How to Take a Relaxing Summer Nap

July 22, 2017

I love a nice weekend nap during any season, but there is something especially languorous and deeply relaxing about a summer nap. They are wonderful for replenishing the body and mind after a day ...

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Using Visualization to Stay Cool

June 24, 2017

One of the things that I love about summer in Kyoto is the summer motifs that seem to be everywhere. Patterns of water, waves, dragonflies and even burst of fireworks appear on everything from tab...

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How to Take a Summer Bath - 2017

June 13, 2017

If you have been with Amayori for a while you know that every summer I write about one of my favorite things – the art of the summer bath.  Summer bathing can have a cooling, rejuvenating effect o...

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A Kyoto Summer Journey Part 1: A Summer Incense Tradition

June 06, 2017

Welcome to the first part in our Kyoto Summer Journey series. Today’s topic is the Japanese incense mosquito coil or, katori senkō . Since the 19th century, incense coils have been fixtures in home...

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Relax & Refresh: Kyoto Summer's Key Ingredients

May 31, 2017

I am so excited for you to experience our limited edition summer fragrance, Kyoto Summer. Fresh and clean with a touch of mystery that Kyoto is known for, this is an aromatic experience that will m...

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