Tag Archives: Kyoto

Kyoto Noodle House Serves One Big, Long Udon Noodle

Posted on November 2, 2012 by

A noodle house called Tawaraya in Kyoto, Japan serves udon soup with a noodle so long and thick that only one noodle is used per bowl. We usually do not report on noodle shops, but this photo makes us so … Continue reading →

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Photo of the day: Pontocho Dori, Kyoto

Posted on October 28, 2012 by

When most people think of geishas in Kyoto, they think of Gion. However, the real heart of traditional nightlife in Kyoto is several blocks away, on a small alleyway called Pontocho Dori, running west along the Kamo River. During the … Continue reading →

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Photo Of The Day: Kyoto Station At Night

Posted on October 20, 2012 by

Kyoto Station in Japan is unique in that it has a wide, open staircase inside it leading to an observation floor at the top of the building. This photo is from near the top of the staircase, looking down into … Continue reading →

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Cherry Blossom “Snowflakes” in Kyoto (Video)

Posted on April 16, 2012 by

Something even more beautiful than cherry blossoms … cherry blossom “snowflakes” falling to the ground. Sadly, after only a few days of the springtime breeze, the cherry trees are stripped of their pink splendor. (H/t Japan Style) Related articles Photo … Continue reading →

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