sweets (desserts, candy, etc.)

Have you ever heard of CHAVATY Kyoto Arashiyama in Arashiyama, Kyoto?

Kyoto is home to many delicious sweets. The charm of Kyoto is that they are not only tasty but also pretty and fashionable in appearance [...].

Have you ever heard of "Demachi Futaba" located near Demachiyanagi Station? This is a Daifuku shop that is visited by many locals and offers the royal [...].

If you like sweets, don't you sometimes have an irresistible craving for tarts? Tarts are a pastry that originated in France and are made of fruit and [...]...

Kyoto is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Japan. It is first and foremost a place visited by foreigners from abroad rather than Japanese [...].

Murakami Kaishindo has long been loved for its cookies, madeleines, Russian cakes, and other simple tastes. It has long been a favorite of the locals [...].

What do you think of food in Kyoto? There are a number of delicious foods in Kyoto, among them dumplings [...].

Do you know a famous crepe store in Kyoto where you can enjoy freshly baked crepes? Located near Kawaramachi Station in Kyoto, "San [...]...

Have you ever visited Arashiyama, a sightseeing spot in Kyoto? There are many sightseeing spots and gourmet food spots here [...].

Have you ever heard of a store called "Miffy Kitchen" in Arashiyama, Kyoto? This is a must-see bakery for Miffy lovers [...].

Have you ever heard of a store called "Premarche Gelateria" located on Sanjokai Street? This is a place where Kyoto sweets and [...]...

Did you know that there is a cute and popular café in Uji, a city with many famous sightseeing spots? It is called "Matcha Republic" and is located in the [...]...

Have you heard of HOHO HOJICHA, a roasted tea specialty store that has recently become popular in Uji? Using roasted tea [...].

One of the things you want to enjoy when sightseeing in Kyoto is, of course, "eating and walking! Yes, of course, "eating and walking". Although Kyoto is a compact city, [...]...

The corona has settled down a lot and the variety of souvenirs available around Kyoto Station has become very wide. Among them, this time we would like to introduce a Japanese confectionery lover's [...].

Living in Kyoto, I think there are so many coffee shops and cafes! (I'm praising!). I think that Kyoto is a place where you can enjoy a cup of coffee or tea in the old days, loved by the great writers of the past.

One of the ingredients that come to mind when thinking of Japanese sweets is, by far, "anko" (red bean paste). Anko is a sweet bean paste made from grains of red bean paste, ko [...]...

Kyoto has a wide variety of stores, so it is really hard to choose the right souvenir. Look for something that not only tastes good, but also looks pretty [...].

When visiting Tsukiji, a pure coffee shop in Shijo-Kawaramachi, one of Kyoto's most popular areas, the author was surprised to find that most of its customers were young people in their 20s [...].

We have seen and heard the phrase "Kyoto is a city of bread" in various media, and this image has become firmly established. However! Bread [...].

Arashiyama is a major sightseeing spot in Kyoto. Arashiyama is the perfect place to experience something out of the ordinary, visiting famous temples and eating out. Arashiyama is the perfect place to [...].

I was once surprised when a person from Tokyo asked me, "Is there an ocean in Kyoto?" I was once surprised when a person from Tokyo asked me, "Is there an ocean in Kyoto? It is true that Kyoto is a city with a lot of sea...] I was surprised to hear this question from a person from Tokyo.

In the past few years, the term "fermented food" has become increasingly common. Fermented foods are foods that are fermented by the action of microorganisms and other [...].

The temperature has been rising dramatically recently, and it is becoming more and more like spring day by day. Speaking of spring, the cherry blossoms are the best part of the season. There [...]...

From late March to April, cherry blossoms are in full bloom in Kyoto. In conjunction with the cherry blossom viewing season, Japanese confectionery shops offer seasonal cherry blossom [...].

Have you ever been to the Kyoto Gyoen? The Kyoto Gyoen is a green area surrounding the Kyoto Imperial Palace. The Kyoto Imperial Palace is home to a thousand [...] from the Heian Period to the Meiji Period.

Kyoto is home to a wide variety of stores, from long-established sweet shops to cafes that are the talk of the town on social networking sites. In this issue of Kyoto, we will introduce some of the most popular shops from the Meiji to prewar [...].

Valentine's Day will soon arrive again this year. In department stores, convenience stores, Japanese confectionery stores, and various stores in Kyoto, Valentine's Day products are [...]...

Valentine's Day is the most popular event in February! Some people who are planning a trip to Kyoto may say, "Since I'm going to Kyoto in February, I'd like to visit the [...]...

Do you know that there is a cafe called "Andante" in a quiet residential area not far from Suzumushiji Temple? It is an English [...]...

Kyoto is known for its high consumption of bread and many delicious bakeries. Retro, hard, Danish, and other types [...].

With the coming of the New Year, winter is in full swing in Kyoto. Kyoto is said to be one of the coldest cities in the Kansai region in winter, so going out on a date can feel like a chore.

Kyoto is a city where the temperature suddenly gets colder around the end of the fall foliage season. It often feels colder than the weather forecast says it will be, and you need to be well-protected [...].

The year 2022 is only a few days away. The Chinese zodiac sign for 2023 is "癸卯" (癸卯). The Chinese zodiac sign is [...].

The morning and evening temperatures are getting colder and the city of Kyoto is now in winter mode. And then comes the most festive season of the year, Christmas [...].

I am sure you are all aware that Kyoto has a large consumption of bread and many high-level bakeries. Such [...].

Did you know that in Kyoto, special openings of cultural properties are held twice a year, in spring and fall? The official name of this event is "Kyoto Special Open House of Undisclosed Cultural Properties" [...].

Autumn is deepening and Kyoto will be in its autumn foliage season at the end of November. Autumn is of course a time for viewing colorful scenery, but it is also a time for [...]...

Did you know that there is an event called the Inoko-no-Iwai (Boar Festival)? The month of the Boar (October in the lunar calendar), or November in the current [...].

In Kyoto, we tend to think of a landscape with tea stores, Japanese sweets shops, and other typical Japanese stores, but in fact, there are also numerous bakeries [...].

Matcha (powdered green tea) is something you must try at least once when you visit Kyoto. From stores where you can compare authentic matcha drinks to soft-serve ice cream and warabimochi (bracken rice cakes) [...].

The term "nun life" has been coined, and even in the Corona Disaster, hotels and cafes that offer afternoon tea are hard to book [...].

Gebecken" has been a local bakery in Kyoto City for many years. There are four stores: Fukakusa main store, Tanbabashi store, Kintetsu Takeda store, and Sengyukuji store [...].

The word "tsukimi dango" conjures up images of a pyramid of pure white dumplings on top of a wooden platform or sampo [...].

In Kyoto, there are Japanese restaurants in renovated machiya townhouses and hotels in elementary school buildings.

Summer in Kyoto is a time of high humidity and sweltering heat. This is the season when Japanese sweets, such as kuzukiri and nishikidama, are popular and can be enjoyed with ease [...].

Ice cream is one of the things that I crave for irresistibly during the hot season. I especially love gelato! Gelato is an Italian [...].

Mitarashi dumplings can be found all over Japan, captivating men and women of all ages, sweet tooth or not, with their sweet and savory taste. Where to eat [...]".

Doughnuts are popular as a three o'clock snack or after dinner dessert. They can be plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or coated with chocolate [...].

Kawaramachi is a famous sightseeing spot in Kyoto. The area where Kawaramachi is located is home to the world-famous Honnoji Temple and a national important cultural asset, [...].