Kyoto Yakitori Restaurant “Kazu” Gets Michelin’s Coveted ‘Bib Gourmand’ Rating
During your trip to Kyoto, if you’d like to feast on chicken skewers, known in Japan as yakitori, you have many options to choose from….
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Ruby Chocolate Otabe: A New Collaboration From a Long-Standing Kyoto Sweets Shop
Kyoto is famous for a confectionery known as yatsuhashi 八ッ橋, made from glutinous rice flour (jōshinko 上新粉), sugar and other flavorings. Baked yatsuhashi, shaped in…
Kyoto Animation Announces Its Official Bank Account to Accept Donations
In the days after the tragic arson-homicide incident on July 18th which claimed 34 lives, injured 34 and destroyed Kyoto Animation’s Studio One Building, messages…
[Updated] 34 Dead, 34 Injured at Kyoto Animation Studio Fire, Suspected Arsonist Apprehended
(Updated on July 22, 2019) Worst confirmed arson incident in postwar Japan On July 18th, around 10:30 am, black smoke began to billow out of…
Kyoto’s Traditional Town House Hard Rock Cafe Reveals Innovative Japan-Inspired Menu
With the massive surge in tourism, there must be companies lining up to open branches in Kyoto’s famous sightseeing districts. But the town remains strict…
Kyoto Gatten Tempura Pub Offers A Sushi, Sashimi & Tempura Lunch + Matcha Experience
In Fall 2017, a new star emerged in the Kyoto dining scene, Kyoto Gatten Tempura Pub. Combining the fine art of tempura with the trendy…
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[Hidden Wonders of Japan] A Maiko Does the Ceremonial First Pitch at Koshien Baseball Stadium
Kanako, a maiko from Miyagawacho, Kyoto, does the ceremonial first pitch in Koshien Baseball Stadium on May 22, 2019. Photo by Sankei Shimbun | ©…
Kyoto’s First Hard Rock Cafe Will Be Modelled on a Machiya Townhouse
The influx of tourism into Kyoto has exploded. Despite creating a fair few problems, it doesn’t seem like it’s slowing down any time soon, and…
Kyoto Town Comes to Standstill as Residents and Police Escort Ducks from Pond to River
Kamo River is the most famous river in Kyoto, running through the prefecture alongside popular areas like Gion. The river’s name, ‘Kamogawa’, literally means duck…
Free Downloadable Environment Lets You Explore Kyoto’s Famouse Fushimi Inari Shrine With Unreal Engine 4
Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto is one of the most popular tourist spots in the area. The sprawling shrine is most famous for its path…
Osaka to Kyoto Sightseeing Train with Traditional Japanese Interior is as Beautiful as Promised
When touring around the Kansai area, there’s a whole lot to see and not always enough time. A popular way to ensure that you don’t…
Kimono Fashion Can Be Cool — Trust Designer Jotaro Saito
(by Arielle Busetto for JAPAN Forward) Jotaro Saito doesn’t go unnoticed when walking down a street. The day I met him at Kanda Myojin, he…
Be Tempted By 88,200 Parfait Possibilities With Tsujiri Tea Salon’s Order-Made Parfait
Matcha or hojicha based parfaits combining tea flavors with ice cream, sometimes fruits and traditional confectionery elements seem to be available everywhere you turn in…
Muslim Women Can Rent Wagara Hijabs To Match Kimonos At Yumeyakata in Kyoto
Kimono Rentals: A Popular Tourist Attraction For many female tourists visiting Japan from abroad, renting a beautiful kimono for a photo shoot or to enjoy…
JR West’s Hello Kitty Train Celebrates Japanese Culture from Kansai Airport to Kyoto
Recently there have been many special train services which promise a very Japan-specific experience before you’ve even arrived at your destination. One example is the…