Americans have an expression ‘bang for your bucks’ Although I myself don’t use that expression I do appreciate the concept. I like the bang for free( sounding vulgar I think it is safe to say that Japan has the best fireworks shows in the world. While I am sure that some people may have problems [...]
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Bang for your Bucks or Bang for Free
Posted in Kyoto, tagged Japan festivals. fireworks, largest fireworks on August 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Kyoto: Where to Dine
Posted in Kimono, Kyoto, tagged fugu, Japanese restaurants, Kimono, Kyoto, sushi, tempura on November 24, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I love to eat and dining in Japan is amazing, especially in my city, and with friends. Eating Japanese style is something I would miss terribly when I leave. It is a great experience and unless asked otherwise, I always take my visitors and customers to restaurants where they can have a taste of the [...]
Visions of Old Costumes in Jidai Matsuri
Posted in Kimono, Kyoto, tagged costumes, Japan, japanese festivals, Japanese Kimono, Kyoto on November 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Kyoto has many festivals, one such is the Jidai Matsuri (Festival of the Ages) held on October 22nd each year. It started in 1895 to commemorate the 1100th anniversary of the transfer of the capital to Kyoto in 794. As one of the three big festivals in Kyoto, along with Aoi Matsuri and Gion Matsuri, [...]