the rainy season coming

Hydrangeas always remind us of the rainy season.There are about 10 tousand blooming Hydrangeas,attracting many photographers(including me!) at "Mimuroto-ji",the south area in Kyoto.

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a miracle seasoning

Recently "shio-koji",made from malt rice and salt,is one of the biggest trend in japanese housewives.
"Shio-koji"soften meet,fish and bring out the taste.
We can make it easily and use it in place of salt for any recipe!

maiko-san

Last weekend,so fortunatelly my father met up with "cute" maiko-san at Imamiya-shrine!

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Tradition

Last Sunday,I went to a tea ceremony lesson.
We practiced each role, as a host and a guest, take turns.
There is a precise procedure for each action and all procedure is oral tradition.
So we have to take over the next generation!  

Just Started!!

I post in two years.
My mother & I started "Kyoto Travel Agency"service for foreign visiters this spring.
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I'd like to share real japanese culture and experiences with you!!
Also I will keep update this blog again.

waiting for

Last weekend, I visited Roppongi to take pictures of illumination.

Keyakizaka-dori is very famous for lighting spot.

I felt Christmas is coming!



in the sky

Last Thursday,I found an airship near my office.

It flew slowly and looked really happy in the clear blue sky.

I was in luck!