Zodiac EMA* in Shimogamo Shrine
"Kamo Mioya Jinja", aka Shimogamo shrine is the oldest shrine in Kyoto, I believe. The shrine surrounded by the sacred forest called...
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IMAYO (Color Trend in Heian Era)
We often hear "this year's color trend is...", something like that from TV or magazines. Well, long time ago back in the Heian era, there...
Merry Christmas in KIMONO
It was just commonsense to me to wear ZORI (Japanese sandals) for KIMONO, however... Lately I've grown accustomed to combinations such as...
Hair Accessories for KIMONO
Talking about hair styles, short hair really suits KIMONO indeed. However, I'm sure you still want to updo your hair and wear gorgeous...
Delicious! Kyoto Cuisine
We often hear from our customers that they would like to try Kyoto cuisine. Frankly speaking, Kyoto cuisine is delicious and very...
Patterns of KIMONO
In KIMONO world, there are so many patterns. Patterns with symbols for good fortune, classy and traditional ones, seasonal ones, ones...
Kyoto Sand (sandwich)
You might think that people in Kyoto have pure Japanese meals everyday and night. Surprising enough, but the consumption of bread in...
Pockets on KIMONO
I usually carry a lot of belongings with me in a large bag. However, it's not a convenient way if you are wearing KIMONO. I say this...
Scents and KIMONO
When you wear KIMONO, would you like to wear perfume or cologne as well？ Well...I myself would like to wear O-KOH (Japanese incense). In...
TENSHIN-HAN (crab omelet on rice）at Marushin Hanten Restaurant
We receive a lot of inquiries from our customers about nice restaurant in Kyoto. The other day, I went to Marushin Hanten and had the...
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