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  1. Possibly because the name 'shikimi' was close to 'shikibu', or maybe because the bright purple flowers recalled the vivid colours of the kimono worn in 'The Tale of Genji', but over time the plant was renamed in honour of Murasaki Shikibu (紫式部 ?973-1014?).
    #Japan #Kyoto #京都

  2. Typhoon season brings with it unsettled weather, and late August to October in Japan is known as 'aki-same' (秋雨), 'autumn Rain'.

    Itotatsu's 'nowake' (野わけ) depicts the blustering wind that can suddenly appear at this time of year.
    #Kyoto #京都 #typhoon #秋雨 #野わけ

  3. In Japan the custom of picnicking on hills and mountains caught on, people carrying small bags of Japanese pepper to remember the story of Heng Jing.

    'Tōkō' (登高) also symbolised 'climbing up' towards a long life, success, and good fortune.
    #Japan #Kyoto #重陽の宴 #菊の節句

  4. Kyoto Region’s Most Stunning Places

    The Kyoto Region itinerary is the strongest introduction to imperial and traditional Japan — from the magical gardens of Kyoto to the ancient wooden temples in Nara, from the phoenix pavilion in Uji to the majestic castle of Hikone. It is a journey through Japan’s imperial heart and living history. #JapanTravel #VisitJapan #travellovers #JapanTrip #ExploreJapan #travel #photography #travelblogger #nature #Hiroshima #roadtrip #traveltuesday #Japan

    japanencounters.wordpress.com/

  5. Kyoto Region’s Most Stunning Places

    The Kyoto Region itinerary is the strongest introduction to imperial and traditional Japan — from the magical gardens of Kyoto to the ancient wooden temples in Nara, from the phoenix pavilion in Uji to the majestic castle of Hikone. It is a journey through Japan’s imperial heart and living history. #JapanTravel #VisitJapan #travellovers #JapanTrip #ExploreJapan #travel #photography #travelblogger #nature #Hiroshima #roadtrip #traveltuesday #Japan

    japanencounters.wordpress.com/

  6. Kyoto Region’s Most Stunning Places

    The Kyoto Region itinerary is the strongest introduction to imperial and traditional Japan — from the magical gardens of Kyoto to the ancient wooden temples in Nara, from the phoenix pavilion in Uji to the majestic castle of Hikone. It is a journey through Japan’s imperial heart and living history. #JapanTravel #VisitJapan #travellovers #JapanTrip #ExploreJapan #travel #photography #travelblogger #nature #Hiroshima #roadtrip #traveltuesday #Japan

    japanencounters.wordpress.com/

  7. Kyoto Region’s Most Stunning Places

    The Kyoto Region itinerary is the strongest introduction to imperial and traditional Japan — from the magical gardens of Kyoto to the ancient wooden temples in Nara, from the phoenix pavilion in Uji to the majestic castle of Hikone. It is a journey through Japan’s imperial heart and living history. #JapanTravel #VisitJapan #travellovers #JapanTrip #ExploreJapan #travel #photography #travelblogger #nature #Hiroshima #roadtrip #traveltuesday #Japan

    japanencounters.wordpress.com/

  8. Kyoto Region’s Most Stunning Places

    The Kyoto Region itinerary is the strongest introduction to imperial and traditional Japan — from the magical gardens of Kyoto to the ancient wooden temples in Nara, from the phoenix pavilion in Uji to the majestic castle of Hikone. It is a journey through Japan’s imperial heart and living history. #JapanTravel #VisitJapan #travellovers #JapanTrip #ExploreJapan #travel #photography #travelblogger #nature #Hiroshima #roadtrip #traveltuesday #Japan

    japanencounters.wordpress.com/

  9. alojapan.com/1536565/architect Architects combine narrow house and ceramic studio in Kyoto #Kyoto #KyotoNews #news #京都 #京都府 The main feature of the project was an extremely narrow plot of land, only 4 by 30 meters. In Japan, such long and narrow plots of land are called “eel beds” (eel’s bed), write Dezeen. Photo: Daici Ano Due to dense development on the north side and the likelihood of new development to the south,

  10. alojapan.com/1536565/architect Architects combine narrow house and ceramic studio in Kyoto #Kyoto #KyotoNews #news #京都 #京都府 The main feature of the project was an extremely narrow plot of land, only 4 by 30 meters. In Japan, such long and narrow plots of land are called “eel beds” (eel’s bed), write Dezeen. Photo: Daici Ano Due to dense development on the north side and the likelihood of new development to the south,

  11. Architects combine narrow house and ceramic studio in Kyoto

    The main feature of the project was an extremely narrow plot of land, only 4 by 30 meters.…
    #EuropeSays #Japan #JP #Kyoto
    europesays.com/japan/87675/

  12. [Updated: 9/6] TOKYO DOROMPA Appearance Information for the Kyoto Match on September 6 (Sun)! | News

    [Updated: 9/4]In consideration of the weather conditions, TOKYO DOROMPA’s appearance location will be changed as follows. [Before Change]6:00…
    #EuropeSays #Japan #JP #Kyoto #Academy #AjinomotoStadium #FCTokyo #Goods #JLeague #Matches #Players #school #Soccer #Tickets #Training #U-23
    europesays.com/japan/87587/

  13. The government of Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward plans to ban "minpaku" lodging facilities in residential areas and around schools, which could affect about half of the nearly 4,000 lodgings in the ward. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/09/ #japan #minpaku #tokyo #shinjukuward #tourism #kyoto #osaka #mlit

  14. The government of Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward plans to ban "minpaku" lodging facilities in residential areas and around schools, which could affect about half of the nearly 4,000 lodgings in the ward. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/09/ #japan #minpaku #tokyo #shinjukuward #tourism #kyoto #osaka #mlit

  15. The government of Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward plans to ban "minpaku" lodging facilities in residential areas and around schools, which could affect about half of the nearly 4,000 lodgings in the ward. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/09/ #japan #minpaku #tokyo #shinjukuward #tourism #kyoto #osaka #mlit

  16. The government of Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward plans to ban "minpaku" lodging facilities in residential areas and around schools, which could affect about half of the nearly 4,000 lodgings in the ward. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/09/ #japan #minpaku #tokyo #shinjukuward #tourism #kyoto #osaka #mlit

  17. The government of Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward plans to ban "minpaku" lodging facilities in residential areas and around schools, which could affect about half of the nearly 4,000 lodgings in the ward. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/09/ #japan #minpaku #tokyo #shinjukuward #tourism #kyoto #osaka #mlit

  18. There is a legend that Emperor Daigo (醍醐天皇 885-930) loved a particular type of warabimochi so much that he bestowed on it the rank of 'dayū' (大夫 '5th court rank').
    Over time 'oka-tayū' (岡大夫) came to be used for warabimochi in general.
    #Kyoto #Japan #わらび餅 #warabimochi

  19. ✨👰🤵/👰‍♂️👰‍♀️/🤵🤵Hōshō-yama = love match and strong marriage

    ✨🧼Hōka-boko = removing bad luck

    ✨👨‍👩‍👦‍👦Mōsō-yama = filial devotion (to parents)

    #Japan #Kyoto #GionMatsuri #山鉾 # #

  20. Of all the things to have on toast...lemons layered over cheese are not something I thought I needed in my life!🍋🧀🍞🤔

    #FushimiInari #伏見稲荷 #Kyoto #京都 #lemons #Japan #toast #レモン

  21. alojapan.com/1501495/kyoto-tra Kyoto | Travel Diary by Melle #hotel #Japan #Kyoto #KyotoDestinations #KyotoTour #KyotoTravel #KyotoTrip #KyotoVacation #LuxuryHotel #ParkHyatt #travel #VisitJapan #京都 Kyoto | Travel Diary by Melle So happy to be back in Kyoto! This is my second Japan trip with Travellino Tour, and I couldn’t be more excited to be here again. Some of the exclusive benefits you can enjoy when booking Park Hyatt Kyoto through Travellino: • Daily breakfast for 2

  22. alojapan.com/1501495/kyoto-tra Kyoto | Travel Diary by Melle #hotel #Japan #Kyoto #KyotoDestinations #KyotoTour #KyotoTravel #KyotoTrip #KyotoVacation #LuxuryHotel #ParkHyatt #travel #VisitJapan #京都 Kyoto | Travel Diary by Melle So happy to be back in Kyoto! This is my second Japan trip with Travellino Tour, and I couldn’t be more excited to be here again. Some of the exclusive benefits you can enjoy when booking Park Hyatt Kyoto through Travellino: • Daily breakfast for 2

  23. alojapan.com/1484643/i-visited I visited Japan for the first time. The trip was amazing, but I could’ve easily avoided these 5 mistakes. #DinnerReservations #Japan #JapanTrips #Kyoto #PlanningATrip #ShabuShabu #ShimaOnsen #Tokyo #trips I recently went to Japan for the first time, visiting Tokyo, Kyoto, and Shima Onsen. I made some mistakes while planning my trip, like stressing about dinner reservations. I also wish I had spent far more time in Kyoto, which I fell in