Our room was spotlessly clean, with comfortable Western-style beds, a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, a fridge, and all the modern amenities you need, including free Wi-Fi. I particularly loved the free Yukata (a casual summer kimono) that all guests could borrow. It was such a nice t...
Running east-to-west, the vast Marunouchi and Yaesu area borders Tokyo Station, one of Japan’s most famous terminal stations. We recommend taking a coffee break to watch the joggers circling the loop around the lush outer gardens of the Imperial Palace and enjoying a stroll down Marunouchi Na...
Have fun and take lots of cool pictures at Kimono Experience Shop Wasobi. Learn new things at the Osaka Science and Technology Museum. 3. Namba (Minami) – Best Area to Stay in Osaka For Nightlife Fuckin’ yeah, let’s get loose (ethically). As the liveliest part of the city, Namba...
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There are a ton of kimono rental shops as many people, especially the young adults want to experience this city in traditional clothes. And as much as I love the ways these kimonos look, I have to say that with 90+ degree weather and 300% humidity, I didn’t envy these pretty ladies...
Where to buy art Read more Tokyo is a veritable paradise for photography fans, with literally dozens of galleries and bookstores across the city displaying and stocking works by Daido Moriyama, Nobuyoshi Araki, Shomei Tomatsu and other Japanese greats. It’s almost impossible to choose one shop ...
I am sorry to hear about your mother. 90 is a pretty good run, depending. Its obvious you miss her. The Ivory figure sounds like a netsuke. They were worn on the kimono as a ''fob'' Look to see if there are two small holes in the back, These would have held the string to ...
Find out where to buy kimono in Tokyo. Full guide to shopping for new & second-hand kimono at traditional stores, flea markets & elsewhere.
Elegant kimono, smooth white make-up, and that classic demure look —geishaare, by nature, charming. Actually seeing a geisha in Japan is uncommon, but it’s not impossible. And if you are going to see one, Kyoto is your best bet. Here’s our advice for how and where to see geisha...
In Japan, a market is one of the few places where haggling is acceptable, but be reasonable — also bring cash, nothing else is accepted. As with all markets, it’s best to arrive nice and early before the dealers nab all the best items, although haggling is usually more effective at ...