Blog
an Insightful journey? page 13
What we use to call a blog in the early 2000s – a mix of food, drinks, life events, travel and interests from Zachary Martz.
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Best Burger Kyoto
A glossy Kyoto cheeseburger with fries, eaten slowly between temple walks—comfort food that makes the city feel warm and lived-in.
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Through the Red Gates
Walk through Kyoto’s red torii gate tunnel and feel the quiet rhythm of a shrine path where light, shadow, and time layer into memory.
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Kyoto Sake Spring Water
Kyoto’s spring water flows through bamboo into a wooden basin—an unhurried glimpse of the quiet source behind sake and the city’s calm rituals.
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Kyoto Style Sushi
A quiet look at Kyoto style sushi: nigiri and maki arranged with intent, balancing simplicity, texture, and calm Japanese flavor.
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Morning Bamboo Forest
A quiet morning in Kyoto’s bamboo forest—looking up through towering stalks as soft light filters in and the grove turns the day calm.
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Midday Maiko
A quiet midday moment in Kyoto: a maiko under a red parasol on a sunlit traditional street of wooden facades and tiled roofs.
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Meditative Moment
A meditative moment in a Kyoto zen rock garden—raked gravel, still stones, and green canopy—inviting quiet attention and calm.
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Golden Boys Day
A bright day in Kyoto at the golden pavilion—two smiles by the pond, quiet travel moments, and a reminder that the best souvenirs are shared.
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Break those Bad habits
A quiet Kyoto shrine covered in wish slips becomes a gentle reminder: name the pattern, leave it behind, and make room to break bad habits.
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Pre Dinner Cocktail
A quiet pre-dinner cocktail in Kyoto: a ruby drink at a wooden bar counter, low light, clinking ice, and a calm pause before dinner.
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Boats on the Philosophers walk
A quiet moment on Kyoto’s Philosopher’s Walk, where leaf boats and flowers rest by the canal and reflections drift beneath stone bridges.
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Whiskey Tasting
A quiet whiskey tasting with Japanese classics—Ao, Hakushu 25, and Hibiki 30—set in warm bar light and slow conversation.