Inari Sushi, a Specialty of Fushimi District
When I was a child, my father often took me to Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine (伏見稲荷大社), the head shrine of the god Inari of Japan,...
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Attire for Noh Play
This time, I'd like to write about Noh Shozoku (能装束), the attire for Noh (能, a form of classical Japanese musical drama) play. In the era...
Dandelion and Adonis Flowers
After the arrival of plum blossom season, Tanpopo (たんぽぽ, Dandelion) and Fukujyuso (福寿草, Adonis) flowers can be seen on many grassy...
Camellia at Kurotani-san
The Konkai Komyou-ji (金戒光明寺), also known as Kurotani-san (くろ谷さん), is an old temple in Kyoto established by Honen Shonin (法然上人, the...
Cherry Blossoms at JR Momoyama Station
The wind is still cold but I can feel spring is drawing near. I saw early blooms of winter cherry at JR Momoyama station. They look so...
Monument of Battle at Gokonomiya Shrine
This year is the 150th anniversary of Meiji Restoration (明治維新, Meiji Ishin), as well as the Battle of Toba and Fushimi (鳥羽伏見の戦い). In the...
Yuzen Nagashi (Washing Kimono Silks in the River)
In Kyoto city, surrounded by mountain ranges from three directions, run many beautiful rivers from the north to the south. In old times,...
Kimono for Hinamatsuri (Girl's Festival)
Hinamatsuri (雛祭り, Girl's Festival) is a Japaneses traditional event annually held on March 3rd, where people celebrate and pray for the...
Roubai Flowers at Kyoto Gyoen National Garden
Some hints of spring are showing up all around in Kyoto. Sweet scents of plum flowers are in the air. At Kyoto Gyoen National Garden...
Hina Dolls Now Displayed at Oike Bettei Branch
Hinamatsuri (おひなさん, 雛祭り, Girls' Doll festival, a Japanese tradition to celebrate and pray for the health of girls in the family) is...
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