About the things I experience on a daily basis.
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 expression that breathes life into flower arrangements? Also, flowers are everywhere in Japan, often offered as offerings in temples […]
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 Chaya is a unique addition to the brand’s global portfolio. Where to find it. Tucked away in the picturesque streets, this Starbucks is a hidden
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 influence in Japan rivals Andy Warhol’s in the United States, and he is known for disseminating and promoting pop art strategies in ways
IN KYOTO: TAKASHI MURAKAMI, IN THE MOOD OF TIME. Read More »