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Sakura Weekend

As the Sakura season is finishing for another year, I took some shots on the weekend taking advantage of the good weather. Where did you enjoy the Sakura…

Daitokuji Temple

Daitokuji Temple is located in the North part of Kyoto City near Kinkakuji and was founded in 1315. It covers a large area and operates over 20 sub-temples within it. It is a working Temple and you can practice Zazen training on the weekends after 5pm if you make a booking. I was lucky enough to be able to participate in this on my visit.

Temple Mail in Teramachi

Thought it was interesting to see the postman rush down on his bike through the Temple to deliver the mail.

Kyoto Lunch, Zakkoku Rice

I have been in Kyoto and was enjoying some very nice food both at lunch and dinner time. One of my favorite restaurants here is called Mumokuteki. The…

Sakuramochi, Wagashi

I had some tea and Sakuramochi while in Kyoto. Sakuramochi is a type of wagashi, Japanese sweets, made from red bean paste and wrapped in a sakura leaf.…

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Tokyo Sky Tree will be opened on May 22,2012. The height is 634m.

Ishiyama Temple

Ishiyama Temple （石山寺） in Shiga Prefecture, said to have been constructed around 762, is the place where Murasaki Shikibu began writing The Tale of Genji, a well known Japanese literature piece. The Temple can be reached easily from Kyoto Station traveling on the Keihan Railway. The large rock formations and well preserved temple structures make for a nice visit.

Conbini Monday Wk80

Recently we have been improving the Conbini Monday content by having a team of people to assist. One of active members, who has been posting the last few…

Kamogawa, Kyoto

The Kamo river (kamogawa) runs through Kyoto, historically providing an important water supply, but also now allowing people to relax and enjoy nature whilst still being in the heart of the city. It is said the rivers course was diverted to its current location when the palace was constructed in the 8th century when Kyoto was the Heian Capital.

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New iPad3? Get a Kimono iPad Case

I visited Kyoto recently and dropped in on Kyokaori Company where they have been very creative and turned some kimono obi's into brilliantly colorful and…

Travels

I have been away for the last 5 days and have some photos to catch up shortly. Can you guess where I have been?

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Funaya Hotel, Matsuyama, Shikoku

When I traveled to Shikoku and visited Dogo Onsen , I had the chance to stay at Funaya Hotel in Matsuyama. It is where the Emperor and Crown Prince have…

Hikarie, new building in Shibuya

It was a beautiful day again today in Tokyo, with blue skies and higher temperatures. Winter did not seem that cold this year, but today felt like it was…

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Yutenji

The weekends are always a good time for a walk. The weather seems to get better and people on the street seem to be smiling more. I didn't have my main…

Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture

Last year at the end of summer I visited to Suzumushi Temple in Arashiyama, Kyoto and also to Ishiyama Temple which is nearby, but in Otsu City, Shiga…