Kyoto is not only a tourist city lined with World Heritage sites and historic temples and shrines, but it is also known as the setting for numerous anime and manga works […]
"Detective Conan" is a nationally beloved anime series that enjoys immense popularity both in Japan and abroad. Among its many stories, the one set in Kyoto, "The Crimson School Trip [...]"
When people think of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, they often think of its National Treasure main hall, the “Kiyomizu Stage,” and Otowa Falls, but within the temple grounds there is another special experience spot known only to those in the know […]
Throughout July, Kyoto is completely immersed in the “Gion Festival,” a month-long celebration. With Yasaka Shrine at the center of the festivities, the Yamahoko districts are busy erecting the festival floats […]
Located southwest of Kyoto City, Nagaokakyo City stands on the site of “Nagaokakyo,” which served as the capital for just 10 years, from 784 to 794 […]
Recently, retro-style coffee shops that make you feel as if you’ve slipped back in time to the Showa era have been attracting a lot of attention. With their vibrant colors […]
The corona has settled down a lot and the variety of souvenirs available around Kyoto Station has become very wide. Among them, this time we would like to introduce a Japanese confectionery lover's [...].
The Detective Conan movies set in Kyoto are *A Crimson Love Letter* and *Crossroads in the Labyrinth* […]
Have you heard of a place called “Panel Cafe,” located just a few minutes’ walk from Kawaramachi Station? This place has recently […]
Have any of you ever tried the popular “Ito Kyuemon Parfait” at a café in Uji, Kyoto? That popular […]
