Asia centered Low-cost carriers are put into service at [W:Kansai International Airport] one after another; therefore, the number of tourists from overseas who visit Kyoto is expected to be…

  — ABOUT  Wasabi Stories… —   “Become a Worthy Person to Receive Help From People Around You” Today’s story-teller is Kabuki performer Shutaro Kataoka. His story is about Pontocho…

  Have you heard of small folded packets of fragrant incense called fumikou?  They are usually enclosed with letter paper in an envelope. The person who receives the letter enjoys the…

The rainy season is over. We are in midsummer here, and summer festivals are held throughout the country. The most famous summer festival is the Kyoto Gion Festival, which is…

  As you may know, [W:Kyoto] is one of the popular destinations for tourists visit Japan. And many of them use Kyoto station to access tourist attractions. In the station,…

As an iPhone user, there is a series of iPhone cases that drew my attention. It is JAPAN TEXTURE Special Editions for iPhone 3GS/3G designed by Zohiko.    

    This is really jumbo kimono… It is named “Hana no Kyo” and was made by 40 kimono tie-dye artisans in Kyoto to promote Kyoto tie-dye in 1991.  

    This is a Japanese KYO-yaki plate. Kyo ware is made in Higashiyama area in Kyoto.

Kyoto, the city with countless Japanese historical shrines, temples and architectures. It’s a popular tourists’ destination as well as Tokyo. In such refined city, there is a coffee shop that…

    This is a Japanese SHIMIZU-yaki (KYO-yaki) plate and cups set. Kyo ware is made in Higashiyama area in Kyoto. It started about 1590’s, developed with the popularity of…

Just like the local idol group “AKB48” from Akihabara, Tokyo, Kansai district is burning to produce their own idle groups. “K.K Eleven” consists of 11 girls from [W:Kyoto]. It just…