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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, […]
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. […]
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 […]