Japanese inn YOSHIMIZU

Yuiko Piano Concert　「sound spiral」

Sat, 23 Oct 2010 23:00:22 +0900

Yuiko

Improvisational piano concert
Pianist Yuiko plays with the flow

She learned classical piano through Toho Gakuen school of music in Japan.
Contemporary music at Berklee College of Music in Boston, USA.
While at Berklee, She opened her eyes to wider view of the sound, color and people. She moved to places to places in USA, and then finally moved to a town close toequator in Brazil, from the necessity of living with the rhythm of the nature rather than rhythm of the city. while she meditates with birds in the early mornings,
she found herself to be natural to play with just a flow of the energy. currenty she is playing based on Japan,
just to flow what she feels from moment to the moment,
listening to her heart.

　 Date　　　　　　2010/10/23（Sat）
　 Start　　　  　 16：00　　※Open 15：40
　 Fee    　　　   3,000 yen
　 Place 　　　　 Ginza
     Contact　      Tel: 090-7635-1199
                        E-mail: yuikoaru@hotmail.com

If you would like to know more imformation,

Please check this site ( http://www.yuikogoto.com )

Our FACEBOOK FAN PAGE!

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 21:39:28 +0900

We just made our FACEBOOK FAN PAGE to talk about you.

If you have something to ask us about our Inn , Tokyo , even about Japan , please do not hesitate ask on Wall.

We're really looking forward to talking with you on our fan page!

- Tsukiji Fish Market - the visitors for tuna auction will be restricted

Mon, 10 May 2010 19:51:31 +0900

Tuna auction is now suspended and will be resumed on 10th of May.

The reason of this suspension is to avoid confusion for rush of the visitors.

People make lines to see the auction, and this caused disturbance for many workers there.

Thus the government decided to restrict the visitors within 140 people in a day.

The visitors will be divided into 2 groups of 70 people in order of arrival, then can see the auction.

This system will be enforced newly from 10th of May.

Follow this new rule and please enjoy your sightseeing !!

There is a free shuttle bus from Kyoto yoshimizu to Ayabe yoshimizu

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:16:36 +0900

There is a free shuttle bus from Kyoto yoshimizu to Ayabe yoshimizu.
The schedule for 29th of April, 1st and 8th of May.

This is a good opportunity to experience traditional japanese country culture.
At Ayabe yoshimizu there is a thatched roof and a large warm hearth.
Of course, you could eat dinner and breakfast sitting around the fire.
The price is 10,500yen (per person/per night) with dinner, breakfast and taxies.

However, it is rather far from Kyoto station.
So, we prepare a shuttle bus from Kyoto yoshimizu to Ayabe yoshimizu.

The bus leaves at 10am.
It is 1,500yen and you can also use the baths and have some breakfeast at Kyoto yoshimizu.
So, you could rest there first.
Please come by 9:30am.

When you reserve Ayabe yoshimizu, please ask us about this shuttle bus.

Please send email to Kyoto yoshimizu about Ayabe yoshimizu.
EMAIL : kyoto@yoshimizu.com

Tuna Auction is suspended for a while

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 12:56:54 +0900

Hello, this is GINZA YOSHIMIZU.

Tsukij whole sale market and its tuna auction is the one of the famous sightseeing spots in Tokyo.

However they decided to suspend tuna auction for a month below.

April 8th to May 8th.

It will be resumed from 9th of May.

Tsukiji English web site http://www.tsukiji-market.or.jp/tukiji_e.htm

Thank you

Internet can be connected in all the guest rooms

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 16:32:34 +0900

Hello, this is GINZA YOSHIMIZU.

Many tourists and business persons asked us to enable them to use the Internet in the guest rooms.

Therefore we introduced it to all the guest rooms.

Your computers can be connected to the Internet by the cables.

If you need them,please ask at the front desk.

Though wireless computers work only at the lobby.

We hope your stay our inn would be more comfortable.

Thank you.

Japanese culture tour

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 16:57:03 +0900

The information below is our recommend.
If you look for a Japanese cultural experience , please take a look it.

Cultural Activities
We provide a wide range of authentic Japanese cultural experiences for visitors to Tokyo. The themes of the Tours include: Ninja, Samurai sword, Sushi, Taiko, Calligraphy and Traditional Japanese Cooking. Most are half-day activities, accessible from any main area in Tokyo, and are instructed by professionals in a small group setting accompanied by a certified tour guide/interpreter.
H.I.S. Experience Japan CO., LTD.
SK Building 8F, 6-2-18 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Japan 160-0023
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JAPANESE CULTOUR
Just three minutes' walk from Ginza station, Japanese Cultour introduces tourists to the finer points of Japanese culture in a casual relaxed setting. Tea ceremony, kimono, sushi cooking, bonsai, architecture, Buddha statue etc.
HUMEDIA JAPAN
Rakucho Bldg. 3F, 2-2-1, Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
For more information: +81-(0)3-3569-6875
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Piano improvisational concert 'journey' by Yuiko

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 13:19:54 +0900

with the sound you feel at the space,
go on to a inner journey wherever your heart leads to.

7/Feb./2010 (Sat)
@ Ginza Yoshimizu
4:40 Open / 17:00~18:00
charge* the amount that your heart says
please reserve @ yuikoaru@hotmail.com

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-Yuiko-

Pianist.
Through her serious musical education,
she heard her inner voice
'What's music?'
After graduating from TOHO Gakuen School of Music,
She flew to Berklee College of Music.
but
where she arrived in the search of music for her was a primitive town in Brazil.
After experiencing what the harmony of the nature is,
with the meeting of beautiful people, different culture, and nature.

She finally reached the improvisational way of living and playing.
Music for her became to
simply feel the vibration of the sound each moment.
by just being there momento to the moment.

Now she still is on her jorny to make harmony wherever she goes
with her sound that she plays.

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Tuna Auction suspension

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 19:31:23 +0900

Tuna Auction is really popular among tourists.
But the government decided to close it from 10th of December to 23rd of January.
The reasons are

1: The visitation space is narrow.
2: People don't follow the rules.
3: The dealer will be the most busiest in a year.

Tuna Auction was suspended last year for the fist time.
And so is this season.
If you are coming to Japan during these dates, please make sure this attention.

Never be in trouble!

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 22:10:01 +0900

Hello,
Have you ever been to Japan and tried Japanese bath?
If yes, you probably have had a trouble in taking a bath.
Taking a shower, washing your body in the bathtub and unplug when you finish.
This is foreign style you know.
As you come to Japan, you may have done with the same way as you were home.

But this is the wrong way and the next person ,especially Japanese will be surprised.
To prevent such a situation, you must know the right way following.

1: Wash your body before getting into the bathtub.
2: Do not take towels into the tub.
3: Soak shoulder - deep in the bath.
4: Do not unplug as you finish.

You should try this way next time and you'll never be in trouble!

Japanese Sustainable Lifestyle

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 20:27:23 +0900

   The Japanese have always felt a strong connection with nature , whose spirit gave rise to their traditional culture.   Sadly , recent generation have forgotten the value and wisdom of traditional ways , relying on a more convenient and modern lifestyle.   Right in the heart of Tokyo , Yoshimizu Inn is providing an environment where you can experience a way of living that is both natural and traditionally Japanese.   At Yoshimizu Inn , we hope you will get a feel of how we can all change to areate an environmentally responsible society.   The inn is the perfect place to experience a full day of sustainable living.

   Although the exterior of the building is modest , great attention has been paid to the planning and construction of the interior of Yoshimizu.   In order to gain the most effective use of the small 103 square meters floor plan and still achieve our intended goal , a building with 9 floors was created.   Even with the limited space and budget , Yoshimizu grants what the Japanese have always valued - a truly relaxing style of living , through the use of recycled , re-useable , and natural materials.   A sustainable society can only be attained through responsible interaction of people with their surroundings.   Special attention has been paid to the requirements and small details needed for natural living , in order to follow this philosophy.   The idea arose from the need to provide a cultural and natural awareness to as many people as possible.

   After passing newly planted bamboo around the inn's perimeter , true Japanese living awaits inside.   Enter through a lattice door and take off your shoes.   You can then wash your feet in a ceramic sink basin(shigaraki ceramic) to cleanse off outside dirt and enter the inn fresh and clean.   Taking off one's shoes when entering a house , is a traditional Japanese custom.   It is done in order to keep the house clean and to prevent harming the inside of the house.   Slippers have been avoided because they can become filthy if used for a long time and they cannot be washed repeatedly.   Furthermore , disposal slippers cause trash.   Therefore Yoshimizu came up with old cloth knitted sandals , completely washable with minimal waste.

   All items used in the construction have been extensively considered.   The exterior walls of the 1st and 2nd floors are made with plaster and 3rd to 9th floors made with matte tiles.   The flooring is constructed from natural thick-stemmed bamboo and then dyed using natural products, such as indigo(ai).   All the interior walls are plastered with high quality diatomite mixed with charcoal.   This allows natural temperatured adjustment according to season, becoming cooler in summer and warmer in winter.   The charcoal mixed in the wall has a positive ionic effect on the body.   The basement has been made soundproof and an abundancy of wood is used on the wall, maximizing full natural sound.

   The 1st floor includes the entrance, guest check in , and a cafe-lounge.   The 2nd floor is the area for preparing and eating meals.   It has diatomaceous earth walls and ceiling to help minimize cooking odor, allowing for pure enjoyment of meals.   The tatami used in the guest rooms, located on the 4th to 8th floor, is all 100% locally and organically grown.   The tatami makers commented that because this year's weather was especially cooperative, they were, for the first time, able to make local organic tatami.   The components of the rest rooms have been carefully considered.   The avatories and sink counters are made from cedar and cypress found in the deep and hidden hills of Wakamiya Shrine in Oomiya city, Tango district of Kyoto.   All floors have ceramic sink basins(shigaraki ceramic) for hand washing.   The 9th floorhouses the bathing area, which contains one stone bath and one cypress(hinoki) bath.   The framed sliding doors(shoji) are made from handmade(washi) affixed between bamboo.

   Lighting plays a strong role in the inn's atmosphere, so natural light from the sun is employed where possible.   In the common areas, no fluorescent lights have been used.   Instead, there are lights with hanging fixtures, in order to avoid electromagnetic waves.   The lamps found at various locations around the inn, use handmade paper(washi) and the light switch plates are made from wood.   All the interior furniture is wooden.   The tables are collapsible and height adjustment, which permit room functionality.   In this way, meals can be enjoyed while seated on the floor, eaten from short wooden trays.

   Some of the material usage and inn layout must be in accordance with Fire Service Act regulations.   For example, wooden windowsills could not be authorized and therefore, aluminium window sills have been the compromise. A 15cm space between the shoji and window has also been required, making the rooms slightly smaller.

   The Japanese have a reasonable and modest way of living, altering their rooms according to season or occasion.   Because of the special limitations of small homes, Japanese people try to make the best possible use of space.   For example, a dining area can be used as a bedroom once the dining table is collapsed or pushed to a corner.   Unlike Western style hotels where sleeping is the main purpose of the room, Yoshimizu Inn's functionality allows guests to use the rooms however they like, right up until the moment the futon is placed on the floor.

   Yoshimizu Inn offers a few ways to live in harmony with nature, while still located in an urban center.   First, the food is prepared using fresh, organic, local produce.   Simple cookingmathods and minimal spices are used to keep the true texture and taste of the food.   Special care has been paid to minimizing waste from food and produce.   Second, the dishes and lacquerware used at Yoshimizu, are completely natural and chemical-free.   Thirdly, the organic cotton futons are natural and free of formaldehyde and fluorocarbons, allowing safe, sound sleep on organic fibers that ventilate body heat and moisture.   Yoshimizu would like you to feel the difference for yourself.   Finally, Yoshimizu has intentionally omitted TV's from the inn to preserve tranquility and peace of mind.

   Interacting with nature is a requisite to life, therefore how much of it could be included in a Tokyo-centered inn, was much of concern.   The designer of the building, Miho Yamamoto, completely turned the concept and philosophy into a reality, in all respects.   The inn could not have been completed without the strong enthusiasm of the various material builders, technicians and architects.

   Developing a sustainable society requires a lifestyle that utilizes recycled and re-usable materials and for people to actually feel better about those changes.   Yoshimizu has provided part of the equation in hopes that our guests will complete it.   Natural and traditional living can be fully experienced here.   We hope that guests visiting Yoshimizu will understand our philosophy, enjoy their stay, leave with newfound energy, and energy, and return again.   Moreover, we hope our guests will eventually incorporate sustainability their own lives.