Conveyor Belt Sushi Kyoto

京都回転寿司

Conveyor belt sushi (aka, "kaiten sushi," in Japanese) is fast-food sushi that is delivered to patrons seated in booths via a conveyor belt.

The conveyor belt wends its way through the restaurant. As the small dishes pass by, diners may take the ones they want to eat.

The bill is based upon the number of dishes one takes (and, in some cases, the type: e.g. maguro tuna will tend to be more expensive than other items).

It is a fun day or night out for all.

Though an inland city, Kyoto has its share of such restaurants.

This one is located down the street from the Golden Pavilion close to the Insho Domoto Museum.


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Cycling Hirano Shrine or Not

平野神社を自転車で通る（実は乗ってはいけない）

Hirano Shrine is a small and pleasant shrine not far from Ritsumeikan University in northwest Kyoto, just off Nishi-oji Dori.

It was founded in 794 C.E. when the capital was moved to Heian-kyo (the ancient name for Kyoto) from Nagaoka-kyo, which is now a part of the southern tip of the city of Kyoto.

Hirano Shrine is best known for its cherry trees.

Since 985, there have been annual cherry blossom viewing events.

Today it is often full of college students reveling under the trees, singing and drinking.

Cycling, however, is not permitted, as the small sign attests.

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Entry into the grounds is free. There is a booth that sells o-mamori, the good luck charms all shrines sell. Within the grounds is a majestic four-hundred-year-old camphor tree.


By bus from Kyoto Station, take the #205 or #50 to Kinugasa Komae. From Sanjo Keihan, take #15 and get off at the same stop. From Shijo Omiya (Hankyu Railways), take #55 to the same stop.
Hirano Shrine (in Japanese)
Tel: 075 461 4450
Hirano Miyamoto-cho 1, Kita-ku, Kyoto

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Parking Meter Maids on Their Bikes in Kyoto

駐車違反防止対策で京都をチャリで回る

In their dark green slacks, lime green button-down shirts, reflective vests, and dark green baseball caps, Kyoto's meter maids are instantly recognizable.

They patrol the city on bike, and travel in pairs.

They can be found all over the city.

These two are pedaling south on Kiyamachi, just below Oike Dori, on a slow Sunday afternoon, in search of oil-guzzling, exhaust-spewing scofflaws.

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Kyoto Woman in Front of Bicycle Pileup

沢山の自転車の前にiPadで遊んでいる京美人

We're guessing that is not her bike, but it would be exquisite were it so.

The white child's bike with pink basket and rear wheel, saddle and handle grips - would match her iPad cover.

All of this drama is taking place in downtown Kyoto, at Sanjo - Kawaramachi.

A young woman standing and checking something on her iPad, balanced on her high heels, as the world whirls around her.

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This Week in World Cycling News 17 June 2012

今週のサイクリング２０１２年０６月１７日

THE DIGNITIES OF COMMUTING BY BICYCLE Transportation Alternatives Newsroom

Mark Cavendish takes the lead in Ster ZLM Toer BBC

Cycle Buddy – wltm cyclists looking to share daytrips, pootles etc Guardian

Le Tour de l'Île de Montréal : un dimanche au paradis! Vélo Québec

El casco no baja la prima de riesgo El Pais

自転車のアームストロングを告発／米反ドーピング機関 Shikoku News

Armstrong's former manager denies accusations Yahoo

Last Week's Cycling News


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KATAGAMI Style - Paper Stencils and Japonisme Exhibit Kyoto Museum of Modern Art

世界が愛した日本のデザインもうひとつのジャポニスム京都国立近代美術館

The National Museum of Modern Art Kyoto will be holding a must-see exhibit for lovers of Japonisme.

"KATAGAMI Style - Paper Stencils and Japonisme" will be held from July 7 until August 19 at the Okazaki museum.

Katagami, or stencil paper, is a well known Japanese art form.

In this exhibit some 400 pieces will be on display.

From central Kyoto, the museum is an easy fifteen minute ride.


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Hours: 9:30 - 5 pm (last entry 4:30 pm); open until 8 pm on Fridays (last entry 7:30)

Okazaki Enshoji-cho Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8344
Tel: 075 761 4111

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Kyoto Bans Yakuza Mobsters from Taking Part in Gion Festival

祇園祭暴力団排除へ

Gion Matsuri (Festival), one of Japan's Big Three Festivals - the other two are Osaka's Tenjin Matsuri and Tokyo's Kanda Matsuri - has declared mobsters persona non grata.

As part of a yakuza eradication program, gangsters will not be allowed to pull the large floats and will be denied festival happi coats.

Every year known mobsters have taken part in the festival, usually twenty to thirty such men.

A year ago April, Kyoto city passed an anti-mafia ordinance. In keeping with that, known members of organized criminal organizations will be banned from participating in the festival.

The Festival was first held in 970 C.E., and has only in rare instances not been held.

The climax of Gion Matsuri is on the day of July 17, when the massive floats adorned with tapestries are pulled around the center of the city by teams of men.

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