Every tip we receive—whether during the Matcha Experience or our Chiropractic sessions— carries a story, a moment of kindness, and a piece of someone’s journey in Kyoto. And we never keep that kindness to ourselves. Every year, on Thailand’s “Children’s Day,” small temples in the northern region gather local kids and hand out sweets, snacks, and small gifts. Many of these children live simple lives, and a small bag of treats can make their entire week sparkle. This year, ever

Just a short walk from Kyoto Station, our small wellness studio offers a hands-on matcha experience unlike any other in Japan — where you can learn how to make a smooth, café-style matcha latte using a traditional Japanese lacquerware bowl. Recently, we introduced a handcrafted lacquer bowl made in Japan, designed to help you create fine, creamy foam effortlessly. Its rounded interior allows the bamboo whisk (chasen) to glide naturally, producing the kind of silky texture tha

How a Simple Lesson in Whisking Became a Memorable Cultural Experience At Kyoto Matcha Experience , we often say that every guest brings their own story — and this one touched our hearts. A few weeks ago, a wonderful group of six travelers from Georgia  visited us. They first stopped by to ask if they could have some matcha tea. I explained that our place isn’t a café, but a hands-on matcha-making experience , much like a small cultural class where you learn to whisk and enjo

On a slightly chilly morning in October, I received a phone call from someone who wished to book a Matcha Experience that very afternoon at 3 p.m. The guest turned out to be a Brazilian chef — a man with the presence and passion of Brazil’s Gordon Ramsay. A well-known culinary influencer with over 2,700 followers on Instagram, he visited our Kyoto Matcha Experience that day. When I looked at his Instagram, every dish he posted looked absolutely delicious — full of color, text

In the U.S., about 10–15% of chiropractors specialize in the Gonstead Method, known for its precision spinal analysis and one-point adjustments. In Japan, however, less than 2% of practitioners are trained in true Gonstead techniques — making it an exceptionally rare, high-level chiropractic method. At Kyoto Happy Chiropractic & Reflexology, we combine this authentic Gonstead-style adjustment with our original Muscle Body Technique, designed to deeply relax and stretch the mu

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