Kyoto 365
Under the veneer of modernity, the city remains filled with countless reminders of a proud past.
Admiring the Moon
As fall starts to make noticed its discrete presence, Japanese people’s sensibility towards nature comes forward once again, expressed through a variety of local events and festivals. They say we entered what they call Chushu no Meigetsu, or Mid Autumn’s Most Beautiful Moon.There are at least five* local moon admiring events in two days here [...]
Takase River Boat Festival
Takase River is now nothing more than a lovely small canal with clear water flowing along Kiyamachi street, but back in Edo era, it used to be an important transportation route in Kyoto. Today, between 10:30 and 16:00, maiko from Pontocho welcome visitors and by passers with green tea.
It was a beautiful day today, and [...]
