http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/ Sad to say, but this lovely old town requires some support. en-US Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:17:32 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/search.php http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/fresh-young-coconut-durian-and-other-fruits-from-just-south-of-japan#post-239 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:58:50 +0000 peko 239@http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/ <p>Hello archer_root,</p> <p>Fresh Durian: Fresh durian is available, I have purchased it even at supermarkets. I have seen it whole at Meidi-ya (way over priced). Try the department stores too. Takashimaya has the Hosokawa Fruit Store which has lots of high-end fruit (at high-end prices). It seems to me that I have only seen fresh durian in the summer here. Try the Travelt food court at Fujii Daimaru (near Shijo-Teramachi).</p> <p>Figs: Figs are grown in Japan and are easily found in all grocery stores throughout the summer and autumn.</p> <p>Obanzai: Kyoto's favorite food!</p> <p>Fresh Young Coconut: I have never purchased this but I am sure I have seen it at Meidi-ya, Travelt and so on.</p> <p>Mango: Japan produces probably the most expensive mango in the world (I think from Miyazaki prefecture) and there are all the imported varieties available too. Recently, Japan is rather mango crazed! There is mango 'boutique' chain that only sells mango. Mango are usually available at any supermarket.</p> <p>If you are in Osaka or Kobe the Thai speciality grocery stores would be a good place to try too.</p> <p>The wholesale markets have excellent selections of fruit as well and usually -- at least in Kyoto -- you don't have to buy a truckload. </p> http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/fresh-young-coconut-durian-and-other-fruits-from-just-south-of-japan#post-238 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:44:06 +0000 archer_root 238@http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/ <p>Has anyone found any fresh young coconuts from Thailand in any of the markets of the Kansai region?</p> <p>How about fresh, unfrozen durian?</p> <p>Or what about figs? Seen any fresh figs anywhere?</p> <p>I love Obanzai (おばんざい). I really love obanzai.</p> <p>But I need a fresh young coconut, mang. </p> http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/natrual-honeswhetstoneswaterstones#post-237 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:23:19 +0000 JimR 237@http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/ <p>Hello,</p> <p>I have a rather eccentric hobby, using and collecting traditional straight razors (both Western and Japanese) and as part of that I am very interested in Japanese natural whetstones/hones (天然砥石）, which are considered the best in the world for creating a superb edge on any kind of blade (think about how sharp those legendary swords have to be!). </p> <p>Kyoto has been the center of mining and distributing these stones for centuries, and I was wondering if anyone here had ideas about any shops dealing in them, or even better a museum dedicated to these stones? I'd love to learn more about them, and living in Yamaguchi-ken I have little chance to do so.</p> <p>Any help would be greatly appreciated!</p> <p>Thanks,<br /> Jim </p> http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/gluten-free#post-236 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 01:28:58 +0000 peko 236@http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/ <p>The Japanese Celiac / Coeliac Gluten Free Restaurant Cards mentioned above are surely very useful but the text is so pixelated that I could barely read the Japanese, so I remade it as best I could. I input the English and Japanese text and made a PDF that people can download and print out for your travels to Japan.</p> <p><a href="http://openkyoto.com/media/Support/Celiac-Disease-English-Japanese-Card.pdf"><img src="http://openkyoto.com/media/Support/Celiac-Disease-English-Japanese-Card-preview.gif" alt="Celiac Disease English-Japanese Card" title="Celiac Disease English-Japanese Card" /></a></p> <p><strong>Printer Friendly Celiac Disease English-Japanese Card PDF</strong><br /> <a href="http://openkyoto.com/media/Support/Celiac-Disease-English-Japanese-Card.pdf">Celiac Disease English-Japanese Card PDF</a><br /> <a href="http://openkyoto.com/media/Support/Celiac-Disease-English-Japanese-Card_outline.pdf">Celiac Disease English-Japanese Card PDF (text outlined version)</a></p> <p>If your computer has trouble rendering the Japanese text in the PDF, the outlined version ought to work for you.</p> <p>I don't have Celiac Disease and don't know anything about it. I hope this is helpful for people. Please let me know if there is anything that needs changing, fixing or editing. </p> http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/kyoto-machiya-links-and-resources#post-235 Sat, 12 Dec 2009 08:08:20 +0000 peko 235@http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/ <p><strong>Kyoto Preservation (Machiya)</strong><br /> <a href="http://kyoto-preservation.info" rel="nofollow">http://kyoto-preservation.info</a></p> <p><strong>Machiya Spirit</strong><br /> <a href="http://machiyaspirit.com" rel="nofollow">http://machiyaspirit.com</a> </p> http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/gluten-free#post-234 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:19:15 +0000 peko 234@http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/ <p>Here is a link to <a href="http://www.celiactravel.com/stories/japan.html">Tips for getting gluten free food in Japan</a>, thanks to <a href="http://twitter.com/mikeylambe">@DeepKyoto</a> for the tip!</p> <p>You can just print out this handy-dandy Japanese language card and show it in a restaurant:<br /> <a href="http://www.celiactravel.com/gluten-free-cards/22-japanese.html">Japanese Celiac / Coeliac Gluten Free Restaurant Cards</a><br /> <a href="http://www.celiactravel.com/gluten-free-cards/22-japanese-high.html">Japanese Celiac / Coeliac Gluten Free Restaurant text (high resolution version)</a></p> <p>I have been with veg/vegan friends that have asked a restaurant to serve a dish without meat and the restaurant refused to serve the person. We begged and even offered to pay the 'with meat' price and they said that they could not do it! So, just because you have the card, I don't think that all your trouble are over in Japan. </p> http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/sake-bars-in-kyoto#post-233 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 01:06:41 +0000 Ligger 233@http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/ <p>I took a friend to Asakura and we sampled three different cold sakes. The friendly owner suggested some special tofu and we tried it. Wow, what an excellent combination of flavors. The bar was very softly lit and not smokey.</p> <p>We went over to Yorum's place after that and...</p> <p>no space in the place. That write up in the NY Times and all the other hype have ruined the local intimacy. Yorum was not too sweet about giving us the heave ho either.</p> <p>Now to try your third recommendation, if I can only track it down. Gion is such confusing maze for me. </p> http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/list-of-museums-in-kyoto#post-232 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 05:57:12 +0000 peko 232@http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/ <p><strong>Culture and History</strong></p> <p><strong>The Museum of Kyoto 京都文化博物館</strong><br /> The Museum of Kyoto, literally the Kyoto Culture Museum (京都文化博物館) is located in an historic Bank of Japan building that dates from the Meiji period. The museums permanent exhibition is dedicated to the history and culture of the ancient capital. The museum hosts major cultural, historical and art related exhibitions as well.</p> <p>Opening Hours<br /> 10:00 a.m.— 7:30 p.m.<br /> Permanent Exhibitions 10:00 a.m.— 7:30 p.m. (last admissions 7:00 p.m.)<br /> Special Exhibitions 10:00 a.m.— 6:00 p.m. (last admissions 5:30 p.m.)<br /> Restaurants 10:00 a.m.— 8:30 p.m.</p> <p>Closed<br /> Monday (next day if the Monday is a holiday)<br /> Dec. 28 - Jan. 3</p> <p>Admission Fees (Permanent Exhibition)<br /> Adults: ¥500 (Groups ¥400)<br /> University Student: ¥400 (Groups ¥320)<br /> High school student and under: Free</p> <p>＊Special Exhibition: An additional fee is charged</p> <p>Volunteer Commentator Service<br /> As volunteer commentator service in English is available, ask for details at the reception.<br /> For permanent exhibition (2F) 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.</p> <p>How To Get To The Museum<br /> Subway: 3 minutes’ walk from exit 5 of Karasuma-Oike Station<br /> Train: Hankyu Line 7minutes’ walk from exit 16 of Karasuma Station<br /> 　　 　Keihan Line 15minutes’ walk from exit 6 of Sanjo Station</p> <p>English website: <a href="http://www.bunpaku.or.jp/info_english.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.bunpaku.or.jp/info_english.html</a></p> <p>Address<br /> Kyoto, Nakagyo-ku, Sanjo-Takakura<br /> tel: 075-222-0888 fax: 075-222-0889</p> <p>Map<br /> <a href="http://www.bunpaku.or.jp/info_english.html"><img src="http://www.bunpaku.or.jp/img/info_map(en).jpg" alt="The Museum of Kyoto 京都文化博物館" title="The Museum of Kyoto 京都文化博物館" /></a> </p> http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/snack-attack#post-231 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:50:45 +0000 bjje 231@http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/ <p>While walking up to Ginkaku-ji, I had grilled Mochi on a stick that was four square pieces, each about 3cm, rough like tree bark, coated with spice. There were different flavors. Does anyone know what the proper name is for this?<br /> (link to recipe?)<br /> The next one is a mame type cracker with a peanut inside that was pink, shaped and flavored like an Ume. I had it in Kiso Valley. Proper name? supplier?<br /> Many thankyoos. </p> http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/favorite-stores-tastes-and-products-in-nishiki-market#post-230 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:36:56 +0000 peko 230@http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/ <p>I am starting a list of my favorite shops and foods in Nishiki Market.</p> <p>more to come... </p> http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/soy-salt-available-in-kyoto#post-229 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:02:49 +0000 peko 229@http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/ <p>Sorry, it seems that it is not available in Kyoto. Kamebishi sells to some wholesaler distributors but once they don't know where they resell their products. Their webstore is Japanese only and they don't ship abroad.</p> <p>One thing, why would you want to combine salt and shoyu anyway? </p> http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/soy-salt-available-in-kyoto#post-228 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:33:29 +0000 peko 228@http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/ <p>Hi Mora, You are quite the foodie! Soy Salt? I just called Kamebishi to see if this product is available in Kyoto. They were closed already but I will give them another ring tomorrow. </p> http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/soy-salt-available-in-kyoto#post-227 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:41:17 +0000 Mora 227@http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/ <p>Hello everyone. I recently read about Soy Salt at the New York Mutual Trading Inc. website. It's made by Kamebishi, a traditional artisan shoyu company that has been producing shoyu for more than 250 years. I'd love to be able to bring some bags of Soy Salt home as gifts to my foodie friends. Does anyone know where it can be purchased in Kyoto? Kamebishi Company is located in the rural town of Hiketa, Kagawa Prefecture. Thanks in advance for any help you can provide. </p> http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/jack-o-lanterns#post-226 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:21:30 +0000 carol 226@http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/ <p>What and where is the Kyoto Coop? </p> http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/jack-o-lanterns#post-225 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:19:48 +0000 carol 225@http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/ <p>Thank you, Peko, I did find a few orange pumpkins in a florist shop in Nishiki.</p> <p>We carved them (first time for young Japanese friends) and set them outside the machiya on the bench for awhile Saturday night. They looked great.</p> <p>Our little tea party was pleasant-- it ran to 11p, later than I had planned. I think everyone had a good time. Obachan next door (original geisha) was especially pleased. </p> http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/kyoto-furoshiki-stores#post-223 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:04:19 +0000 peko 223@http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/ <p>SouSou has a furoshiki shop now? I have to check that one out! </p> http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/jack-o-lanterns#post-222 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:02:26 +0000 peko 222@http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/ <p>Ahhh...Sorry, I thought that I replied to this a few days ago, but somehow my post is not here. Strange.</p> <p>A few years ago I got a killer carving pumpkin at a flower shop on Karasuma Street a bit south of Imadegawa. I paid quite a bit for it, but it made quite a Jack O' Lantern!</p> <p>I have seen carving pumpkins around this year at quite a few flower shops, even the Kyoto Coop had some the other day.</p> <p>I hope you part is a big success! </p> http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/kyoto-furoshiki-stores#post-221 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:41:43 +0000 archer_root 221@http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/ <p>Sou Sou is a Kyoto clothier which draws upon Japanese fashion tradition for its own design. They have a furoshiki shop, as well as a shop for mens' fashion, womens' fashion, jikitabi, and bicycle fashion. All distinct shops in the same neighborhood.</p> <p><a href="http://www.sousou.co.jp/" rel="nofollow">http://www.sousou.co.jp/</a></p> <p>Here's a map:<br /> <a href="http://maps.google.co.jp/maps?oe=utf-8&amp;client=firefox-a&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;q=sou+sou&amp;fb=1&amp;gl=jp&amp;hq=sou+sou&amp;hnear=%E4%BA%AC%E9%83%BD%E5%BA%9C&amp;cid=0,0,814891330499910548&amp;ei=_UzpSvorkPbqA-yeuOYL&amp;ved=0CBAQnwIwAA&amp;ll=35.004796,135.767713&amp;spn=0.010124,0.017874&amp;t=h&amp;z=16&amp;iwloc=A" rel="nofollow">http://maps.google.co.jp/maps?oe=utf-8&amp;client=firefox-a&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;q=sou+sou&amp;fb=1&amp;gl=jp&amp;hq=sou+sou&amp;hnear=%E4%BA%AC%E9%83%BD%E5%BA%9C&amp;cid=0,0,814891330499910548&amp;ei=_UzpSvorkPbqA-yeuOYL&amp;ved=0CBAQnwIwAA&amp;ll=35.004796,135.767713&amp;spn=0.010124,0.017874&amp;t=h&amp;z=16&amp;iwloc=A</a> </p> http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/oatmeal-weather#post-220 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:00:53 +0000 archer_root 220@http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/ <p>Dewd. Do you harsh my mellow? Hardly a Zen pooper-scooper, am I.</p> <p>As you know, authentic mountain spring water has dissolved solids. Sometimes this is good for you. Often these dissolved solids will associate with the ingredients in a dish and create a stronger extraction, yes? Maybe this is why there are so many Chinese sayings about mountain water and tea leaves being an essential combination. </p> <p>Kuzu is just plain good for the intestines. "Wake up. Nourish intensetines. Have a good day." How's that for a hip Engrish tee-shirt? </p> http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/oatmeal-weather#post-219 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:04:24 +0000 peko 219@http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/ <p>That is a dog-gone good sounding recipe!! With kuzu and mountain spring water? You must be a real Zen Master chef! </p> http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/oatmeal-weather#post-218 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:59:04 +0000 archer_root 218@http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/ <p>My favorite morning porridge used to consist of the following:</p> <p>Mountain spring water<br /> Kuzu (starch flour from the root of the infamous Kudzu vine)<br /> Rolled spelt grain<br /> Fresh ginger, shaved thinly<br /> Cranberries, unsweetened<br /> Frozen or fresh blueberries<br /> A pinch of ground cardamon, clove, and nutmeg<br /> A pinch of sea salt</p> <p>Sprinkle camu-camu on that and maybe a squeeze of lime for tartness and nutrition.</p> <p>I have yet to discover rolled spelt in Kyoto.<br /> We'll see if I can find a nutty-tasting replacement. </p> http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/oatmeal-weather#post-217 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:21:54 +0000 carol 217@http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/ <p>Thank you, Peko, I found the rolled oats today in Tavelt. And picked up some quinoa, too. It makes a nice meal like rice, very delicate.</p> <p>And in Nishiki market, chanced on the best kombu I've had yet-- it was fresh, with vinegar and hot spice, long strips rolled in fine sugar I think, really tasty. </p> http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/finding-cornmeal-in-kyoto#post-216 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:07:25 +0000 peko 216@http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/ <p>Hello drdave,</p> <p>Today I stopped in at Meidi-ya today and checked in the flour section on the second floor. They had corn flour and corn grits. I am afraid that I don't know the difference between those varieties and cornmeal. The grits looked similar in appearance and texture to my recollection of cornmeal but I haven't laid eyes on any in quite a long time.</p> <p>Will corn grits or flour make muffins the way you want them? </p> http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/jack-o-lanterns#post-215 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:59:33 +0000 carol 215@http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/ <p>Where around Kyoto to find orange pumpkins for carving Jack O' Lanterns? We are willing to go out of town on train or bus. For a little Halloween tea party Saturday afternoon. </p> http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/casual-breakfast-in-kyoto#post-214 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:29:17 +0000 peko 214@http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/ <p>Hello incognito,</p> <p>Sorry for the delayed reply. Japanese breakfast is also great, the best place to enjoy that is at a ryokan (inn) or at home. There aren't really restaurants that serve Japanese style breakfast -- as Japanese aren't really big one eating out for breakfast. </p> http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/oatmeal-weather#post-213 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:20:32 +0000 peko 213@http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/ <p>And the best shampoo for dogs it made with oatmeal! I have not made milk with it though. Sounds fascinating though.</p> <p>I get my oatmeal at Tavelt in the underground food court/grocery store of at Fujii Daimaru. I get Hamlyns of Scotland's Scottish Porridge Oats &amp; Bran. It is 700 yen (I think) for a 750g bag. That seems very reasonable to me. They also have some other varieties and granola and muesli too.</p> <p>For a long time I bought muesli, granola and oatmeal at Meiji-ya on Sanjo. They do offer a good, maybe the best selection in Kyoto of high quality and natural Western style breakfast foods, but I just get tired of feeling ripped off after shopping at Meiji-ya. Tavelt at Fujii Daimaru is just too good and reasonably priced to ignore now.</p> <p>More info and locations here: <a href="http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/department-stores-in-kyoto-takashimaya-daimaru-and-isetan" rel="nofollow">http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/department-stores-in-kyoto-takashimaya-daimaru-and-isetan</a> </p> http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/oatmeal-weather#post-212 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:54:57 +0000 carol 212@http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/ <p>I gather that Maki Shoten may be the best place to try to find oatmeal here in Kyoto. Up Higashioji, I'll check it out. So yummy, cooked very creamy or apples-n-oats, raw rolled oats mixed with grated apple and with milk, muesli really, add nuts. There's also not much better for cleansing face, just do it over the kitchen sink! (Put some raw rolled oats in a sock, tie it and drop in the hot bath.) It makes good milk, too, like almond or hemp milk, if you have a blendor. </p> http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/finding-cornmeal-in-kyoto#post-211 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:50:53 +0000 drdave 211@http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/ <p>Actually, I went by Meiji-ya yesterday, and, surprisingly, it didn't carry cornmeal. It had corn grits and corn flour, which are close, but definitely would affect the taste, if not the texture.</p> <p>I'll check Daimaru depachika on occasion, but I would love if anybody has first-hand experience of a store selling that elusive cornmeal in Kyoto... </p> http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/finding-cornmeal-in-kyoto#post-210 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:31:57 +0000 peko 210@http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/ <p>HI drdave,</p> <p>I would try this list:</p> <p><strong>Meidi-ya</strong><br /> Meidi-ya has a great selection of imported yummies but charges obscene prices. I am quite sure they have several kinds of good cornmeal.<br /> location:On the north side of Sanjo Street between the Kawaramachi and Kiyamachi Streets)</p> <p><strong>Fujii Daimaru Department Store (Tavelt)</strong><br /> Tavelt located in the basement of Fujii Daimaru kicks. They offer excellent selection of high quality yummies at quite reasonable prices - the best cost performance in town, I believe. I have never shopped for baking goods but I would think they would stock cornmeal.<br /> location: On the south west corner of Shijo and Teramachi streets intersection.</p> <p>More here: <a href="http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/department-stores-in-kyoto-takashimaya-daimaru-and-isetan" rel="nofollow">http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/department-stores-in-kyoto-takashimaya-daimaru-and-isetan</a></p> <p><strong>Maki Shoten</strong><br /> This small shop is similar to Meidi-ya but I don't feel like I have been robbed as I am making my way home after shopping. Maki Shoten is located on Higashi-oji Street. I will have to check the exact location. I am not sure if they stock baking goods though. </p> http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/finding-cornmeal-in-kyoto#post-209 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:53:53 +0000 drdave 209@http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/ <p>Subject should say it all :-)</p> <p>I am craving homemade muffins... and can't seem to find cornmeal at any of the local supermarkets (including fancier ones that usually carry a decent selection of import foods and exotic spices). Friends in Tokyo get it at Kaldi Coffee Farm, which doesn't have a branch in the city.<br /> I haven't tried Meidi-ya yet (it's a bit on the opposite side from where I leave), but thought I'd ask here if anybody could recommend stores that are guaranteed to sell cornmeal?</p> <p>Cheers! </p> http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/casual-breakfast-in-kyoto#post-208 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:50:38 +0000 incognito 208@http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/ <p>Hi Peko,</p> <p>thank you for getting back at me! I forgot to mention that I totally wouldnt mind having Japanese for breakfast. I am just not sure if it's customary for the locals to go out for breakfast. And yes I have read the coverage for Le Petit Mec from Kyotofoodie.com. Thank you for such an excellent site, btw, I am sure it has benefited many visitors! </p> http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/seasonal-things-to-eat-in-kyoto#post-207 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 15:40:31 +0000 miwa 207@http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/ <p>Dear footmarks,</p> <p>I am very sorry for the late reply. I was not sure what you should not miss in Oct, so I asked Chef Tanigawa from Kichisen.<br /> He says Matsutake mushroom tastes the best around that time. Their smell is very unique and special, so Japanese just love them!</p> <p>Matsutake will be served a lot of Japanese restaurant in Kyoto,in different ways; they will be found in soup or rice very often. Cheap ones are imported ones.</p> <p>Kichisen kaiseki restaurant serves cut mushroom, you cook over charcoal at your table. That would be something special.</p> <p>There are no particularly seasonal event at that time, but 25th Tenjin Market at Kitano tenmamgu will be interesting. </p> http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/porter-bags-in-kyoto#post-206 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 15:20:03 +0000 miwa 206@http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/ <p>Hello!<br /> You should be able to find porter bags at many places. The biggest collection would be KURA CHIKA Kyoto shop, on the 2nd floor in Fujii Daimaru department store. It is where Teramachi st. and Shijo st. meet.</p> <p><a href="http://www.frontstyle.com/shopsearch/shop_detail.php?shopid=S_001639" rel="nofollow">http://www.frontstyle.com/shopsearch/shop_detail.php?shopid=S_001639</a> </p> <p>I remember seeing their bags at Takashimaya department store, and at LOFT(shopping building).</p> <p>They are all close together, so you can easily go the three on foot. </p> http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/casual-breakfast-in-kyoto#post-205 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 14:34:31 +0000 peko 205@http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/ <p>Hello incognito,</p> <p>Thank you for your question. As someone that enjoys eating out for breakfast, I have say that Japanese aren't really into doing Western-style breakfast. I am also looking for places like you mention and will do some research on the subject and get back to you. In the meantime, this is my tried and true:</p> <p>The Le Petit Mec (Red Mec) bakery has amazing bread and coffee but is not that close to Hotel Monterey, maybe 10 or 15 minutes by taxi. Their potato bread, warmed with plenty of butter and a café au lait just cannot be beat, in my mind.</p> <p><a href="http://openkyoto.com/stores/kyoto-bakeries.html" rel="nofollow">http://openkyoto.com/stores/kyoto-bakeries.html</a><br /> <a href="http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/bakeries-in-kyoto" rel="nofollow">http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/bakeries-in-kyoto</a> </p> http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/porter-bags-in-kyoto#post-204 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 13:25:24 +0000 incognito 204@http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/ <p>Hi, does anyone know where I can find Porter bags in Kyoto? And which store has the biggest collection of Porter bags? Thanks! </p>