From Kumamoto to the World
On July 28, a major earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan. As we followed the news about the damage, there was something that stayed on our minds. Some of the tatami products...
News
KOTO Pop-up in Kyoto, Alongside the Season of Aoi Matsuri
Hello from KOTO Kyoto. In Kyoto, the Aoi Matsuri will take place on May 15. It is one of Kyoto’s most historic festivals, with roots dating back to the Heian...
A Matcha We Chose in Kyoto
Hello,this is KOTO. Today, we’d like to share a little story behind the matcha we’ve recently started offering. Visiting a Tea Farm in Kyoto Recently, we visited a tea farm...
New National Treasures: Biwako Canal Facilities
Hello,This is KOTO Kyoto. On my day off today, some exciting news reached us! Biwako Canal Facilities Designated as National Treasures Five sites of the Biwako Canal Facilities...
Discover the Beauty of Kabuki and Kimono through the Film “Kokuhō”
Hello, this is KOTO KYOTO. In Japan, the film “Kokuhō” (“National Treasure”) has become a hot topic.Set in the world of Kabuki, it portrays the lives of artists who...
On this day of peace, I revisit the hopes behind KOTO.
August 6th — Hiroshima Peace Memorial Day. Living in peaceful Japan, it’s easy to take peace for granted.But there are still people around the world facing the pain of war...
Wish Upon a Star...Tanabata Festival
Every year on July 7, a traditional event called Tanabata is held. This day is associated with the story of Orihime and Hikoboshi, who cross the Milky Way to...
【The 60th Anniversary of the Kyoto-Florence Sister City Affiliation】
【The 60th Anniversary of the Kyoto-Florence Sister City Affiliation】 Hello. This is KOTO KYOTO. It has been a long time since we have been here in Italy. We...
![The Grand Roof Ring of Expo 2025 Osaka – A Stunning Glimpse into the Future [YouTube]](http://kotokyotojp.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_9450_{width}x.jpg?v=1749263869)
The Grand Roof Ring of Expo 2025 Osaka – A Stunning Glimpse into the Future [YouTube]
Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan is just around the corner, and one of its most iconic features is already turning heads — the Grand Roof Ring. I’ve just uploaded a...
Good Luck!
Hello, this is KOTO KYOTO.This is KOTO KYOTO. Today, on my way to work, I saw a great blue heron on a nearby canal! I did a...
Events on May 5 ”Children’s day”＆”KURABEUMA”
Japanese celebrate May 5 as “Children’s day”, which is one of the national holidays.The another name of “Children’s day” is “Boy’s festival”. We hang up the carp streamers called...
Testimonial
HelloThis is KOTO Kyoto. Cherry blossom season is over in Kyoto...The season of wisteria flowers is beautiful. Wisteria flowers are called “wisteria trellisWisteria vines are arranged on a trelliswhere wisteria...