Where the Heck Do Higashiyama Residents Shop For Groceries?
I'm looking at a rental in Higashiyama. I love most things about it but one thing that concerns…
Looking for papier-mâché red oni mask
Where in Kyoto can I buy a papier-mâché oni mask like this? I got the blue one in…
Enforcement of No-Headphone Ordinance
Hi all, Recently I’ve been asked in a couple of places to remove headphones while cycling. I was…
A few steps off the weeping willow lined section of the Shirakawa Stream south of Sanjo, there is a tomb dedicated to the “13-day Shogun” Akechi Mitsuhide said to contain his head.
One story holds that he died by seppuku and his head was severed by a retainer after he…
Restaurant for great oysters?
Hi all. Any recs for bars or restaurants that have great oysters? by cookieguggleman
Gion early morning
Hi My wife and I are visiting Gion April 2-4, smack dab in peak Sakura season so we…
Shigeharu
I am wondering is shigeharu knife shop still open and running, I’ll be headed to Osaka in October…
Any Lunar New Years Celebrations?
My family and I will be in Kyoto until March, and I’m interested if there will be any…
Question about 24/7 open places in Kyoto?
Hello 🙂 Me and my fiancee are spending ten days in kyoto. I was wondering if the parks…
Looking for Recommendations: Real Estate Agencies in Kyoto to Lease Out My Flat
Hi everyone, I’ll have a new apartment ready near Tambaguchi Station (JR Sagano Line) , will be ready…
Need some sightseeing advice – Autistic friend
Heya, A good friend had some last minute travel plans change and is now spending just over a…
Bulk compost/soil (delivery)
Hi all, I live in Momoyama, Fushimi, and have a small field. The soil quality is awful (neglected…