October 2023

learning
From Experience to Growth: Children's Space, "YUME School Kyoto Nijo Campus"

In recent years, alternative education options such as free schools have been gaining attention as choices for children who are not attending regular schools. This time, we had the opportunity to hear from "YUME School Kyoto Nijo Campus," a free school in Kyoto known for its experiential classes! About YUME School Kyoto Nijo Campus YUME School Kyoto Nijo Campus was established in 2021 with the aim of providing a place for children who are increasingly not attending regular schools nationwide to have opportunities to learn and interact outside of school. Our school aims to create a space where communication and social skills can be developed. Additionally, attending our free school […]

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living
Feeling like a cowboy! This year's nights in Kyoto, let's toast at the trendy BAR in Saiin♪

Last year was dominated by stay-at-home vibes, but this summer seems to be in a mood of lifting various restrictions. Many people might be planning events, shopping, and trips, wondering where to go. Especially distant in memory was the night at the BAR. While enjoying a relaxed drink at home is nice, spending special time in an adult atmosphere at a BAR is also desired! You want to enjoy a special drink prepared by a knowledgeable bartender! Introducing "BAR Ouch & Oops," a stylish spot in Saiin that you definitely want to know about from now on. Located a 10-minute walk from Saiin Station, we hope you'll stop by casually. […]

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restraint
For outdoor enthusiasts! Exquisite and Instagrammable yokan that you'll want to eat for any occasion.

Introducing the collaboration product "Outdoor Yokan" (tax excluded 1350 yen) between Tsutomatsuan, a red bean confectionery specialty shop in Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, and an outdoor equipment store, Fumichuudoku Ten, in Oyamazaki. It's available for purchase in-store and online. I presented this yokan to an acquaintance who loves both the outdoors and Japanese sweets, and it was very well received. At first glance, with its stylish packaging, their initial reaction was, "What's this? Soap?" However, inside was a yokan with meticulous attention to detail that impressed even the outdoor enthusiast. Later on, when they went to the mountains, they brought it along and took stylish photos with rivers, mountains, and the […]

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