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Free and easy "alone time" for university girls in Kyoto, in the Nijo area
It's been about a month since you started your new life... It's time to get used to a new environment and a new place, isn't it? Wouldn't you like to explore the various places in Kyoto? For those of you who have started a new life in Kyoto, here are some suggestions for new "hobbies" that will surely make you fall in love with Kyoto even more. The hobby I recommend, "Hitori Jikan" (alone time), is very simple. It is a way of spending time alone, deciding where you want to go and what you want to eat, and touring around by yourself. Because you are alone, you don't have […]
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 […]
Kyoto: Central Story's Rokkaku-do, also known as Choho-ji Temple, the birthplace of Ikebana.
There are many works set in Kyoto, spanning across various genres such as movies, dramas, novels, manga, and anime, and the Nakagyo Ward also appears in various works. In this series, we will introduce how Nakagyo Ward is depicted in these works, spot by spot. This time, we will focus on Choho-ji Temple, also known as Rokkaku-do, which is considered the birthplace of Ikebana. Rokkaku-do (Shiunzan Choho-ji) Overview Rokkaku-do is a temple of the Tendai sect, officially known as "Shiunzan Choho-ji." It has been affectionately called "Rokkaku-do" as a nickname for a long time due to the hexagonal shape of its main hall. Perhaps even if you mention "Choho-ji," not […]
Delusional European orchestra with a story in mind Piemonterno
We would like to introduce Piemonterno, a delusional European band that expands its musical activities with its roots in Saiin Negaposi, a live music venue located not far from Saiin Station.The band's delusions, which originated in Kyoto and swelled via Europe, burst forth in a big way.The band has a rare and unique personality, delivering a story-like view of the world with music that evokes the sound of film music writer Ennio Morricone and the world of film director Federico Fellini. Their music is like a fantasy The colourful colours and rich images will come to the listener's mind. Vocalist Ayatsuki Shimizu, a.k.a. Satsukine, recreates the world of the songs […]
Antique small-scale art complex near Omiya Station, Kyoto
Contemporary artistic space There is an art space quietly tucked away in a back alley off Goin Street in Shijo-Omiya. Originally famous for its art accommodation, it was renovated in 2021 in the form of a fusion of a coffee shop and gallery. Currently, it hosts exhibitions and events, and houses art shops run by Kyoto creators. The kumagusuku, a hideaway-like complex, has a minimalist, contemporary atmosphere that mixes the old and the new. On the other hand, it also holds seasonal marches and offers lunch, and is attracting attention from local residents as an easy place to drop in. Powerful white-walled architecture of a converted Kyoto townhouse The interior of the […]