Quiet Teramachi shopping arcade
There’s pretty much nothing to do in this shopping arcade at night because the shops are all closed. But it’s still plenty bright, so it’s a wonderful place …
Quiet Hanamikoji
Scenes like this are becoming increasingly rare on Hanamikoji, a street that runs north from Kennenji, Kyoto’s oldest Zen temple. Hanamikoji is lined by traditional wooden buildings and traversed …
Outdoor Chinese dining in Kyoto
I’ve always wanted to go inside of the Tokasaikan, a historical building. The restaurant served Western fare when it was constructed in …
Late-night geometry at Kyoto Station
Geometry was not one of my strong subjects …
Brick retro
This building, originally a watchmaker when it was constructed in 1890, now contains a clothing store. It is a typical example …
Big Red
The Minamiza Theater has perhaps Kyoto’s best red paper lanterns. They are massive, vividly colored objects you can walk right up to on Shijo Avenue …
Summer solstice night
It is the day of the summer solstice in 2023. The incredibly clear sky gradually turns a deep blue. In Odori Park, where the trees are spreading their leaves …
No rainy season
Hokkaido has no rainy season or tsuyu from June to mid-July. The weeks on the island are rather a beautiful season in which late spring …
Brick perspective
Here along Sanjo Avenue, just a few minutes’ walk from the busy nightlife in the Pontocho district, you can find an interesting mix of architectural …
Italian dining along Sanjo
Finding a seat at a restaurant in Kyoto during peak travel season can be a challenge. I suggest being adventurous and exploring the side streets …
Your car, sir
A lone taxi waits for a passenger on Shijo Avenue, one of the busiest streets in Kyoto. The neon lights and modern buildings contrast with the ancient …
Sake bar sign in Pontocho
One of the many new establishments that have opened since the pandemic cooled off and Japan reopened to foreign tourists. I love the blue color …