Hi,I’m Keiko from Osaka! Gion is one of the hanamachi (geisha district) in Kyoto. Gion has been successful in retaining the traditional machiya (the townhouses of traditional style) and teahouses where geisha host their guests. Strolling the picturesque Gion gives you the feeling of being transported back to the old Japanese days of geisha, which・・・
Archive List for April 2018
Local tells Top 5 best Kimono Rental Places in Kyoto!Experience the real kimono
Hi,I’m Keiko from Osaka! One of your “To Dos” in Kyoto must be wearing kimono and stroll around the traditional town of Kyoto. You would actually see many tourists walking around in Kyoto wearing Kimono, and you might have notice that some rented kimono look slightly “off” compared to the ones worn by maiko or・・・
Local tells Top 5 best Steakhouses in Kyoto!Enjoy Japanese premium beef!
Hi,I’m Keiko from Osaka! If you are in Japan, there is no way but for you to sample Japanese premium beef. Branded beef or wagyu, Japanese beef are now known worldwide as one of the best. Their marbling and flavors are unlike others. Though the steak and beef culture are more recent ones in Japan,・・・