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

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

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

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

Matcha (Japanese powdered green tea) is a centuries-old tradition in Japan. Matcha (Japanese powdered green tea) is a centuries-old...

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