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Articles about Kyoto
On Suki Desu, Kyoto brings together temple, neighborhood, station and what the city asks of someone just passing through.
A tea bowl made for the hand and the occasion, not for factory-perfect repetition.
An essential temple for understanding Uji beyond the 10-yen coin.
Five places that give a strong first impression of Japan.
A climate agreement that left a real mark on global policy.
How Heian-kyō became the travel city of today, and which places are actually worth the time.
Comparing Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Hokkaido, Okinawa and the smaller cities.
From a 14-year-old crown prince to the founder of modern Japan — a walk through the life, the restoration, and the legacy of Meiji...
When politeness, shyness and team spirit are mistaken for coldness — a look at Japan's social codes.
From Kyoto's golden pavilion to Tokyo's oldest temple and Nara's Great Buddha
Bamboo grove, monkey mountain and centuries-old temples in western Kyoto.
From namagashi to yatsuhashi: 18 wagashi that make Japanese tradition tasteable
A quick look at the main features of Kansai-ben in Osaka and Kyoto.
A practical look at Kyoto Gyoen, the Imperial Palace and Sento Gosho before you plan your walk through central Kyoto.
