Clik here to view.
Japanese sandals dyed with real Uji matcha are here to whisk you off your feet
Luckily, the shoes themselves will stay comfortably and cleanly on your feet thanks to a traditional fabric-making technique. Nara, Japan-based shoe company Yamatokobo specializes in traditionally...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics...
Walk the streets of Kyoto like a modern geisha with this exclusive four-piece collection. Converse are widely known for being better quality in Japan, due to the fact that the brand is independently...
View ArticleClik here to view.
This historical Kyoto zen garden is hosting a guitar and beatbox concert
Blending modern beats with the sounds of nature for a one-night-only ambient session. For many, Kyoto is just a list of famous spots to check off an itinerary: the shining golden pavilion, the crowded...
View ArticleClik here to view.
161-year-old Kyoto confectionary maker releases new edible Pokémon lineup
Transforming iconic characters into delicious works of art. Pokémon is a beloved franchise, and you’d be hard-pressed to find anyone in Japan who has not heard of it, even if they have never...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Another side of Kyoto – The prefecture’s top 10 “road stations” for traveling...
We’re headed to Kyoto today, but not to see the temples or shrines. Temples and shrines are the first things that come to mind when travelers think of Kyoto, but the prefecture is also a treasure...
View ArticleClik here to view.
American college student missing in Kyoto, last seen by family one week ago
20-year-old outdoors enthusiast last seen approaching hiking trail east of downtown after sunset. The Japanese police and volunteers are searching for an American college student who went missing in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Body of missing American college student found in Kyoto mountains
20-year-old on family trip to Japan had been missing since May 29. On May 25, 20-year-old James “Weston” Higginbotham arrived in Japan with his parents and younger brother on a family vacation to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Two of Kyoto’s famous temples tackle streetside trash with solar-powered...
Bringing futuristic solutions to historic streets. Upon coming to Japan and exploring the cities, I soon came to one of many realizations: the country has a near-complete lack of public trash cans....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Japan opens shrine for plush toys in Kyoto, offering memorial rites and a...
A heartwarming way to say thank you to the plush toys you have loved, and who have loved you in return. A unique new shrine held its founding ceremony in Japan on 20 June, and attendance wasn’t...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Japanese overnight sightseeing train returns for summer with ramen stops and...
This train turns the journey from Kyoto into a holiday highlight. One of Japan’s most unique sightseeing trains is about to return for another summer season, with the West Express Ginga set to begin...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Shake Shack has five regional shakes hiding on the menu in Japan, and here’s...
Tokyo and Kyoto are just two of the places where you’ll find these secret gems. It’s always fun to see what hidden treasures await on the menu at global chains outside of their home countries, and if...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Dance with demons in Kyoto at this Edo-period Japanese Halloween festival
Turning a samurai film set into a monster dance party with J-pop choreography. Many tourists to the ancient Japanese capital of Kyoto are familiar with its shrines and temples, but less know about its...
View ArticleClik here to view.
61-year-old Kyoto man arrested for playing guitar and radio too loudly for...
Those darn sexagenarians with their loud rock music. A lot of people have music in their hearts, and that’s great, because the rest of us can’t hear it deep inside there without some sort of EKG...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Kyoto receives more foreign tourists than ever before, but fewer visitors say...
Official city survey highlights the issues that left some visitors less than satisfied with their Kyoto experience. Kyoto has long been one of Japan’s most popular tourist destinations, but now the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Starbucks Japan to open Shinkansen platform stores at Kyoto and Nagoya stations
New stores add a fresh taste and aroma to high-speed travel on Japan’s busiest bullet train route. One of the joys of Shinkansen travel is being able to bring your own food and drinks on board....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Kyoto shop turns traditional Japanese kimono into teddy bears, with special...
Mimirin in Gion gives us a new way to embrace Japanese culture… literally. Japanese kimono are an important part of the country’s cultural identity, but with changing lifestyles there are now less and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
You can send your suitcase from Tokyo to Kyoto on the Shinkansen for same-day...
Overlooked luggage-forwarding service will become easier to use this autumn, especially for tourists staying in private rentals like Airbnbs. A ride on the Shinkansen is one of the most enjoyable ways...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Kyoto’s Meiji-era mansion opens a private tearoom with stained glass for just...
A rare East-meets-West tea ceremony in a seldom seen tearoom. A country’s culture is often deep and never-ending, always with new facets to explore, but the point where two cultures meet and blend is...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Kyoto temple bans visitors from wearing kimono
Visitors to 600-year-old temple prohibited from wearing traditional garment following problems caused by those prioritizing cool social media photos over basic manners. Seiraiin is a temple in Kyoto’s...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Join Naked in the Niwa garden: Kyoto Station’s newest spot to craft...
Workshops offer English instruction in making custom gold leaf bags, weaving bamboo baskets, and crafting samurai armor. Many tourists descend upon the historical capital of Japan each day to...
View Article
![Personal Investments • Re: 401k investments [which to choose?]](http://i.imgur.com/wA51OIw.png)
