Kyoto Research

I heard this on a TV show the other day and then found it on You tube - it is such a nice songs so I am adding it to my blog so I remember it - Plain White T's - Hey There Delilah

Now I also watched Twilight to see what all the fuss was about - the music was so good - here is one of my favourites Edward Cullen - BELLA's LULLABY / RIVER FLOWS IN YOU

I have busily been researching for our trip to Japan later on in the year and have found some great website to keep here in a list:

http://paulstravelpics.blogspot.com/2008_08_01_archive.html
http://www.kyotoguide.com/
http://www.hostelskyoto.com/annex/annex-e.html
http://www.savoryjapan.com/travel/kyoto/nishiki.market.html
http://www.kyoto-machiya.com/eng
http://www.kyoto.travel/index.html
http://www.city.kyoto.jp/koho/eng/index.html

Besides the travel I have also been researching places to visit that relate to craft in Kyoto. There are some really nice shops - this is the list so far....

Linnet - everything to do with Linen fabrics, threads and they send overseas

Kitano Tenmangu Shrine -On 25th of each month the Kitano Tenmangu Shrine hosts a huge colorful market, Tenjin-san, in its surroundings. Innumerable stalls in the huge market place offer almost everything from plants to second-hand kimonos, foodstuffs to antiques and old ceramics to Japanese dolls. This market has been an ideal place for bargain hunters, photographers and is an elegant display of Japan’s rich culture and antiques.

To-ji Temple -On 21st of each month - also known as Kobo-san, this mega temple market offers everything and is extremely popular; go early, especially if on a weekend or a national holiday; 7:00-16:30 - Tō-ji is located in Minami-ku near the intersection of Ōmiya Street and Kujō Street, southwest of Kyoto Station.