Gion Matsuri (festival) vol.1
Hello everyone, this is KOTO Kyoto. In July, we have entered the second half of 2021. We can’t believe it’s already July. Doesn’t time fly? Live each day to the...
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A Japanese sweets to eat only June in Kyoto.”
Hello everyone, this is KOTO Kyoto. Summer coming to Kyoto finally. This season.Do you know that you can eat a Japanese traditional sweets only in Kyoto on 30th June?...
A traditional printing technique in Japan
Hello everyone, this is KOTO Kyoto. We went to the dye works for a meeting in Kyoto.(we always do business with them.) We will introduce to them this time. ...
A seasonal change of Kimono
Hello everyone, this is “KOTO Kyoto”. Since the beginning of June, it got hot all of a sudden in Kyoto Japan.The Japanese summer is hot and humid, especially Kyoto is...
A seasonal change of clothing “Koromo-Gae” in Japan
Hello everyone, this is KOTO Kyoto. It’s already in June this year, and half a year has passed. Recently we feel at how quickly time flies. Now, June is...
Spring Photoshoot in Kyoto
A behind-the-scenes look at our latest photoshoot, working with an amazing photographer and gorgeous model on a beautiful sunny spring day.
HINAMATSURI -Doll ’s Festival
March 3rd is Doll ’s Festival. In Japanese, it is called Hinamatsuri, but the kanji for this chick is originally read as "hiina" and means all small adorable things. ...
The Plum Blossoms are Blooming in Kyoto!
The plum blossoms of Japan's ancient capital are exceptionally beautiful in February and March when they signal the coming of spring. Their brilliant white, red, and pink flowers add color...
A Brief Guide to the Japanese Kimono
The Kimono is a traditional Japanese garment worn until the introduction of Western clothing culture in the Meiji era. Due to the influx of clothes from the Meiji era, it...
The Beauty of Kyoto in Winter
This morning was the coldest of the year, and in some areas, we enjoyed the snowy landscape.Kyoto, where we are located, is shaped like a basin, so it has a...
Traditional Japanese New Year Dish: O-Zoni
A happy new year to all of you! In Japan, we traditionally eat three celebratory meals on January 1–3: New Year dishes Ozoni Toso My favorite is Ozoni. It is...
Traditional Japanese New Year Dish: O-Sechi
Happy New Year! Osechi is a festive dish eaten on New Year's Day. It's a big deal for many Japanese families, especially those whose members live in different cities for...