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 […]
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," […]
Learn about Japanese film history at the Toy Film Museum
Short videos are all the rage in an age without social networking! Short videos are gaining momentum on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. Against the backdrop of the spread of smartphones and social networking services, videos of less than a minute are being produced one after another and enjoyed by people all over the world.This is a new culture brought about by the advancement of digital technology. However, if you go back in history, similar content existed 90 years ago, when smartphones did not even exist, let alone SNS.That was the golden age of Japanese cinema, when 35 mm film was sold off after cinema screenings. At the time, they were […]
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 […]
Here are four locations associated with Yoshida Toshimaro and the "Ikedaya Incident," which brought fame to the Shinsengumi and delayed the Meiji Restoration.
During the late Edo period, the Shinsengumi attacked the Ikedaya Inn in Sanjo, Kyoto, where radical supporters of the Sonnō jōi movement had gathered, in an event known as the "Ikedaya Incident". It is said that this incident caused a delay in the Meiji Restoration by several years and elevated the Shinsengumi to stardom, making it a significant event. In the vicinity of Sanjo Kiya-cho in Nakagyo Ward, where the Ikedaya Inn was located, there are several spots related to Yoshida Toshimaro, who was a leader among the radical supporters, including the remains of the Ikedaya Inn. What is the "Ikedaya Incident" that delayed the Meiji Restoration? On June 5, […]
Kyoto and Nakagyo Ward History: "The August 18 Coup d'État ~ The Ikedaya Incident"
The political upheaval of August 18th In Kyoto, a radical Sonnō jōi faction centered around the Chōshū domain emerged, and Sonnō jōi-affiliated court nobles such as Sanjō Sanetomi and Anegakōji Kintomo expanded their influence, aligning with Chōshū. In response, the Kobu-Gattai faction sought to regain control. The Satsuma domain, part of the Kobu-Gattai faction, approached the Aizu domain, which held the position of Kyoto Shugoshoku, and planned to expel Sonnō jōi-affiliated court nobles and the Chōshū domain from the imperial court. On August 18, 1863, troops led by the Aizu and Satsuma domains blockaded the nine gates of the Kyoto Imperial Palace and carried out a coup. As a result, […]
The Ramen Scene in Mibu Ward / A Neighborhood Column by Eight Beat
A rock enthusiast born in the Showa era introduces the neighborhood scenery in full swing. During my high school days, I spent my days either skipping classes to ride around on my motorcycle or getting lost in conversations about rock music at cafes while chain-smoking. However, as I also wanted to pursue university education, during the third term of my third year, I didn't attend school at all, avoided taking final exams, and instead secluded myself at home, pretending to study for college entrance exams at the last minute. With the shutters tightly closed and my days and nights reversed, there would be a faint sound of pebbles hitting the […]
"Kitano's World" depicts an unseen "Incident at Honnō-ji" Watching the movie "Kubi," we embark on a pilgrimage to Honnō-ji.
Three decades in the making. The latest work by master director Takeshi Kitano depicts the tumultuous lives of warriors embroiled in battles and schemes, all from his unique perspective on the "Incident at Honnō-ji." Depicting the Honnō-ji Incident means… the setting is over there in Nakagyo Ward, isn't it? The movie "首" In the late Sengoku period, Oda Nobunaga (played by Ryo Kase) engages in fierce battles with various forces across the country in his quest for national unification. However, he is betrayed by his trusted vassal, Murashige Araki (played by Kenichi Endo). Nobunaga gathers his retainers and orders the search for Araki, using the promise of inheritance of his […]
The History of Kyoto and Nakagyo Ward: The End of the Edo Period Part 3 - "Birth of the Shinsengumi"
(Previously on) With the signing of the "Treaty of Amity and Commerce between the United States and Japan," trade with foreign countries began, dealing a heavy blow to the textile industry in Kyoto's Nishijin district. This led to numerous incidents of violence against foreign traders. Additionally, the arrival of many loyalists to the Emperor and opponents of foreign influence in Kyoto exacerbated the deterioration of public order. The radical activists of the Sonnō jōi faction who came to Kyoto engaged in activities such as assassination and robbery, exacerbating the serious problem of deteriorating public order. In response, the shogunate established the position of "Kyoto Shugoshoku" (Governor of Kyoto) to maintain […]