During the autumn season I took a trip to Ryoanji temple in Kyoto. It was a beautiful fall day, warm; with the brightly colored leaves blossoming everywhere. The temple grounds were peaceful, surrounded by green and lots of nature. Even though there were many people, it was still possible to enjoy the quiet of the […]
Camping in Kyoto City!
This summer, a friend invited us to go camping. He took us to a place which we had never heard but was less than an hour from our house in Ishiyama. This camp-site was in the mountains, deep in the forest, in the bend of a crystal clear river. We drove up the west side […]
Why I Love Kyoto by Chi-Yow
Why do I love Kyoto? For me, because I have a background in architecture with a focus on older buildings and how to continue using them in the future, I like having the chance to see part of Japan’s history in Kyoto. I lived in Tokyo before moving to Kyoto. Tokyo can be a fun […]