The warm and affectionate text, together with the delicate white illustrations, have made the ancient capital of Kyoto conveyed in A Thousand Years of Prosperity unforgettable in the hearts of countless readers. This time, Akiko Shougaku once again recounts the endless stories of Kyoto: the confectioner who glues failed confections to the wall, the unassuming pickle store that the author treasures so much as the "heart store," the fan bone maker who can tell if there is a mistake in the production just by the sound of his voice, the "yabusame," which used to be a symbol of nobility, the cuisine made even more delicious with the use of a Peking accent, and the heartwarming offering of tea in front of the doorway of the "Miki Houraiden". ...... All the people and scenery in the streets have become more and more intense with the passage of time and events.
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