I'm looking for a mischievous kitsune figurine — wood or ceramic — as a gift for someone with a cheeky personality who loves foxes. I've already scoured the handicraft markets around Heian Shrine and the Kyoto Museum of Crafts and Design, plus several flea markets at other shrines around the city, but, even though I have seen plenty of cats in all forms and shapes, very few foxes so far
Looking forward to seeing the Kamogawa Odori on Sunday. Unfortunately some in our group cannot join so I have two spare tickets (1^(st) category, with tea ceremony). Tea is from 11:30 and performance starts at 12:30. DM for details if interested by one or two. https://en.kamogawa-odori.com/ the elegant geisha and maiko entertain audiences with their two-part performance of the dance drama (part 1) and the pure dance (part 2).
This Tuesday 5 May, we are planning to eat those special mochi and wander through the streets to look for colorful carp streamers. We have seen a fair amount of those already mainly affixed to public buildings. Still as we do not have our families with us, we feel like we are missing the point of that special day. It's mainly a family event, apparently. We were wondering if public events are held for that special occasion or if there are other ways to enjoy that special day in Kyoto. Weather is going to be great thankfully so we'll think of something.