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Tourist attractions that are better to visit by car
In this article, I will give you four tourist destinations in Kyoto (Kansai region) that you should visit by car.The criteria for this list are places that are too time-consuming and difficult to reach by public transportation. All of these places have parking lots (except for the Metasequoia trees) and are excellent sightseeing spots. (1) Ikkyuji Temple (Kyoto Prefecture) Address 102 Satonouchi, Mokuza, Kyotanabe City, Kyoto PrefectureThis temple is located in southern Kyoto, about 50 minutes by car from Kyoto Station. It is famous as the temple built by monk Ikkyu, the model for the main character in the anime "Ikkyu-san," which all Japanese know. Recommendation: It is not impossible […]
An Addictive Discount Supermarket in Kyoto: Lamu Supermarket
Spacious and well-ventilated parking area. The chance encounter with Lamu supermarket. When I first joined the company, a senior colleague introduced me to a place to buy essential household items, and it has become my go-to spot ever since. A standout feature of Lamu supermarket for people with irregular working hours is its opening times. We can visit as early as 7 AM and as late as midnight. Discover the diversity inside. For the characteristic Japanese preference for efficiency, most supermarkets offer a wide variety of instant noodles, ready-to-eat canned foods, sandwiches, and more. Lamu is no exception. The spacious and airy interior of this supermarket ensures there is no […]
Recommended 5 power cafés near Saiin station where remote working is possible
Power cafés where you can use sockets are a great help when you need a little time between appointments, when you suddenly need to work on your PC, or when your mobile phone is about to run out of charge.In this article, we introduce five recommended power cafés near Saiin Station where you can work on your PC! KYOTO LAUNDRY CAFE In this article, we introduce five recommended power cafés near Saiin Station where you can work on your PC!Kyoto Laundry Cafe is a 4-minute walk from Saiin Station, equipped with Wi-Fi and power outlets.As the name suggests, this café also has a coin-operated laundry, so you can do your […]
Enjoying at Casual Dining Bars: Tips from a Middle School Student Writer, for both Heavy Drinkers and Non-drinkers!
This time, three middle school students and one adult visited "Nishiki Shokudo," a casual dining bar located on the outskirts of Nishiki Market. Of course, middle school students cannot drink alcohol, so they went with an adult who loves alcohol! The theme of this coverage is "How both drinkers and teetotalers can enjoy together!" We wanted to share how people who can drink alcohol and those who cannot can enjoy going out for a meal together. Whether you're going to an izakaya with children or dining with adults where some can drink and some cannot, we hope this serves as a reference for ways to enjoy together. At "Nishiki Shokudo," […]
Fun for rights! Report on the same-sex wedding 'Rainbow Fest in Nanza'
A same-sex wedding ceremony is to be held at the Minamiza theatre in Kyoto. This is a very catchy and sensational news item. It was Saturday 1 July 2023. Less than a month had passed since the LGBT bill was passed on 16 June, and we were in the midst of a lot of discussion on the internet about the pros and cons of the bill.'We don't want to fight for our rights. We just want to marry someone we love'. Straightforward wishes from a cute and cheerful couple. To follow in the footsteps of how they made it come true, Choy Choy Club editor-in-chief Goto, together with new writer […]
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 […]