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2017年12月16日

Enrian Temple in Sagano District

One of the best autumn foliage I saw this year was that of Enrian (厭離庵) temple in the Sagano (嵯峨野) district. The color of the leaves was nothing but flaming red. Fujiwara no Teika (藤原定家), a famous poet in the Heian (平安) era, built the Ogura villa (小倉山荘) in this land to compile the Ogura ・・・

2017年12月15日

Knots of OBI Belts

Today, many variations of Obi (帯) knots are enjoyed in Kimono (着物) fashion. Pic. 1 shows a gorgeous frill-styles for Furisode (振袖, long sleeved formal Kimono for unmarried woman). The Otaiko (お太鼓, square) style in the pic. 2 is for Tomesode (留袖, the most formal Kimono for married women) and Homongi (訪問着, formal Kimono). There ・・・

2017年12月14日

KIMONO for Mature Ladies

Lately, Kimono (着物) with simple patterns are gaining popularity. Every time I come across ladies in elegant and mature-look Kimono, I find myself lost in admiration. Especially when I happen to see nice combination with lovely accessories, I try to learn the idea…. The other day, I saw a lady in chic Tsumugi (紬, pongee) ・・・

2017年12月13日

Good Luck Charm of Yokihi Kannon

What is the women’s eternal wishes? The answer is BEAUTY. Young girls’ wishes for beauty are intense because they have to find their partners. However, it is all the same for mature women. I don’t care for boys anymore, but still want to keep my beauty and hope the age wouldn’t try to catch me. ・・・

2017年12月11日

Autumn Foliage at Jojakko-ji Temple

If you ask me what is the best season in Kyoto, I would answer it’s the autumn foliage season. This year again, I visited a lot of places to see beautiful autumn leaves. Amongest those places, I especially liked Jojakko-ji (常寂光寺) temple located at the hillside of Mt. Ogura (小倉山) in the Arashiyama (嵐山) district. ・・・