Every year, on December 12th, the kanji of the year is announced at Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto. It is called “今年の漢字® (kotoshi no kanji)” in Japanese. In December, there are many TV programs predicting this year’s kanji. Here is an explanation of the kanji chosen for this year (2024) and those chosen in the past. …
There are thousands of temples in Kyoto so this tiny Kyoto hidden gem is easy to miss! Located in Higashiyama area in Kyoto, the colorful Yasaka Koshindo (八坂庚申堂, official name: Daikoku-san Kongo-ji Koshin-do) temple or “pom pom temple” should definitely be added to your bucket list, especially if you are looking for a unique place …
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You have all heard of incense, this distinctive stick that releases a unique fragrant smoke when burned. Used in many temples in Japan, it is also widely used by particulars at home for many purposes. Japanese incense is renowned for its high quality and the finesse of its fragrance. It has been used in Japan …
Kyotango Kyotango City is located in the northernmost part of Kyoto Prefecture, facing the Sea of Japan. Surrounded by mountains and the sea, Kyotango is full of nature and has become popular among young people in recent years as a place where they can go for a one-day trip and forget their daily lives in …
About Tango Chirimen Tango Chirimen” (“shrunken surface silk textile”) is one of the most famous textiles of Kyotango and is well known throughout Japan. It is a type of silk fabric used for kimonos, and is characterized by its unique bumpy surface.The history of Tango Chirimen dates back to around 1720, when some craftsmen went …
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