Happy 2014 from Izumo of Shimane, the land of Gods! To my Kyoto Now blog followers: Due to unforeseen circumstances, I have had...

I had lunch at a soba (buck wheat) noodle restaurant "Masaichi" in Ichinen-zaka Slope of Higashiyama. There are several kind...

For me, Autumn means "Kagura" season! The only time I can see Kagura in Kyoto is on the night of Yoiyama during the Gion Fes...

I visited Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. The purpose is to get this commemorative stamp: JR Tokai's 20th anniversary of "Yes, let...

At a request of my brother-in-law, I went to "Gihan Ebisu Do" Chinese restaurant, which is in Sanjo-dori Avenue, just west of ...

Let me introduce the Italian restaurant " Robinson Karasuma " in Bukko-ji Street, near Maeniiya Guesthouse.  It's their 8t...

One of the pleasures of travelling is enjoying different meals.  When we were seated, a small Jubako (layers of lacquer boxes) was serve...

Tamatsukuri is a very renowned hot spring town in Shimane and there are many historic ryokan accommodations.  This time, we booked our ac...