Hatsumode: The First Visit to a Shrine of the New Year

(Japanese New Year’s Celebration) Hatsumode: The First Visit to a Shrine of the New Year (初詣) Hatsumode: The First Visit to a Shrine of the New Year Hatsumode is usually thought of as January 1st, although it can be a few days later. People visit a shrine or sometimes temple and pray for comfort and health in the new year. It is very common to see women in kimono and quite…
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Thoughts on the Assassination of Benazir Bhutto

Thoughts on the Assassination of Benazir Bhutto Benazir Bhutto Kyotofoodie is a site dedicated to the decidedly non-political subject of food, specifically the culinary culture of Kyoto, Japan. Last night, while looking at our site stats and incoming links we learned the former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto was assassinated. Paku and I were both very, very saddened at the news. I watched…
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