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 GardenSome hints of spring are showing up all around in Kyoto. Sweet scents of plum flowers are in the air. At Kyoto Gyoen National Garden...
Honmaru Yaguramon Gate at Nijo CastleThere are many culturally and historically important gate constructions at Nijo (二条) caslte. Among them, Homaru Yaguramon* (本丸櫓門) gate, a...