Ikenobo Flower Arrangement Art Collection
[caption id="attachment_3262" align="alignleft" width="640"] Ikenobo Flower Arrangement Art[/caption] If you are in Kyoto now (November 9th - 14th 2016), go to a Takashimaya department store or an Ikenobo Kaikan building to see the traditional flower arrangement collection provided by Ikenobo. Ikenobo is the biggest flower arrangement sect in Japan, whose…
Christmas Illumination at Kyoto Station & Underground
If you are in Kyoto now (November 5th - December 25th), go to Kyoto station and underground area of the station to see the Christmas illumination. Since Japan has no tradition to celebrate the Thanksgiving, we will move to the Christmas right after the Halloween. And you will be able…
Go to Shinsenen for Silent Kyogen Play
If you are in Kyoto now (November 4th - 6th 2017), go to Shinsen-en garden to watch the traditional theatrical play, called Kyogen. This show has been held annually for about 110 years here at Shinsen-en garden. The shows will be held at 18:30 - 21:30 on November 4th, 13:00…
Traditional Poem Ceremony at Jonangu Shrine in Kyoto
If you are in Kyoto now (November 3rd 2016), go to Jonangu Shrine in Kyoto to see Kyokusui no Utage. Kyokusui no Utage is a traditional poem ceremony, where seven "Waka" (Japanese poem, which is longer than a Haiku) masters (5 men, 2 ladies) create and write a poem according…
Want to Try Japanese Beef in Kyoto? Then Go to Kyoto Beef Festival
If you are in Kyoto now (November 30th 2016), go to Kyoto City Hall to try savory Kyoto beef. This is a wonderful event for serious beef foodies, who have been looking for an opportunity to try Japanese Beef also known as Wagyu while staying in Japan. At the Kyoto…
Go to Kyoto Station Underground to See Art Collaboration
If you are in Kyoto now (October 11th - October 23rd 2016), go to the underground area of Kyoto Station, called Porta. During this period, Porta displays some unique artworks that feature 4 different style of artworks, which are pottery, Japanese painting, photograph, and gold leaf cutting. It is an…
Go to Kyoto National Museum to Learn about Ryoma Sakamoto
If you are in Kyoto now (October 15th - November 27th 2016) and interested in Japanese history, then go to Kyoto National Museum. During this period, Kyoto National Museum will hold a special collection dedicated to Ryoma Sakamoto, who was one of the most important figures behind Japan's modernization. There…