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Kyoto Bakeries: Le Petit Mec, Hunaudieres
The Challenge of Procuring Real Bread in Japan: Japanese bread is dreadful. Japanese sandwiches are dreadful. Japanese coffee is dreadful.
Fortunately in Kyoto there are a few bakeries that make excellent bread. Le Petit Mec is my favorite and has two locations in Kyoto. Le Petit Mec has great bread, great ... read more
Kyoto Tibetan Restaurant Rangzen
Rangzen is the only authentic Tibetan restaurant that I know of in Kyoto. It is located near the Kamo River, just west of the Marutamachi Bridge.
Rangzen is small and quaint and serves real Tibetan style momos (Tibetan dumpling). The restaurant has nice vibes and lots of Tibetan cultural items ... read more
Sightseeing
Kyoto Used Book Fair at Chion-ji Temple – Autumn
The Autumn Used Book Fair (Aki-no-Furuhon Matsuri) in Kyoto takes place every year at Chio...
Kyoto Daimonji Viewing Party at Hirosawa Pond
Daimonji, or properly, Gozan-no-Okuribi is a very fascinating and unique ceremonial event ...
Dining
The Taste of Real Sake in Kyoto: Sake Bar Asakura (with Fluent English Service)
"Welcome to the world of REAL SAKE!! Have you ever tasted fruity, rich flavored sake, unpa...
Kyoto Best Cheap Eats: Ootoya Teishoku Restaurant (800 yen)
Ootoya Gohan-dokoro is conveniently located in the bustling Sanjo-Kawaramachi neighborhood...
Stores
Beautifully Frightening: Kyoto Aloha Shirt Marker Pagong’s Haunted House PR Coup
Why go to a haunted house in the summer? According to Japanese culture, there is a good re...
Where to Buy Furoshiki in Kyoto: Karakusaya and Kakefuda
People abroad seem very interested in the traditional Japanese furoshiki these days, and w...
Accommodation
Kyoto Accomodation: ‘The Screen’ Boutique Hotel
The Screen is a bit of an anomaly for ancient Kyoto, but a one of a kind place to stay and...
Experience
Experience Processing and Making Your Own Tea at Fukujuen Kobo in Uji
Fukujuen is one of the most famous tea companies in Kyoto and has over 210 years of histor...
Museum
知られざる賀茂祭りと祇園御霊会ー京における水の信仰をめぐってー
民俗学者で佛教大学教授の八木透先生の講演会に参加しました。題名は「知られざる賀茂祭りと祇園御霊会ー京における水の信仰をめぐってー」です。平安貴族の装束を身にまとった行列で有名な賀茂...
Shokunin
Bon Appetit Magazine Photoshoot at Kichisen
Iron Chef defeater Chef Yoshimi Tanigawa, said to carry the future of Kyoto cuisine on his...
Artist
Kyoto Noh Theater Kotsuzumi Drum Performer: Naoyasu Sowa
The art of Noh theater is a complex mixture of dance, drama, music and poetry that was for...
Product
Kyoto Kitayama Lumberjack Sushi
To make this sushi, in addition to a kitchen, a woodshop is required! Masakazu Hatadan run...
