r/Kyoto

Seeking other women in the corporate world in Kansai for a weekly/bi-weekly breakfast club or/and dinner club (Kyoto-based). Any interest?
This will be a chance to exchange experiences, network, discuss issues that affect us as foreigners, seek and give advice, and (need I say?) to have a good time :)

DM me or comment if you’re interested in joining.
Thanks!

Hi! I'm in Japan for a vacation with family and am headed to Kyoto for the next 4 days. I brought several omiyage bags from Trader Joes for friends in Japan, but one ended up not replying to my message so I wasn't able to meet up with them, and now I'm leaving Tokyo. I would rather someone get this bag of goodies rather than I have to haul it back home (and I'd rather use the luggage space for Japanese snacks!). It has several items I picked thinking they wouldn't exist in Japan.

Hello!

I'm a Japanese manga artist. I'm looking for people who have visited Kyoto because I'd love to hear about your experiences for research for a manga I'm creating.

If you have a few minutes, I'd really appreciate it if you could answer these questions:

What was the most memorable part of your trip to Kyoto?

Did you stay at a guesthouse in Kyoto? If so, what was it like?

What image or impression do you have of Japanese ghosts (yūrei)?

Kyoto is often considered a place where gods and spirits are close to everyday life. Did you ever experience anything mysterious or feel like you saw a ghost while you were in Kyoto?

If a ghost wanted to be your friend, what do you think you would do?

Thank you very much for your time!

I missed my chance in Tokyo and I am hoping to get some here. I think this is specific to Kyoto and doesn’t break rule 4 of the sub but I guess I’ll see

I have a US Costco membership but don't have a car. I'm curious if anyone with a car wants to do a Costco run in Kyoto.

If you have a car but don't have a Costco membership, I can help you get in or even pay for you first. Just pay me back in cash.

If we are doing a car rental, I'm doing to share the car rental price.

Hello! I am a non-resident here at Kyoto for my internship. I currently have a jpn address and phone number since I am staying a lot longer. I plan to declutter a few things before I go, is it possible for me to sell them at Book Off? Or do I have to ask a friend to sell them for me?

I tried registering at Mercari with no luck (IDK why it doesn't want to verify my number). Also, I just wanted to sell them even if I don't get a lot of money back, I think it's better rather than throw them and pay for it.

Any experiences with this? Thank you! Do you have any other recommendations where I can go besides Book Off?

I know it's kind of a stretch, since Japan is all Playstation and Nintendo, but does anyone know a store that stocks new releases for Xbox too? I have seen some games for the 360 here and there, but nothing recent. I've been enjoying getting my Nintendo games cheap since living here, but seems like that's not an option for Xbox.

Hi! We’re three Swedish supporters who are looking for a bar that shows the Sweden game against France on Wednesday, early morning. We’ve tried asking the pub The Hub if they show it however they did not. If you have any other suggestions we would’ve most thankful. The best would be if the bar is in the area around the Kyoto station cause that’s where we’re staying.
Thanks again for any suggestions!

Where one can satisfy the craving for cardamom bun?? If not anything Nordic style would work.

Anyone feel that

I'm currently away from home when the typhoons hit.

Can anyone give an update on flooding of Katsuragawa at Matsuo Taisha area, please?

If I take paid vacation during the same month that I also work does the paid leave count toward my permitted work hours? Is it okay to both work and use vacation days in the same month?