What is Kyo yasai?

Kyo yasai are traditional vegetables in Kyoto.

Traditional vegetables of Kyo (another name for Kyoto Prefecture) refers to the crops of vegetables that have been certified by the Kyoto Prefecture since the certification began in 1987, and 41 crops of vegetables have been certified so far, including those that are almost equivalent to traditional vegetables of Kyo, and those that are already extinct.

Do you know Mukō city?

Mukō  is a city in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, which served as the capital city of Japan (Nagaoka-kyō) for a decade from 784 to 794. Its neighbor cities are Kyoto and Nagaokakyō. As of 2014, the city has an estimated population of 53,587 and a population density of 6,986.57 persons per km². The total area is 7.67 km²(2.96 sq mi). According to the provisional results of the 2010 national census of Japan, the population of Muko is 54,328; of which male and female are 26,159 and 28,169 respectively.

What is Sanjusangendo?

Sanjusangendo is a Buddhist temple located about 1.5 km east of Kyoto station.The formal name is "The main hall of Rengeou-in temple".The north side faces Shichijo Street, and there is Kyoto National Museum to the north.In 1165, a large temple with many buildings was completed.But it was destroyed by fire in 1249, then only the main hall was rebuilt in 1266.

It is current Sanjusangendo."Sanjusangendo" means "temple with 33 column spacings".The 33 column spacings are set up inside the temple, and we see 35 column spacings outside of the temple.

This temple has such many columns, so it is very long. The length is about 121 meters.In this long temple, there are a stunning number of Buddha statues.

There is a statue of the Goddess of Kannon with many arms in the center of the temple.It was created in 1254, and its height is 3.35 meters. It is a national treasure.And 1,000 statues are set up on the both side of the main large statue.

They are also statues of the Goddess of Kannon with many arms.All of them are about 1.6-1.7 meters high, and it is said that each statue was created by a different sculptor around the 13th century.

All of them are arranged in 10 rows orderly.(There is another statue behind the main large statue, so the total number is 1,001.)It is said that one of them has a face similar to you.But, taking photos is prohibited in the temple.

Do you like Manga?

Do you know Kyoto International Manga Museum?

Few museums are as hands-on as this old elementary school turned shrine to manga, or comic books, and its collection of some 300,000 comics and manga-related exhibits. Visitors can read any piece of manga they fancy from the towering wooden bookcases that line every wall and hallway.

The Museum was developed based on the concept of Public-Private Partnership (PPP). The development plan was formulated jointly by the City and University, and the land and building were provided by the City.

Under supervision by the steering committee consisting of representatives from both the City and University, the University manages and operates the Museum, making full use of its research accomplishments and accumulated know-how. 

The Museum acts as a venue for the collection, preservation and exhibition of manga and animation materials, which have been accumulated through generous donation from both individuals and companies.Collected materials will be used for systematic research and study. 

Through research and other manga-related activities, the Museum is expected to contribute to various areas, including lifelong learning, tourism promotion, human development and the creation of a new industry. The Museum is also expected to contribute to cultural activities of local communities in various ways. The Museum has been attracting a great deal of attention as a pioneering project that provides an example that could be followed in other regions.

What is Kiyomizu-dera?

Kiyomizu-dera is a historic temple that was established in 778. dera means temple. This temple is a Buddhist temple in Kiyomizu, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto.

The Main Hall, built in the stage style, is noted for its beautiful background scenery which changes with the seasons. It certainly was a marvellous sight.

In the project to select "The New Seven wonders of the World" carried out by a foundation in Switzerland, Kiyomizu-dera became the only site in Japan that went through to the final selection along with other sites such as the Great Wall of China and the Eiffel Tower inFrance.

How is Kaki-gori?

Kaki-gori is a shaved ice topped with flavored syrup and fruit. The store that I recommend is near Yasaka Shrine. The name of the store is "page one".

This ice is for shaving ice to produce very fine particles of ice like powdered snow. And We eat Kaki-gori on the glass made of ice. It is very popular among women. It is cold and delicious.

"page one" Location: 435-4 Shimokawara-cho, Shimokawaradori, Yasaka Toriimae-sagaru, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City.

There's nothing like a Kaki-gori on a hot summer's day.

Please try one!

What is Kayabuki no Sato?

Kayabuki no Sato is Thatched Roof Village in Miyamacho-Kita Nantan-city Kyoto. There is a remote, rural area in the mountain 30 kilometers north of central Kyoto, dotted with 250 Thatched Roof houses. And there is a lot of nature here so it is a nice place to spend time in.

My grandmother used to live in this city. I played in a river and fished in this area. The water is very clear and beautiful there. The steams used to teem with spawn. And I went to go look for a rhinoceros beetle.

In Miyamacho, they have lots of snow in winter.