Decades ago, Sushi and Tempura were the two dishes always mentioned as Japanese food by Non-Japanese people. But in the past few years, Japanese Beef has been getting much more popular and it’s now one of the reasons many overseas travelers come to Japan: to enjoy it. How powerful the […]
Ramen can be described as THE Japanese Food – there are tons of styles and tastes, so it’s impossible for me to talk about the whole variety and styles you can find all over the country (yes, each region has its own style!). But today, I will tell you all […]
Japanese cuisine is one of the most popular and also highly reputed cuisines in the world. There are many ways to describe the qualities of Japanese cuisine and one of them is to “bring the best out of the ingredients”. There are a lot of amazing cuisines in the world […]
Arashiyama district, on the west side of Kyoto city, is surrounded by beautiful nature, mountain and river. Because of its beauty and sophisticated atmosphere, Arashiyama was popular area for Nobles from the Heian Era to build their holiday houses. This is the reason why Arashiyama is often featured in old […]
Kyoto is indeed the one of the most popular destinations in Japan from both locals and international travelers. It has many different charms and highlights but the best is to enjoy the traditional atmosphere and Gion district is one of the areas you can feel it best. RIGOLETTO SMOKE GRILL […]
Kyoto – it’s definitely one of the most well known cities, not only in Japan, but all over the world. It offers a huge variety of sightseeing spots, an authentic historical atmosphere, world class gourmet food, and much more… So when staying in Kyoto, you want to maximize your limited […]
On the foothills of the mountain, North-west of Kyoto, is a city called Takagamine. In ancient days, it was one of the centers of arts and culture, and the home of reputed artist, Honami Koetsu. ROKU KYOTO was born from such an environment, with beautiful nature and cultural history. ROKU’s […]
At Demachiyanagi Station, I changed to Eizan train and arrived at Yase-Hiei-Yamaguchi Station, the edge of Kyoto city. There, I was welcomed by a breathtaking view of Rurikoin in Autumn. Rurikoin temple became very popular thanks to beautiful pictures on Social Networks, of autumn leaves reflected to the table. This […]
In older times, Elementary schools served, of course as an education center, but also as an important gathering spot for local authorities and the traditional communities. So when a school that has been in use for over 80 years closes down, it can either disappear forever, or become reborn with […]
In January 2019, a new hotel, THE THOUSAND KYOTO opened right next to JR Kyoto Station. The Grand Stairs is a unique space with natural light, creating a luxurious atmosphere and symbolizing THE THOUSAND KYOTO. Indeed, this is the charm of the hotel and gives a feeling of spaciousness and […]