Tag Archives for Kyoto
Otowa Waterfall
Otowa Waterfall in the Kiyomizudera is split up into three streams. It is said that each stream has a benefit to those that drink from them. The three benefits are longevity, success in education and love. If you were to … Continue reading
Spirited Away Figure
Walking around one of the streets in Kyoto we saw this little sign that said Studio Ghibli. We ended up in a store where they sold various goods of Studio Ghibli. They had stuffed animals, towels, handkerchiefs, etc. featuring characters … Continue reading
Searching for Souvenirs
While in Kyoto I was looking for souvenirs for my family. I was looking for bundled items that I could give out individually. Inside this glass case were little figures ranging from traditional to animal caricatures. What I found random … Continue reading
Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kyoto
If you have ever seen the movie Memoirs of a Geisha then do you remember the scene where the kid is running through a tunnel of red orange gates? Well I made it one of my goals to go there … Continue reading
Totoro Store
My Neighbor Totoro is a classic Studio Ghibli movie that is loved by many and in Japan you can find shops like the one in the picture in random places. These Studio Ghibli specialty shops have a variety of goods … Continue reading