"Shamihōan" has been a local favorite for over 100 years. This is a place where soba lovers can enjoy a meticulously crafted flavor that’s simply irresistible […]

Have you heard of a shop called “Muge Sanbo,” whose signature dish is a parfait made with matcha that’s quintessentially Kyoto […]

Have you heard of a café called “Minori Café,” located right near Kyoto Station? Here, you can enjoy seasonal desserts and treats from famous shops […]

Have you heard of *Rurouni Kenshin*? Not only is there an anime series, but it’s also been adapted into a live-action movie starring Takeru Satoh, so you should definitely check it out […]

Nishiki Market is often called the “kitchen of Kyoto,” and it’s lined with all kinds of shops, isn’t it? In a place like that, you can find drinks and ice cream made with matcha […]

Have you heard of the anime “K-ON!”? “K-ON!” is a four-panel manga series by manga artist Kaki Furai […]

Have you heard of “Fujinami,” a shop famous for its mitarashi dango? Locals say this is the place to go for freshly made dango […]

Do you all in Japan know who Ikkyu-san is? I’m sure everyone—from elementary school-aged children to adults—has heard of him at least once […]

Have you heard of a café called “Smart Coffee Shop” in Sanjo, Kyoto? It has been a local favorite for over 90 years […]

Have you heard of the anime *The Eccentric Family*? *The Eccentric Family* is an anime adaptation of a novel by Tomihiko Morimi […]