Sunday, May 31, 2026

Kyoto Miku and the Quiet Art of Ikebana

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This illustration shows Kyoto Miku practicing ikebana,   kneeling in seiza as she gently trims a branch in the Ikenobo style.   Her calm foc...
Saturday, May 30, 2026

Kyoto Miku and the School Trip Tradition in Kyoto

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  Kyoto and Its Long Tradition of School Trips Kyoto is one of the most popular destinations for school trips in Japan. Every year, countles...
Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Kyoto Miku — Steps of Fushimi Inari

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  In the quiet light of early summer, Kyoto Miku walks down the stone steps of Fushimi Inari Shrine. Her black-and-green twin-tails sway gen...
Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Kyoto Miku — Early Summer on the Kamo River

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On a bright early-summer afternoon in Demachiyanagi, Kyoto Miku steps lightly across the river stones of the Kamo River.    Her black and gr...
Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Pino × Pokémon: A Sweet 30th Anniversary Surprise

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The ice cream I’ve eaten more than anything else in my life is “Pino” by Morinaga.   I’ve been enjoying it since my teenage years.   Each pi...
Sunday, May 17, 2026

Kyoto Miku at Kyoto Tower — Blending Kyoto’s Past and Present

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Kyoto Miku appears today in front of Kyoto Tower, the symbolic landmark that stands directly across from Kyoto Station.   Completed in 1964 ...

Kyoto Miku — Aburi Mochi Edition

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At the corner of Imamiya Shrine, Kyoto Miku enjoys a skewer of freshly grilled aburi mochi , a traditional sweet served with warm miso flavo...