Tag: Mikuni
There is a Ninja…
… hidden in this picture. This picture was taken at the Myōryū-ji temple in Kanazawa – also called the Ninja temple for its many hidden staircases, escape routes, secret chambers, concealed tunnels and trick doors.
Kimono Girls in Higashi-Chaya-Gai
Just really dig those Kimonos. You just see so little of them today.
Shopping at Iza
Iza is the supermarket at Mikuni. You could spend hours looking at the stands. Here is just a short selection. Enjoy!
Mikuni-Ko
The time had come: SUSHI TIME! For the first time on this trip, we had fresh sushi at Mikuni-Ko. Unforgettable! 30 plats later we rested our case and pronounced the verdict: this is THE best Sushi restaurant ever.
Takefu Knife Village
What a fantastic day at the Takefu Knife Village, a knife factory founded in 1336. We had the opportunity to follow and apply the 12 stages to make our own Santoku Knife. Flattening, grinding, polishing, sharpening and finally stamping our own Kanji initials onto the… Continue Reading “Takefu Knife Village”
Even MORE Sewer Iron Art…
I have to say, I am amazed by the quality of their work. Every city, every district has their very own model. It’s art on the streets.
The Mikuni Matsuri Yama’s
This year, 8 Yama’s(samurai) started off on the procession. They are 6 meters high and a crew must push them while another lays the drums inside. Really impressive.
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