History of Kamogawa Nouryou Yuka Verandas
One of the famous features of Kyoto is the summertime “Nouryou Yuka” verandas at restaurants and bars along the Kamo
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Why is Kyoto’s Left Ward on the right, and Right Ward on the left?
Kyoto is divided into districts called “ku”, usually translated as “ward”. So, in addition to having a city hall, there
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Mamoru Ichimura -Traditional Wood Block Printer
Just outside the southern gate of Kyoto’s oldest Zen temple, Kenninji, you may have come upon a small “museum” selling
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A True Samurai Experience
The sword wielding samurai as seen in the many Akira Kurosawa movies is a one of the most prominent images
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Restaurant Review: Oicho – charcoal grilled yakitori
Oicho is a fun, reasonably-priced upscale yakitori restaurant where you grill it yourself over a charcoal brazier at your table.
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Some notes on Japanese Etiquette
When traveling, people sometimes leave their common sense at their hometown airport to be picked up when they return home.
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Tempura Endo Yasaka
This restaurant, which has become a chain of restaurants stretching to Beverly Hills, is among the most famous Kyoto establishments,
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