Hi,I’m Keiko from Osaka! Walking around Kyoto, you will come across charming looking cafes all over the city. Kyoto offers great cafe scenes, from a major coffee chain to a hidden traditional shop. I will introduce you to some of my favorite cafes, which offer distinct Kyoto characteristics. Any of these popular cafes can be・・・
Hi,I’m Keiko from Osaka! Ohara is a tranquil quiet village and the best-kept secret of Kyoto. It is a small valley surrounded with mountains where you can experience the “rural” Japan, though located only 40 minutes to 1 hour away from Kyoto. In recent years, Ohara is slowly becoming popular among expats and foreign tourists・・・
Hi, I’m Keiko from Osaka! This is the second in a breakfast series.I have introduced Top 5 best Breakfast Restaurants in Kyoto before. This time, let me introduce you to great breakfast restaurants that are located right in and around Kyoto Station. Centrally located, these breakfast options will be perfect either on your way out・・・
Hi,I’m Keiko from Osaka! As a saying goes, “breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” Kyoto’s mornings can start fairly early, as it is nice to visit temples and shrines early in the mornings in quiet. How about packing your body and soul with a beautiful and nutritious breakfast first to get ready・・・
Hi,I’m Keiko from Osaka! “Shojin Ryori” is a type of meals that the Buddhist Monks consume in Japan. It is without meat or fish as well as strong spices such as garlic or onions, which are believed to cloud the spirit. Killing of animals is forbidden in the Buddhist traditions. Thus shojin ryori is typically・・・
Hi,I’m Keiko from Osaka! The word “Zen” is appearing everywhere from business books, management strategies, fashion to coloring books. For sure, Zen is becoming popular internationally but what is it really? Kyoto has been the spiritual center of Zen Buddhism in Japan. You can experience Zen in temples’ intricate architectures, beautiful gardens, life-styles of monks・・・
Hi,I’m Keiko from Osaka! Japanese people are obsessed with moss(including me!). This may appear strange to some of you as moss may be considered as unwanted clumps in your gardens or imperfections in some cultures. Yet, the Japanese find peace and beauties in those imperfections. The process of moss formation resonates well with the treasured・・・
