Local Gourmet

Broadcasting every Sunday morning at 8:30 a.m., the Pretty Cure series has long had many fans, including the popular Otona Pretty Cure. [...].

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 a store called "Enman Mochiten" which opened in the fall of 2022 in Arashiyama, a famous sightseeing spot in Kyoto [...].

Have you ever heard of a town in Kyoto called Wazuka-cho? It is known for its many tea fields [...].

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 [...].

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

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

In December 2019, Inoue Tsukudani, an old obanzai store with 135 years of history at Nishiki Market, the kitchen of Kyoto, closed its doors [...].

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 [...].

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 [...].

Have you ever heard of Ohara, a place located northeast of central Kyoto? An hour from Kyoto City by bus or rental car [...].

I want sushi!" There are several times a year when you say to yourself, "I want sushi! Since there is no ocean in the center of Kyoto, people have long eaten raw fish [...].

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 [...].

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 [...].

It is not easy to imagine what Kyo ryori is like, even if it is called Kyo ryori. Many people think of Kyo ryori as Japanese food [...].

Kyoto in 2023 will feel even colder than in previous years, with about 30 cm of snow in the city in late January [...].

Have you heard about the recent Taiwanese boom in Kyoto? Currently, there are many places in Taiwan such as "Honganji Temple" and "Horikawa" in Kyoto [...].

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 [...]...

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 [...].

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 [...]...

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) [...].

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 time for new rice has arrived! Every fall, new rice is shipped and it is the season for delicious rice. So this time, Kyoto is [...].

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

Have you ever visited Nishiki Market? Nishiki Market is located one street north of "Shijo-dori", the main street of Kyoto City, in Nishiki Ko [...].

Are you wondering what to buy as a souvenir when you visit Kyoto? One of the best souvenirs in Kyoto is the Kyoto pickles, San [...].

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 [...].

Do you know what kind of town Nagaokakyo City in Kyoto Prefecture is? Nagaokakyo City is easily accessible from Kyoto and Osaka and has a hidden charm [...].

The mornings and evenings are getting a little cooler, but there are still nights when it is hard to sleep, and it is the time of year when light food tastes good. Kyo [...]...

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, [...].

Kyojidori" is a brand name livestock product of Kyoto. The meat is raised without stress for about twice as long as ordinary broilers, and the quality of the meat is delicious [...].

Hanamikoji" is a classic sightseeing spot in Kyoto. It is famous for its old rows of houses and maiko (apprentice geisha) walking in a refined manner, and is frequently seen on TV and social networking sites [...].

Have you heard about "Benten-no-sato" which has recently been featured in the media and has become a hot topic of conversation? Benten-no-sato is located in Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture, and is known for its "egg on rice" [...].

The heat is getting hotter by the day, and summer has arrived in Kyoto.

Castella, with its fluffy texture and mild sweetness, is an addictive treat based on sweets introduced from Europe around the 15th and 16th centuries [...].

When we think of Kyoto, we tend to think of temples, shrines, and other spots with a Japanese atmosphere and a sense of history... but in fact, there are many places where the whole family can enjoy pastoral [...].

Bread and coffee are among the foods and beverages that are often talked about as being consumed in Kyoto. Kyoto is known for its Japanese [...].

Kyoto is home to a wide variety of delicious foods, but among the most famous is "kyo-gashi," a Kyoto-style confectionery established in Kyoto in the modern era. [...].

Traditional Japanese food and Japanese sweets made with matcha green tea are the most popular foods to eat on a trip to Kyoto! Dishes scented with the flavor of refined soup stock from long-established restaurants and molasses [...].

In this issue, we would like to introduce a wagashi (Japanese confectionery) that is served in Kyoto in June. Its name is "mizunazuki. In late May, wagashi stores in Kyoto [...].

The temperature is rising rapidly in Kyoto these days, and it is getting hot enough to wear short-sleeved shirts. With the bright sunshine [...]...

Toji Temple, a World Heritage Site, is located in Minami Ward, Kyoto. I stopped by To-ji Temple in the morning, had lunch nearby, and then moved on to [...] [...