Lauren Hadler

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Ochaya Asobi: An encounter with an apprentice geisha

Visitors to the Gion district of Kyoto will know when they have stumbled across the flagstone-paved...

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New take on an ancient tradition

Which floor do your toes prefer to tread on: fluffy carpet, polished wood or tatami? A...

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Mt. Hiei: sacred home of the Tendai monks

Soon the mountains surrounding Kyoto will transform into a spectacular array of colour. The landscape will...