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...
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A seasonal change of Kimono
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...
Traditional Japanese New Year Drink: O-Toso
O-toso is a drink that is enjoyed on New Year's Day to wish for health and longevity. These days, O-toso can refer to drinking standard Japanese sake (rice wine). Originally, the...
Traditional Japanese New Year Noodles: Toshikoshi Soba
Today is the last day of 2020. This year has been tough worldwide, but I am genuinely grateful to have welcomed today with safe health.I'd like to introduce you to...
Japan's Annual Year End Clean-up: O-Souji
Our working year will end today, December 29th, 2020. This year, we started this website. We are still learning and have many things that need improving, but we will continue...