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For International ReadersThe stage of Kiyomizudera temple: Its construction and Tobiochi Gankake 清水寺の舞台英語で説明
The main hall and the stage of Kiyomizudera are over a valley, constructed in Kakezukuri (懸造) method.People used to jump off the stage to make their wishes come true.
For International ReadersKyoto station to Kiyomizudera by bus: To avoid busy route
Kiyomizudera temple is the most popular destination for tourist in Kyoto. From Kyoto station, the route 206 bus is always crowded. In this post, I'll show you the other ways to avoid that busy route.
Autumn LeavesToji temple autumn leaves night illumination 2022
Toji provides us with autumn leaves night illumination and special night visit to Kodo hall in 2022. We can admire so-called "3-D mandala" at night.
For International ReadersDaikokuten at Kiyomizudera temple：清水寺の出世大黒天英語で説明
Passing through Todorokimon gate of Kiyomizudera, we catch a glimpse of a Kawaii statute. He is Shusse Daikokuten, a Buddhist deity who welcomes the visitors of the temple for over 500 years.
For International ReadersSennichi Mairi in Kiyomizu-dera temple 2022: 清水寺千日詣り英語で説明
Sennnichi Mairi is a way to visit Shito shrines and Buddhist temples to make our important wish come true. Kiyomizu-dera temple offers us with special one.
For International ReadersGion Matsuri 2022: Sakimatsuri Yoiyama 祇園祭前祭宵山英語で説明
In Gion Matsuri, Yoiyama take place prior to Yamahoko parade. In this article, you can learn the way to enjoy it.
For International ReadersTAKAYAMA COME BACK SPECIAL 2022 in Gion Matsuri!!! 祇園祭鷹山英語で説明
Takayamma is one of the long-lost Yamahoko floats in Gion matsuri. In 2022, it will come back to the parade for the first time in 196 years.
For International ReadersSaihoji/ Kokedeara/Moss temple guide: 西芳寺英語で説明
In this post, you can learn about the meaning of the Zen garden of Saihoji, a.k.a. Kokedera or Moss temple.
For International ReadersKyoto guide: Top 10 sites to visit and annual events and festivals
I'll show you the sites not to be missed: 5 popular ones and 5 underrated ones. On the latter part, you can see popular annual events in Kyoto. Enjoy the ones you would like. 合掌
For International ReadersRurikoin in Fresh Green Aomomiji 2023: 瑠璃光院青もみじ英語で説明
Rurikoin is one of the most underrated place to admire Aomomiji (Maple leaves in fresh green) though it established its reputation as a place to enjoy autumn leaves butIn this post, I'll show you how amazing it is.
For International ReadersTHE AFRO DUCKIES in Konkai Komyoji: MISSING 金戒光明寺のアフロアヒル英語で説明
The Afro duckies are messengers of AFRO BUDDHA in Konkai Komyoji temple. They make 3-D Raigozu to save those who in despair. 金戒光明寺のアヒルさんにつき、英語で説明申し上げます。合掌
For International ReadersThe Rock Garden of Ryoanji hides religious syncretism in Japan
The Zen garden/Rock Garden of Ryoanji temple is one of the most famous gardens in Japan. In this article, we learn about the religious syncretism (Shinto, Buddhism) it hides behind.
For International ReadersSinbutsu Shugo :Shinto and Buddhism co-existence or fusion 神仏習合英語で説明
Shinbutsu Shogo (神仏習合) is a Shinto and Buddhism co-existence or fusion in Japan. It has over 1,600 years of history.
For International ReadersAomomiji night illumination in Tofukuji temple 2021 東福寺の青もみじライトアップ英語で説明
Tofkuji is one of the most famous place to admire autumn leaves in Kyoto. In 2021, it provides us with the first Aomomiji night illumination for the first time in its history. I'll show you what's going on there, 合掌
For International ReadersAomomiji, Fresh Green Maple night illumination in Ninnaji temple in Kyoto 2022 仁和寺青もみじライトアップ英語で説明
In 2022, Ninnaji temple provides us with Aomomiji /Fresh Green Maple night illumination. In this post, I'll show you the way to enjoy it, 合掌。
For International ReadersWhen did Yamahoko Parade start? : A short history of Yamahoko parade 山鉾巡行はいつから始まったか英語で説明
Introduction Gion Matsuri festival is famours for Yamahoko floats and their parade lures lots of people to the ancient ...
For International ReadersHow can we tell apart Hoko, Yama and Yatai in the Yamahoko parade of Gion Matsuri festival? 山鉾の区別の仕方英語で説明
In Yamahoko parade of Gion Matsuri festival, we can find 35 Yamahoko floats. We have three kinds of them: Hoko, Yama, and Yatai. In this article, I'll show you the way to tell apart them easily.
For International ReadersWhat’s goin on in Kyoto? In January, 2021 With COVID-19
In this post, I'll show you what is going on here in Kyoto. The original one, written in Japanese, is posted in last March. Since then, I have revised it for nearly a year. It is a long article and I can't translate it right now. So, I will do that in anti-chronicle order gradually.
For International ReadersGozu Tenno and Yasaka shrine: The Deity is still alive in the fear of COVID-19 牛頭天王英語で説明
Gozu Tenno is a Deity enshrined in Gion sha, the former Yasaka shrine. Gion matsuri is started oh his story and its still alive in the fear of COVID-19.
For International ReadersYasaka shrine is to be designated as a National Treasure
Yasaka shrine is to be designated as a National Treasure because of the Gion Zukuri method which tells us the relationship between the hall and the religious phenomena in medieval Japan
Autumn LeavesAutumn leaves in Kyoto 2021 : In the middle of COVID-19
In 2021, we still found ourselves in the middle of COVID-19 and Kyoto is having "Autumn leaves season" with it.In this article, I'll show top 10 places to enjoy the season avoiding so-called "Three C's." Closed, Crowded places with many people nearby, and Close-contact settings.
For International ReadersSeiryue 2022: The ritual of Kannon in Kyomizu-dera temple in Kyoto 青龍会英語で説明
Seiryue, or "The ritual of the blue dragon," is a mobile ritual of Kannon held 2 times a year in Kiyomizu-dera temple in Kyoto. In this article, I'll show you what the ritual are, the participants and the rituals.
For International ReadersThe renovation of Kinkakuji temple 2020 金閣寺の工事英語で説明
The renovation of Kinkakuji temple, or the golden pavilion started in September 2020. The roofs of it will be replaced. In this article, I'll show you the Kokerabuki roof method and how the replacement takes place. The iconic view will be back in December.
For International ReadersGozan Okuribi and Obon 2022 in Kyoto
In Obon, we wave our good-bye to the deceased ancestors with Gozan Okuribi. In this article, I'll show you what is Gozan Okuribi, Obon, and their history.
For International ReadersShrines and temples to visit in Kyoto after declaration of emergency lifted in fear of COVID-19
On May 21, the declaration of emergency was lifted in Kyoto and we can visit many Shinto shrine and Buddhist temple again.This article shows you the list of them. Some of them offers shortened open hrs and ask for Social distancing and other things.
For International ReadersPlaces to visit in Kyoto after COVID-19
Now the state of emergency was lifted in Japan but the fear of COVID-19 still exists. In this article, I'll show you places to visit for enjoying Goriyaku (Good fortune), Aomomoji, and other things in Kyoto keeping social distance.
For International ReadersGion Matsuri festival Samurai armor exhibition 2022 弓矢町武具飾英語で解説
Yumiyacho Bugukazari, the exhibition of Samurai Armors takes place for 3 days in Yumiya-cho district. In ancient times, the residents wore them and lead Mikohi (portable shrine) of Gion Matsuri. They don't attend the Matsuri but we can enjoy the armors today.
For International ReadersYamhoko parade 2021 canceled in Gion Matsuri
Yamahoko Parade of Gion Matsuri 2020 was cancelde due to COVID-19. In this article, you can learn a history of the parade and Yamahoko with descriptions of all the Yamahoko in the parade.
For International ReadersWhy do Japanese people love to be clean? なぜ日本人はきれい好きなのか
So far, Japan keeps low death toll in comparison to other nations. Some say that one of the reasons is Japanese people love to be clean. I'll analyse the reason why in terms of the cultural inheritence.
For International ReadersDeath of an alligator and Sakura tell us our lives are so precious『100日後に死ぬワニ』と桜 英語で考察
Some 3 months ago, a guy posted the 1st episode of a manga. The title is The alligator who dies 100 days later (百日後に死ぬワニ). Now the author posted the last episode. The story is good example to understand what we think about Sakura.
