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2018年4月5日

Kusaki Zome, Dyeing Method with Vegetables and Plants

The interesting thing about Kusaki zome (草木染め, a dyeing method with plants) is that the colors are extracted from not only plants, but also from vegetable skins or even insects. Ever since the Heian (平安) period, Kusaki zome method has been traditionally employed for creating gorgeous Kimono (着物) such as Juni-hitoe (十二単, 12 layered kimono ・・・

2018年4月5日

Midorogaike, a Mysterious Pond and Ancient Flowers

Since long time ago, Midorogaike (深泥池) located in the northern Kyoto has been subject to paranormal phenomena. Still today, the pond is enveloped in profound quietness and looks somewhat spooky. However, the pond is famous not only for its ghost stories, but also for its ecological environment. Surprisingly, some plants growing in the pond has ・・・

2018年4月5日

It was awesome!

*Rating : ★★★★★The experience was really awesome! The staff members made a lot of effort to give adv ice on the best suitable clothings to wear. Also the photographer at our first day Lin was amazing! We have now pictures of a lifetime! Also the photographaer at our second day was again very good! It ・・・

2018年4月4日

Macha Soft Ice Cream at Heian Saryo Cafe

At this season every year, Heian Jingu Shrine (平安神宮) is crowded with many visitors enjoying the view of red Shidare-zakura (枝垂れ桜, weeping cherry blossom). The shrine is adorned with vivid vermilion lacquered constructions and is filled with graceful atmosphere with 250 cherry tree on the premises. I enjoyed the visit there a lot, watching the ・・・

2018年4月4日

Cherry Blossoms and Fushimi Canal Jikkokubune Boats

The Fushimi (伏見) district is very famous for its quality water. That is why Fushimi was described as 伏水 (underground water) in the old times. Since Fushimi is one of the most notable places for Sake (酒, Japanese rice wine) production in Japan, I, as a huge Sake lover, am very excited visiting here. When ・・・