kyoto Archive

  • Mineko Iwasaki

    Mineko Iwasaki

    At the age of five Mineko left home to study traditional Japanese dance in Gion, Kyoto and by 21, she...
  • Revenge of the Ninja, Part VI

    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...
  • Kitchen in the Window, Japan

    Kitchen in the Window, Japan

    This is what I love about shopping for food in Japan – the kitchens are often in view of the...
  • Gion and Memoirs of a Geisha

    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...
  • Making Ninja, Kimonobox, the movie – Part IV

    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...
  • Kimonobox Part II, Location selection

    Kimonobox Part II, Location selection

    Where to shoot the movie? That was our big question – down the streets of Shibuya was not an option....
  • What is a Mizuba?

    What is a Mizuba?

    Washing at the mizuba is an important part of visiting temples. At the main gate, if there is a mizuba...
  • Kimonobox, the movie?

    Kimonobox, the movie?

    Nothing better than making a movie to build the brand – and what a better place than this studio in...
  • Kimonobox in Kyoto

    Kimonobox in Kyoto

    Kimonobox enjoying the Kyoto sites. Its been over 20 years since I have been to Kyoto. It was great to...
  • Goma is good!

    Goma is good!

    I am a fan of sesame seed! And therefore was delighted to find that in Kyoto they have sesame seed...
  • Rid of Rubbish

    Rid of Rubbish

    Walking around Kiyomizudera is a wonderful way to experience Japan. There are so many chances to take happy snaps of...
  • Canon IXUS 110IS, in Kyoto

    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...
  • Starbucks

    Starbucks

    The best of Starbucks – a hot chocolate and their sugar donut. We travel far and wide in search of...
Page 1 of 11
  • Follow Tweets