The need for lightweight souvenirs gave birth in the 1620s to the Otsu-e, simple paintings on paper with popular themes.
Source: Starbucks Japan You may have heard of the unique Starbucks located on Kyoto’s famous Ninenzaka, the steep hill leading up to Kiyomizu Temple. In...
A friend of mine once told me, “I don’t drink, I don’t smoke. But I have one great addiction: gacha machines.” For...