On the third day of our journey through the Kansai region of Japan, we concluded our two-night stay in Kyoto and headed to the Osaka area. The final night’s reservation was made at a hotel in Osaka Namba, which prompted us to check out of the Kyoto hotel and walk to Kyoto Station. “How to Travel from Kyoto Station to ...
The major plans for the second day of our Kyoto trip, exploring Arashiyama and the Gion area, had come to an end. After finishing dinner and taking a short break at the hotel, we set out to experience the night in Kyoto. However, being a Friday evening, it seemed that many people were out for the night, making it challenging ...
The Japanese drama “Midnight Diner” has gained considerable popularity in South Korea as well. Set in a small restaurant near Tokyo’s Shinjuku Golden Gai, the drama revolves around a cozy eatery where Master, the owner, serves dishes to late-night patrons, with each dish weaving its own episode. “When customers arrive? Quite a few come…” At the start of every “Midnight ...
In football matches, there are special celebrations used to express joy after scoring a goal, and one particularly well-known celebration is Park Ji-sung’s “Walking Celebration” that left a strong impression and is still remembered to this day from the 2010 national team match. “Park Ji-sung’s ‘Walking Celebration’ in 2010” Among Park Ji-sung’s celebrations, one of the most well-known is the ...
In Japan, it’s common to discover restaurants with a long history, and even in Kyoto Gion, you can find an eel rice bowl restaurant that has preserved its tradition for over 150 years. Named “Kanesho (かね正),” this restaurant specializes in eel rice bowls and is currently operated by the third generation, maintaining an unchanged taste over the years. “Kyoto Gion ...
Moving east from Yasaka Shrine, the venue for the Gion Matsuri festival, you’ll encounter a vast park known as Maruyama Park, spanning 26,000 square meters. Established in 1886, it is Kyoto’s oldest park, featuring a walking path connecting a pond, a flowing stream, a tea ceremony-style garden, fountains, and an outdoor music hall. “Japanese Spring: Enjoying the Weeping Cherry Blossoms” ...
Continuing east from the Gion main street, the central commercial district of Kyoto, along the Kiyomizu main street, you’ll come across a large shrine known as Yasaka Shrine. Originally called Gion Shrine, it later adopted the name Yasaka Shrine. “Important Shrine in Kyoto, Yasaka Shrine” Yasaka Shrine is located at the eastern end of the Shijo-dori shopping street in Kyoto, ...
After getting off at Kyoto Kawaramachi Station, we walked north along the Kamo River. As it was not yet time for dinner, we were searching for a cafe to spend some time in. Surprisingly, cafes weren’t as visible as expected. Following a narrow alley behind the riverside, we stumbled upon a new bridge, and across from it, we found a ...
After exploring the Kyoto Arashiyama area, we took the Hankyu train to Kawaramachi Station and then headed to the Gion district. Since we had some time before dinner and were eager to relax, we planned to take a brief break at a cafe with a view of the Kamo River. Despite moving to the area recommended by the hotel staff, ...
After exploring the main areas of Kyoto’s Arashiyama, such as the Torokko train, bamboo groves, and Monkey Park, we moved on to the next destination. Since we had a dinner reservation at Giou, we decided to leisurely make our way to Giou and take a short break at a cafe overlooking the Kamo River. To get to Giou, we considered ...
After spending time at Arashiyama Monkey Park, we descended from the mountain. As we descended, the scenic beauty of Arashiyama caught our eyes. Even during my previous visit in 2018, this place exuded a sense of tranquility and offered breathtaking views. Returning this time, I find myself experiencing the same emotions once again. In 2018, some scenic views went unnoticed, ...
The book “Amazon Future Strategy 2022” written by Michiaki Tanaka was published in June 2018. It describes the areas Amazon is focusing on and the future vision the company envisions based on its actions up to 2018. Although South Korea is relatively less influenced by “Amazon,” the United States and Japan are significantly impacted. The U.S., being the headquarters of ...