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...
Ninomaru Goten at Nijo CastleThis year is the 150th anniversary of Meiji Ishin (明治維新, political restoration at the beginning of the Meiji period). Since last year was...
Get Dressed in Kimono by a ProfessionalAt the times of my mother and grandmother, Kimono was to quickly wear by themselves just before leaving the house. However, now it's a...
White Plum Blossoms at Kyoto Gyoen National GardenIt's getting to be the season for plum flower viewing. Today, Hanami (花見) usually means cherry blossom viewing. However, in the Nara...