Nijo Castle & Kyoto Imperial Palace

Have you heard of a restaurant called “Hōsen” in Kawaramachi, Kyoto? “Hōsen” is a restaurant where you can enjoy authentic Cantonese cuisine […]

"Nurarihyon's Grandson," a Japanese manga by Hiroshi Shiibashi. Serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump in 2008, it features yokai as its theme […]

It’s no exaggeration to say that almost everyone living in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, has heard of the long-established Kyoto sushi restaurant “Suehiro.” This place has been featured in the media and magazines […]

"HELLO WORLD" was released on September 20, 2019. Director Tomohiko Ito is also known for *Your Name.*, but...

If you like sweets, don't you sometimes have an irresistible craving for tarts? Tarts are a pastry that originated in France and are made of fruit and [...]...

Golden Week will soon arrive. We hope that every day will be meaningful for your children... and their parents [...].

Deaimon" TV animation started to air on April 6, 2022. Set in Midorimatsu, a Japanese confectionery shop in Kyoto, it brings people together with Japanese sweets [...].

The "Gigaku Series (戯言シリーズ)" (ざレごとしりーズ) is a representative work by the author Ishin Nishio, who is known for his work on Bakemonogatari. There are a total of six titles in nine books [...].

One story appeared in Comic Blade BROWNIE, which was released on December 10, 2008, and all five volumes of the book were released [...].

Have you ever heard of Rozanji Temple, a famous sightseeing area in Kyoto? Rozanji Temple is located in Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto City, and is the site of the Genji [...].

Murakami Kaishindo has long been loved for its cookies, madeleines, Russian cakes, and other simple tastes. It has long been a favorite of the locals [...].

Do you know about the three major festivals in Kyoto? In Kyoto, there are three festivals called Aoi Matsuri, Gion Matsuri, and Jidai Matsuri.

Kyoto has many historic spots, but it also has some of the strongest haunted places that occult lovers are interested in. With [...]...

Omelette rice is unbelievably delicious with fluffy eggs.... I think omelette rice is a popular Western food for both children and adults [...].

Have you ever heard of a store called "Premarche Gelateria" located on Sanjokai Street? This is a place where Kyoto sweets and [...]...

Tominokoji Shin" has appeared in Kansai TV media. This French restaurant is located in Masuya-cho, Nakagyo-ku, [...].

There are many great cafes in Kyoto, but "MIX PANDA COFFEE" in Kamigyo-ku [...].

Do you know a glass studio store called "Glass Studio nazuna nana" located in Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto? The store here [...].

Have you ever heard of "Seimei Shrine" located in Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto? This shrine is dedicated to Abe no Seimei, who is said to have been an astronomer [...].

One of the ingredients that come to mind when thinking of Japanese sweets is, by far, "anko" (red bean paste). Anko is a sweet bean paste made from grains of red bean paste, ko [...]...

We have seen and heard the phrase "Kyoto is a city of bread" in various media, and this image has become firmly established. However! Bread [...].

This is the second in a series of articles introducing Kyoto's sightseeing spots, divided into “wards”! You may know the names of temples and shrines familiar to you from history textbooks [...].

Kyoto is the ancient capital of Japan. Many people know the names of temples and shrines, but are not quite sure of their location within Kyoto [...].

The temperature has been rising dramatically recently, and it is becoming more and more like spring day by day. Speaking of spring, the cherry blossoms are the best part of the season. There [...]...

From late March to April, cherry blossoms are in full bloom in Kyoto. In conjunction with the cherry blossom viewing season, Japanese confectionery shops offer seasonal cherry blossom [...].

Have you ever been to the Kyoto Gyoen? The Kyoto Gyoen is a green area surrounding the Kyoto Imperial Palace. The Kyoto Imperial Palace is home to a thousand [...] from the Heian Period to the Meiji Period.

Peach blossoms are darker pink than someiyoshino. The best time to view them is from mid-March to late April, about the same time as the cherry blossoms [...].

What is an Onmyoji? What exactly is an Onmyoji? Dramas, movies, games, and anime [...].

Valentine's Day will soon arrive again this year. In department stores, convenience stores, Japanese confectionery stores, and various stores in Kyoto, Valentine's Day products are [...]...

February 3 is Setsubun day every year. When we spend Setsubun day at home, we throw beans and eat ehomaki (rolls wrapped in ehoumaki, a traditional Japanese sweet made with soybeans). Among the shrines and temples in Kyoto [...].

Have you ever felt an elegant fragrance when you got off at the Hachijo exit of Kyoto Station? The author returned from a trip and this aroma [...].

The year 2022 is only a few days away. The Chinese zodiac sign for 2023 is "癸卯" (癸卯). The Chinese zodiac sign is [...].

The morning and evening temperatures are getting colder and the city of Kyoto is now in winter mode. And then comes the most festive season of the year, Christmas [...].

As autumn comes to an end, the city is suddenly in Christmas mode. However, as you know, Kyoto has a strong image of Japanese style with many temples and shrines [...].

It is already the season of autumn leaves. As the red colors of the autumn leaves begin to color the streets of Kyoto, many people from all over the country come to visit the city and take a moment to [...]...

Did you know that in Kyoto, special openings of cultural properties are held twice a year, in spring and fall? The official name of this event is "Kyoto Special Open House of Undisclosed Cultural Properties" [...].

Did you know that there is an event called the Inoko-no-Iwai (Boar Festival)? The month of the Boar (October in the lunar calendar), or November in the current [...].

The time for new rice has arrived! Every fall, new rice is shipped and it is the season for delicious rice. So this time, Kyoto is [...].

Ice cream is one of the things that I crave for irresistibly during the hot season. I especially love gelato! Gelato is an Italian [...].

Doughnuts are popular as a three o'clock snack or after dinner dessert. They can be plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or coated with chocolate [...].

Hello I love you I recently introduced 6 shaved ice stores in Kyoto, but as a shaved ice lover, I would like to introduce more stores [...].

Kikyo, or Chinese bellflower, has impressive petals in cool colors such as blue, white, and light purple. In Kyoto, these flowers bloom from summer to autumn, and just looking at them is refreshing [...].

In this issue, we would like to introduce a wagashi (Japanese confectionery) that is served in Kyoto in June. Its name is "mizunazuki. In late May, wagashi stores in Kyoto [...].

With the weather getting warmer by the day, it is time for a fun outing. Kyoto has many sightseeing spots, temples and shrines, but [...]...

Kyoto has three major festivals: Gion-machi, Aoi Matsuri, and Jidai Matsuri, which are held in May at Kamigamo Shrine and Shimogamo Shrine.

Many people think of "red seals" when they think of shrines and temples. The "red seal" itself is a symbol of the visit to a shrine or temple, and is a symbol of [...]...

The Kyoto Imperial Palace is a popular tourist attraction in Kyoto City. Across Karasuma-dori, which borders the western side of the city, is a shrine with deep ties to Sugawara Michizane, the god of learning, [...].