KYOTO VISITOR’S GUIDE March 2023 has been published

The 362nd issue of KYOTO VISITOR’S GUIDE, March 2023, has been published in print as well as New Articles have been up online

This Month’s Features:

“YUGEN”Performances for the Deities

— The world of Japanese Noh Theatre

NARA-YAMATO JUNREI

— Experience the charms of the central and south regions of Nara through the NARA-YAMATO Four Temple Pilgrimage

“Prosthetic limb” × “Art and Craftsmanship”

— Interview with Nobuhiro Yasuda, the craftsman of “KYOTO gishi*design”

What’s on in the Old Capital This Month

— Seasonal and Traditional Events and Museums Guide

Cover photo: A noble and beautiful Ohina-sama doll from 1960s (private collection). March is the time for Hina Matsuri, or Doll Festival in Japan. Hina Matsuri is one of the traditional Japanese celebrations for children, especially for girls, held on March 3rd. This is the day to pray for young girls’ growth and happiness. It is also called “Momo-no Sekku (Season of Peach)" because of the peach blossom season on the old lunar calendar. Photo courtesy of Risa Sekiguchi: https://savoryjapan.com