Seasonal, Sakura, Cherry blossoms, Spring, Hanami Aya Okubo 4/1/25 Seasonal, Sakura, Cherry blossoms, Spring, Hanami Aya Okubo 4/1/25

Sakura Viewing in Kyoto

Sakura Viewing in Kyoto - A Meditation on Impermanence

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Seasonal, Summer, August, Buddhist tradition, Obon, Gozan Okuribi Aya Okubo 8/1/24 Seasonal, Summer, August, Buddhist tradition, Obon, Gozan Okuribi Aya Okubo 8/1/24

Obon

Obon - Respecting the Spirits of Ancestors

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Seasonal, Summer, Kyoto Dining, Noryo Yuka, Kamo River Aya Okubo 8/1/24 Seasonal, Summer, Kyoto Dining, Noryo Yuka, Kamo River Aya Okubo 8/1/24

Kamogawa Noryo YUKA

Kamogawa Noryo Yuka — A delightful Kyoto summer experience

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Seasonal, June, Takigi Noh, Heian Shrine, Noh Theatre, Traditional Entertainment Aya Okubo 2/1/24 Seasonal, June, Takigi Noh, Heian Shrine, Noh Theatre, Traditional Entertainment Aya Okubo 2/1/24

“Flower Garden” of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine Open to the Public

“Flower Garden” of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine Open to the Public

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Seasonal, Autumn, Autumn food, Takikomi gohan, recipe Aya Okubo 10/1/23 Seasonal, Autumn, Autumn food, Takikomi gohan, recipe Aya Okubo 10/1/23

Takikomi Gohan

Takikomi Gohan

Infusing rice with seasonal flavor

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Seasonal, Autumn, October, Festival, Jidai Matsuri Festival Aya Okubo 10/1/23 Seasonal, Autumn, October, Festival, Jidai Matsuri Festival Aya Okubo 10/1/23

Jidai Matsuri Festival

Jidai Matsuri Festival — A Picturesque Procession of
Kyoto’s 1,200 Years of History

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Seasonal, Septepmber, Higan, Autumn Aya Okubo 9/1/23 Seasonal, Septepmber, Higan, Autumn Aya Okubo 9/1/23

Higan－Dancing on the Far Shore

Higan - Dancing on the Far Shore

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Seasonal, July, August, Lotus, Garden, Summer Aya Okubo 8/1/23 Seasonal, July, August, Lotus, Garden, Summer Aya Okubo 8/1/23

The Lotus Flower - A symbol of beauty and transformation

The Lotus Flower
A symbol of beauty and transformation

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Seasonal, August, Summer, Traditonal Event, Obon, Gozan Okuribi Aya Okubo 8/1/23 Seasonal, August, Summer, Traditonal Event, Obon, Gozan Okuribi Aya Okubo 8/1/23

Gozan Okuribi - Sending off the spirits until next Obon

Gozan Okuribi
Sending off the spirits until next Obon

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Seasonal, Rainy day, Gion Festival, Hisotry, July Aya Okubo 7/1/23 Seasonal, Rainy day, Gion Festival, Hisotry, July Aya Okubo 7/1/23

Gion Festival - Kyoto’s largest and most energetic & historical festival

Gion Festival - Kyoto’s largest and most energetic & historical festival

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Seasonal, Rainy day, June, Garden, Iris, Heian Jingu Shrine Aya Okubo 6/1/23 Seasonal, Rainy day, June, Garden, Iris, Heian Jingu Shrine Aya Okubo 6/1/23

June Garden Tour

June Garden Tour
Seasonal splendors at Heian Jingu Shrine’s Shin-en Garden

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Seasonal, Rainy day, June Aya Okubo 6/1/23 Seasonal, Rainy day, June Aya Okubo 6/1/23

Rain - Water, mist and mystery

Rain - water, mist and mystery

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Seasonal, Biwako Canal Cruise Aya Okubo 4/1/23 Seasonal, Biwako Canal Cruise Aya Okubo 4/1/23

The Lake Biwa Canal Cruise

The Lake Biwa Canal Cruise
- Take in the Historical and Natural Beauty of the Lake Biwa Canal

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Seasonal, Japanese Food Culture, Ume plum blossoms Aya Okubo 2/1/23 Seasonal, Japanese Food Culture, Ume plum blossoms Aya Okubo 2/1/23

FEBRUARY SEASONAL HIGHLIGHTS

February Seasonal Highlights
- Setsubun & Baika-sai Plum Festival

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Seasonal, Japanese Food Culture, Rice, Cooking, Mochi rice cake, New Year's Food Aya Okubo 12/1/22 Seasonal, Japanese Food Culture, Rice, Cooking, Mochi rice cake, New Year's Food Aya Okubo 12/1/22

Mochi and Mochitsuki

Mochi and Mochitsuki
- Rice cake-pounding festivals welcome in the New Year

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Seasonal, June, Taue Rice Planting, Japanese Food Culture, Rice, Cooking Aya Okubo 6/10/22 Seasonal, June, Taue Rice Planting, Japanese Food Culture, Rice, Cooking Aya Okubo 6/10/22

Rice Culture

Rice Culture - The foundation of Japanese diet

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Seasonal, June, Takigi Noh, Heian Shrine, Noh Theatre, Traditional Entertainment Aya Okubo 6/1/22 Seasonal, June, Takigi Noh, Heian Shrine, Noh Theatre, Traditional Entertainment Aya Okubo 6/1/22

TAKIGI NOH

TAKIGI NOH at Heian Shrine

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Seasonal, Spring, May, Aoi Matsuri Festival, Shimogamo Shrine, Kamigamo Shrine Aya Okubo 5/2/22 Seasonal, Spring, May, Aoi Matsuri Festival, Shimogamo Shrine, Kamigamo Shrine Aya Okubo 5/2/22

Aoi Matsuri Festival

Aoi Matsuri Festival - the picturesque Heian period procession

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Seasonal, Spring, Sakura, Cherry blossoms, Hanami, Interview Aya Okubo 4/1/22 Seasonal, Spring, Sakura, Cherry blossoms, Hanami, Interview Aya Okubo 4/1/22

Kyoto Sakura Splendor

Kyoto Sakura Splendor - Interview with the 16th Toemon Sano, Japan's famous “Cherry Tree Doctor”

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Seasonal, Spring, Sakura, Cherry blossoms, Hanami, Wagashi Aya Okubo 4/1/22 Seasonal, Spring, Sakura, Cherry blossoms, Hanami, Wagashi Aya Okubo 4/1/22

Edible Sakura

Edible Sakura - Cherry blossoms and leaves in spring dishes

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