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西陣織会館 空引機

Nishijin Textile Center "Sorahiki-Bata" A Ja...

Today, I had the privilege of witnessing a rare demonstration of a traditional hand loom at the Nishijin Textile Center. In Japan, this loom was in use from around the...

Nishijin Textile Center "Sorahiki-Bata" A Ja...

Today, I had the privilege of witnessing a rare demonstration of a traditional hand loom at the Nishijin Textile Center. In Japan, this loom was in use from around the...

光峯錦織工房を訪問

Visit to Koho Nishikiori Workshop

Recently, we had the privilege of visiting the prestigious Nishikiori studio, KOHO. Remarkably, they continue to use hand-powered Jacquard looms for their weaving—a practice they maintain with unwavering dedication. Due...

Visit to Koho Nishikiori Workshop

Recently, we had the privilege of visiting the prestigious Nishikiori studio, KOHO. Remarkably, they continue to use hand-powered Jacquard looms for their weaving—a practice they maintain with unwavering dedication. Due...

It's summer! And a new exhibition at Nishijin ...

It is boiling hot in Kyoto!  During the time of Gion Festival, Kyoto was literally packed with tourists, but now a little relaxed.  At Nishijin Asagi Museum, the new Exhibition...

It's summer! And a new exhibition at Nishijin ...

It is boiling hot in Kyoto!  During the time of Gion Festival, Kyoto was literally packed with tourists, but now a little relaxed.  At Nishijin Asagi Museum, the new Exhibition...

西陣だより 7月(1) ハス

News from Nishijin July (1) Lotus

Kodo Gyoganji Temple is located on Teramachi-dori, a short distance from the Imperial Palace. Every year, we enjoy the beautiful lotus flowers here. It's also great to be able to...

News from Nishijin July (1) Lotus

Kodo Gyoganji Temple is located on Teramachi-dori, a short distance from the Imperial Palace. Every year, we enjoy the beautiful lotus flowers here. It's also great to be able to...

京都での「体験」アクティビティを始めました。

We Now Offer "Experience" Activities in Kyoto.

It's getting hotter everyday, but the festive season is nearing!  Are you coming to Kyoto to see Gion Festival? While talking to various hotel concierges, I strongly felt that visitors...

We Now Offer "Experience" Activities in Kyoto.

It's getting hotter everyday, but the festive season is nearing!  Are you coming to Kyoto to see Gion Festival? While talking to various hotel concierges, I strongly felt that visitors...

西陣だより 6月(1)アジサイ

News from Nishijin June (1) Hydrangea

This year's hydrangeas seem a little weak, perhaps because the rainy season has not started yet, but they are still decorating Oike Street and the roads within Kyoto city with...

News from Nishijin June (1) Hydrangea

This year's hydrangeas seem a little weak, perhaps because the rainy season has not started yet, but they are still decorating Oike Street and the roads within Kyoto city with...