See how brilliant it is! As you know, this is Kinkakuji temple (金閣寺, Temple of the Golden Pavilion), which is one of the most worldwide attractive sights. Most tourists will …
How to Enjoy the Fall in Kyoto
As you may know, there are so many places where you can enjoy the fall in Japan. But today, I’d like to introduce one of my favorite routes for a …
Ueno Onshi Park – Tips & History for Authentic Visitors
Ueno Park is famous as one of the cherry-blossom viewing spots or cultural venues which has several amusement facilities such as museums, a zoo, and a concert hall. Beyond that, …
How to Predict the Gender of the Coming Baby: Old Wives’ Tales in Japan.
For most moms/dads-to-be, guessing the gender of the coming baby is very exciting. Of course, you will know it by a particular medical check up like a blood test or …