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Kigen Sai of Kashihara Jingu celebrates the birth of Japan 橿原神宮の紀元祭英語で説明

Kigensai festival (紀元祭) is a ritual to celebrate the birth of Japan. According to Nihon Shoki,『日本書記』Emperor Jinmu (神武天皇) became the 1st emperor of Japan in 660 B.C. at a place known as Kashihara Jingu shrine today. In this article, you can learn about how Japan started and Kigensai.
2021.01.30
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What’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.
2021.01.17
For International Readersその他
For International Readers

Gozu Tenno and Yasaka shrine: He 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.
2021.01.06
For International ReadersGion Matsuri Festival
For International Readers

Yasaka 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
2020.12.10
For International Readers
Autumn Leaves

Autumn 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.
2020.10.22
Autumn LeavesFor International Readers
おすすめ記事

Arashiyama bus and train guide: Bus stops and stations

How can we take buses in Arashiyama? It's a difficult question to answer because the routes buses take depend on a day of the week. In this article, I'll show you the way you take. In addition to it, I'll also show you the train station in Arashiyama because buses sometimes crowded.
2020.10.08
おすすめ記事
おすすめ記事

How to get to Ryoanji and Ninnaji from Kinkakuji?

When we visit Ryoanji and Ninnaji from Kinkakuji, we used to take bus No. 59 at Kinkakuji-mae bus stop but it was abolished in this spring. In this article, I'll show you the ways to get these temples.
2020.09.30
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Gozan Okuribi and Obon 2021 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.
2020.08.25
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Gion Matsuri Festival

Gion Matsuri festival 2021: Kuze Komagata Chigo, the most important figure 久世駒形稚児英語で説明

Kuze Komagata Chigo is the most important figure in Gion Matsuri festival. Without him, Gion Matsuri cannot be accomplished.
2020.07.20
Gion Matsuri Festival
Gion Matsuri Festival

All the Yamahoko floats in Gion matsuri 2020 祇園祭すべての山鉾・辻回し英語で解説

In this article, you can learn all 36 Yamahoko floats of Gion Matsuri festival with their "Tujimawashi" videos and short tips. The information of their Goshuin stamps and souvenirs are also available.
2020.06.19
Gion Matsuri Festival
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Shrines 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.
2020.06.03
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Places 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.
2020.05.26
For International Readers
For International Readers

Gion Matsuri festival Samurai armor exhibition 2020 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.
2020.05.14
For International ReadersGion Matsuri Festival
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Yamhoko 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.
2020.04.27
For International ReadersGion Matsuri Festival
For International Readers

Why 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.
2020.04.14
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Death 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.　
2020.03.25
For International ReadersSakkura/Cherry blossomおすすめ記事
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The ancient story still goes on in Japan, in the fear of COVID-19

Yasaka shirne installed Chinowa in early March, before the outbreak of COVID-19. The installation was based on a belief in the 8th century...
2020.03.24
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Sakkura/Cherry blossom

Kitanozakura 2021: The last blooming Sakura in Kyoto 北野桜英語で説明

Kitanozakura is the last-blooming Sakura in Kyoto. It is only found in Kitano Tenmangu shrine. Usually, it starts to bloom around April 15 and is in full bloom in around 20th. Now we're in February 2021. I'll start to update this article in April.
2020.03.18
Sakkura/Cherry blossomその他
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Omuro Zakura in Ninnaji temple and its forecast 2021: 御室桜英語で説明

Generally speaking, Omuro Zakura of Ninnaji is the last-blooming Sakura in Kyoto. It is in full-bloom in mid-April usually but it might bloom about 2 weeks earlier. You can learn about the Sakura and the way to enjoy it in this article. Now we're in February. I'll start to update this article in April.
2020.03.12
For International ReadersSakkura/Cherry blossom
For International Readers

Cherry blossom a.k.a.Sakura forecast in Kyoto 2020京都の桜開花予想英語版

A forecast of Sakura 2020 in Kyoto. There are many cherry blossoms a.k.a. Sakura and Migoro, the best time to enjoy them lasts for a month. In this article, we divide Migoro into 3 peirod; March, late March to mid April, Mid-April, and around April 20.
2020.03.10
For International ReadersSakkura/Cherry blossom
Sakkura/Cherry blossom

Why do Japanese people love Sakura, or cherry blossoms?

Sakura is the most famous Japanese flower. We do love the flower and cannot welcome spring without. This article reveals the reason why Japanese poeple do love Sakura citing an ancient poem.
2020.03.05
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The events canceled due to Coronavirus in Kyoto

Overview Here in Kyoto, some events are canceled due to widespread coronavirus. The following is the gist of them offic...
2020.03.02
For International Readers
For International Readers

The Great Buddha in Nara: Daibutsu in Todaiji temple

Nara has a huge statue of Buddha, a.k.a., Daibutsu, Birushanabutsu and the Great Buddha. In this article, you can learn anything about it; Its features, when and why it was built and the way to construct it.
2020.01.26
For International Readers
For International Readers

Afro Buddha in Kyoto アフロ大仏英語で説明

The real name of "Afro Buddha" is "Goko Shii Amidabutsu.（五劫思惟阿弥陀仏）" It means that a Buddha meditates forever. In this artile, you can learn the reason of its hair style and its features, souvenirs and so on.
2020.01.20
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Goshichinichi Mishiho 2022 at Toji temple: The ritual held in ancient Imperial court 後七日御修法英語で説明

Mishiho is a supreme ritual held in Toji temple in Kyoto. From 8th to 14th January, high-ranked monks visit Kanjoin temple three times a day to pray for the prosperity of our country, world peace, and good harvest of the year. Not sure whether Goshichinichi Mishio is canceled or not, due to COVID-19.
2020.01.12
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Toshiya, the traditional Japanese archery at Sanjusangendo 2022 not open to public: 三十三間堂の通し矢を英語で解説

The archery competition of Sanjusangendo is called "Toshiya." In 2022, the competition takes place but is not open to public. Enjoy the archers in beautiful Kimono and its 600 years of history!
2020.01.11
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For International Readers

Kiyomizudera statues 1: Kannnon with 1000 hands

The Gohonzon, the Buddhist statue of Kiyomizu-dera temple, is "Juichimen Senju Kannon," who saves us with 11 faces and 1,000 eyes and hands.
2019.12.27
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For International Readers

Feed Sika deer with Sika Senbei in Nara park

Let us learn the way to feed Sika deer with Sika Senbe crackers in a video with precise information. You also learn why lots of Sika is in Nara park.
2019.12.02
For International Readers
Enthronement/即位

Daijosai 2019: The Emperor Naruhito show his respect and gratitude to Amaterasu Ohmikami

Daijosai is the first Niinamesai the Emperor holds in his rein. It is a ritual in which the Emperor shows his respect and gratitude Amaterasu Ohomikami, the most admired Deity in Shinto and the ancestor of the emperor.
2019.11.10
Enthronement/即位For International Readers
For International Readers

3D Mandala of Buddha in Toji temple

In Toji temple in Kyoto, 21 statues of Buddhist Deities make so-called 3D-Mandala to shows us Buddhist teaching. In this article, you can learn the role of each Deities in the Mandala.
2019.11.01
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