Junei Hotel Kyoto Imperial Palace Gardens West is a traditional hotel with a modern flair that has recently opened in Kyoto. It promises to provide a great stay in an extraordinarily inviting villa. The hotel stands just west of the historical grounds and is luxurious enough to provide plenty of facilities to relax and unwind.…

Kyoto is home to many of Japan’s traditional events and summer festivals, some of which take place near the Ritz-Carlton, a luxury urban resort in the area. In order to let tourists make the most of their summer getaway plans, the hotel started offering its “Enjoy the Summer” accommodation plan. This will enable guests to…

Have you ever longed for a space other than your office and home where you can get some work done? Somehow, going to another place to do your work gives you more motivation and clarity of mind. Being in the office may feel very routinary and confining so your creativity may not shine; while you…

Calling all Gintama (銀魂) fans, are you up for some adventure? Then get ready as the most anticipated Gintama live action film is currently collaborating with the City of Kyoto (京都) in commemoration of its premiere on the 14th of July 2017! Gintama’s anime and live action adaptation is uniting for an event which will…

If there are special edition Japanese Starbucks menu items, there’s bound to be a special Starbucks store design that is traditionally Japanese as well right? Well, the plans are well on their way and a traditional Japanese Starbucks, Kyoto Ninenzaka Yasaka Tea House (京都二寧坂ヤサカ茶屋), will be opening on June 30, 2017. A Traditional-Style Starbucks Comes…

With the rainy season in Japan comes the season of hydrangeas. Among the many places to see these beautiful flowers, Mimurotoji Temple (三室戸寺) in Uji (宇治), Kyoto (京都) is extremely famous. Let’s check it out! Hydrangeas in Japan jp.fotolia.com/ The types of hydrangeas that bloom in Japan during the rainy season are limited to this…

Matcha (抹茶), or powdered green tea, is a staple in the Japanese daily life and is the only form of tea used in sado (茶道) or tea ceremony. It is grown in shade for three weeks and often covered in blankets. This growing process produces tea leaves with higher caffeine content. Hand picked at harvest,…

Many foreigners would like the opportunity to try Japanese green tea and matcha (抹茶) when they visit Japan. As a nationally popular ingredient and a large part of Japanese food culture, matcha and green tea have been loved since the 8th century. Did you know there is an event in Kyoto where you can try…

Kyoto (京都) is, no doubt, a magnet for tourists who are seeking high-quality unique dishes. There are so many hidden gems in the city which makes it hard to decide and choose the best. One of its treasures is Usagi no Nedoko (ウサギノネドコ), a cutely named establishment whose mission is to communicate the beauty of…

Planning on staying in Kyoto for your vacation? Head to the newly opened South Tower of Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo (ホテルグレイスリー京都三条 南館)! It is an ideal hotel for visitors who’d like to travel in Kyoto and explore the city’s historical streets. Guest Rooms hotel Gracery A post shared by Wps_Oops (@wps_oops) on Jul 28, 2017…