Inuyarai
The inuyarai, a slanted lattice of wooden or bamboo slats, has been a hallmark of Kyoto’s streets for centuries, likely dating back…
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Thanksgiving In Kyoto
Finding turkey isn’t easy in Kyoto. Fortunately, we found a company in Nagoya that imports turkey (www.themeatguy.jp). This meant scheduling a delivery…
Sakura In Kyoto
Springtime — when the sakura blossoms fall like large flakes of snow upon your feet.
Autumn In Kyoto
Chionin (知恩院) You might have seen this temple’s impressive stairs in the movie The Last Samurai. The head temple of the Jōdo-shū,…