We are building the Kyoto Store, but it just isn't ready yet. It is going to be worth the wait.
We are building the Kyoto Store, but it just isn't ready yet. Calculating shipping to the whole world is proving difficult.
We are building the Kyoto Store, but it just isn't ready yet. We wish it were. Really, we do.

Izuju: The Best Kyoto Style Sushi in Kyoto

Izuju is located just across the street from the gate of Yasaka Shrine. Izuju is tiny, historic and very, very quaint. The third generation owner, Kitamura-san is very open and friendly and knows a great deal about the history of sushi in Kyoto. While the staff at Izuju don't speak ... read more

Gion Hararyokaku: Historic Kyoto Shichimi Spice Shop

This Kyoto shinise (historic store or restaurant) is located in Gion, just down the street from the gate of Yasaka Shrine and it is the place to buy high quality traditional Japanese spices such as shichimi, sansho and ichimi. SHARE! Kyoto Support Topic: Where to Purchase Condiments, Sauces and Spices in ... read more

Trying to Open Kyoto: Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts ‘Fureaikan’

Today I went to the Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts at Miyakomesse. I was about to say that this is the best museum in Kyoto, but sadly I have the following frustrating and needless experience to report: [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="580" caption="NO PHOTOS: We'd rather go out of business!"][/caption] First of all ... read more

Kyoto ‘Biwa Hoshi’ Musician: Kyokusei Katayama

Kyokusei Katayama is a master of the traditional Japanese musical instrument called the biwa. The biwa is a relative of the Western lute that made its way to Japan via the Silk Road. Kyokusei Katayama was born in Ehime Prefecture (Shikoku) in 1955 and resides and teaches in Kyoto. He studied ... read more

Kula: Aloha Shirts Made from Vintage Silk Kimono

Recently I met an entrepreneur born and bred in Kyoto but has a modern, international and novel approach to Japanese traditions such as the kimono and has recently started developing a new business based on this. He is making gorgeous Hawaiian aloha shirts from vintage silk kimono. [caption id="" align="alignright" width="220" ... read more

Where to Buy Premium Sake in Kyoto

Premium sake stores in Kyoto are surprisingly few. I highly recommend the sake in that requires refrigeration. This is called namazake, or fresh sake. Namazake is often unpasteurized and should not contain jozo alcohol (distilled brewing alcohol). Namazake is fresh and often surprisingly fruity in flavor and bouquet. Young Japanese ... read more

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