How to get there:  Karasuma Line stops at Kitayama from Kyoto station and walks 23 minutes to Ota Jinja Shrine. Have you ever been captivated by the art of Ikebana, a uniquely Japanese form of artistic...

Starbucks, the renowned American coffee chain, had to adhere to strict regulations set by the Kyoto Council to establish its presence in the historic Higashiyama district. Starbucks Kyoto Ninenzaka Yasaka...

Takashi Murakami  Takashi Murakami is one of the most visible and important Japanese artists working today. Like me, you probably know him through his collaboration with the fashion brand Louis Vuitton. Murakami’s...

Exploring the Heart of Japanese Culture: The Tradition of Omiyage In the colourful tapestry of Japanese culture, one thread stands out for its unique significance and universal appeal – the tradition of...