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Mboogiedown: Japan
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The adventures of an American JET, stranded between nowhere and somewhere, Gifu, Japan, exploring Asia and escaping to Kyoto whenever possible.
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Reese Witherspoon's Tokyo Tea
Actress Reese Witherspoon enjoys taking part in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, an activity thought to capture the spirit of healing the mind, body and soul.Hollywood leading lady Reese Witherspoon was recently in Japan promoting breast cancer a...
Pontocho Maiko : Spring 2008
Kyoto Rewind : April 6, 2008Ichiemi, now a high ranking maiko in the Pontocho district, greets the mistress of a teahouse during a small cherry blossom festival along the Takase Canal.Ichiemi looks every bit the stylish, sophisticated young woman in ...
The 59th Kyo Odori 2008
The maiko Satonami performs in the opening scene with the geiko Chiyoe and Kanachisa.With the passing of a winter that was more severe than most, the now-greening mountains and perfumed winds seem particularly glorious. In this refreshing season grac...
Finding the Philosopher's Path
Kyoto Rewind 2008: April 3, 2008 Full Story Coming Soon! A view of the great gate of Nanzen-ji through a lacey veil of cherry blossoms. Nanzen-ji, or the Southern Mountain Temple, is thought to be the most famous and important Zen temple in the world...
Evening Tayuu Procession
Kyoto Rewind: April 2, 2008Kisaragi Tayuu ducks into a ryotei, a traditional dining establishment, along Kiyamachi-dori.The perfect way to end an incredibly Kyoto-culture packed day of exploring Kiyomizu-dera and hanging out with maiko was with an ex...
