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Oharano and the Temple of Flowers

Oharano and the Temple of Flowers - Lesser-known temples in the Nishiyama area for superb sakura

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A Heratfelt Journey into Mindful Dining in Kyoto

A Heratfelt Journey into Mindful Dining in Kyoto

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The Garden of Fine Arts Kyoto

The Garden of Fine Arts Kyoto - Combination of masterpieces of art, ceramic prints, and architectural marvels

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DAIGO-JI TEMPLE

DAIGO-JI TEMPLE - The time-transcending beauty of nature and craftsmanship

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Taste, Learn and Experience Japanese Tea and Tea Ceremony

Taste, Learn and Experience Japanese Tea and Tea Ceremony

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Creating Swords where the Spirit Resides

Creating Swords where the Spirit Resides
— An interview with Masahiro, the Swordsmith

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Lifestyle of Floor Living

Lifestyle of Floor Living
— Culture and Tradition Deeply Ingrained in Japanese DNA

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Kitano Tenmangu Shrine

Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
— Feel the Japanese autumn at the “Odoi Maple Garden” and the night-time illumination

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"Sharing and making others happy through tea"

"Sharing and making others happy through tea"
Interview with Søren M. Chr. Bisgaard, The Urasenke Tea Master from Denmark

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Exploring Kamigamo Shrine

Exploring Kamigamo Shrine
Sacred ground, symbolic power point, place of natural spiritual strength

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Chopsticks

Chopsticks - Eating elegance & craft excellence in Japan

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All Kyoto-made Decomposable Urushi Contrabass

All Kyoto-made Decomposable Urushi Contrabass

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The Ways of Water in the Old Capital

The Ways of Water in the Old Capital - Bringing Lake Biwa to Kyoto

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Experience Aikido “The Martial Art of Peace”at Shioda Gozo Memorial

Experience Aikido “The Martial Art of Peace”at Shioda Gozo Memorial

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Manpuku-ji Temple

Manpuku-ji Temple
A Chinese-st yle Zen temple with a lot to offer

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