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Kyoto Stroll 003 - Hakumai Shamisen

On a chilly spring night, at "Omen" near Ginkaku-ji, Hakumai Yamada played the shamisen, taking us on a journey into the world of traditional Japanese music. It felt like Edo-period J-pop coming to life right before our eyes!

Apr 19

Kyoto in Flux: Rain, Rickshaws, and the Price

Ebisu Shrine of Gion, Kyoto. Kyoto in the rain possesses a unique, melancholic charm. Clad in a raincoat, a rickshaw puller passes by Ebisu Shrine—a sanctuary dedicated to business prosperity. While the rain chills the air outside, he is drenched in the sweltering heat of his own labor within. Yet, he never falters, maintaining a warm conversation with his passengers and sharing the rich tapestry of local culture with a genuine smile. In the rain-slicked corridors of old Kyot

Apr 11

A Spring Night’s Encounter

Maiko and Guest: A Midnight Selfie Under the Cherry Blossoms A spring night like poetry, candlelight like a painting. At Gion Tatsumi Bridge, cherry blossoms drift like clouds, as geishas accompany guests under the illuminated night sakura. The ancient romance of candlelit wanderings, revived in Kyoto, where light and shadow intertwine, evoking dreams of millennia past.

Apr 6

とやま, the Rich Mountain

There is a place where is the gate to the treasure moutain. K In Toyama, the most breathtaking moment is standing by the shores of Toyama Bay, gazing across the deep blue waters at the majestic, snow-capped peaks of the Tateyama Kurobe range. There are very few places in the world where you can experience such a dramatic contrast—looking from the sea level up toward mountains soaring over 3,000 meters. This panoramic view of the continuous snowy ridges unfolding over the ocea

Mar 1