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Kiyomizu-dera: Kyoto’s Majestic, Must-Visit Temple

Perched on the slopes of Mount Otowa in Kyoto’s Higashiyama district, Kiyomizu-dera Temple is one of […]

Japanese teaware created from the earth, water and soul of Uji The Asahi-yaki pottery kiln has sat a […]

Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine is one of Kyoto’s most iconic landmarks and a must-visit destination for […]

Kyoto is renowned not only for its historic temples and serene gardens but also for its distinctive […]

Forest guide Yutaka Miura Born in 1977 in Kyoto, Miura returned to Kyoto to become a gardener after […]

You know that Japanese is spoken in Japan, but the ways in which the language is spoken across the c […]

Elevating art and calligraphy through masterful reframing Welcome to the art of hyōgu, meaning […]

When you’re in Kyoto, to navigate the city’s public transport system of various buses and trains, tr […]

The story of an ordinary guy who became a mario bros. licensee. In February this year, the gaming wo […]

You may think you know what sumo is about, but this ancient sport dates back centuries and continues […]