kyoto Archive

• 48July 27, 2009

  Mineko Iwasaki

  At the age of five Mineko left home to study traditional Japanese dance in Gion, Kyoto and by 21, she...
• 6July 13, 2009

  Revenge of the Ninja, Part VI

  Ninja starts action in full swing with revenge … Cut …. and re-take with Yumi centre screen Ninja attacks Yumi by...
• 1July 13, 2009

  Kitchen in the Window, Japan

  This is what I love about shopping for food in Japan – the kitchens are often in view of the...
• 2July 13, 2009

  Gion and Memoirs of a Geisha

  As we worked our way through narrow Gion streets, we were reminded of the centuries old tradition – we were...
• 2July 12, 2009

  Making Ninja, Kimonobox, the movie – Part IV

  Another quick glimpse at behind the scenes of Kimonobox, the movie. This post shows Kimonobox, getting fitted with a wig...
• 1July 10, 2009

  Kimonobox Part II, Location selection

  Where to shoot the movie? That was our big question – down the streets of Shibuya was not an option....
• 2July 10, 2009

  What is a Mizuba?

  Washing at the mizuba is an important part of visiting temples. At the main gate, if there is a mizuba...
• 20July 9, 2009

  Kimonobox, the movie?

  Nothing better than making a movie to build the brand – and what a better place than this studio in...
• 3July 6, 2009

  Kimonobox in Kyoto

  Kimonobox enjoying the Kyoto sites. Its been over 20 years since I have been to Kyoto. It was great to...
• 2July 4, 2009

  Goma is good!

  I am a fan of sesame seed! And therefore was delighted to find that in Kyoto they have sesame seed...
• 4July 2, 2009

  Rid of Rubbish

  Walking around Kiyomizudera is a wonderful way to experience Japan. There are so many chances to take happy snaps of...
• 1July 1, 2009

  Canon IXUS 110IS, in Kyoto

  I have taken the Canon Digital IXUS 12.1 Mega Pixels to Kyoto for a quick break! This Canon is a great...
• 1May 8, 2009

  Starbucks

  The best of Starbucks – a hot chocolate and their sugar donut. We travel far and wide in search of...