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This article will introduce you to the Manganji sweet pepper, a huge, flavorful vegetable from Kyoto, Japan. We will look at what makes this pepper special, where it came from, and a great place where you can try it. Keep reading to find...

Ebi imo is a valuable type of taro from Kyoto, famous for its unique shape, which looks like a bent shrimp, and its rich, smooth texture. This vegetable is a respected traditional Kyo-yasai (Kyoto vegetable) and ...

The Kyoto Red Carrot, known in Japan as Kintoki Ninjin, is a prized vegetable of the Japanese winter. It stands out because of its bright scarlet color and long, thin shape. This carrot is a must-have for traditional holiday fo...

Fushimi Togarashi is a key food in Kyoto's seasonal cooking. Locals valued this not for being hot, but for a special, mild sweetness and crunchy texture. As one of Kyoto's respected traditional vegetables, this gentle pepper is cent...

This article is about Kyona (京菜), a key Japanese leafy green that most people know as Mizuna. We'll look at why it's a special vegetable from Kyoto, how it's been used in traditional food for a long time, and why it's a ...

The Kamo Eggplant, or Kamo nasu, is a celebrated summer vegetable from Kyoto. You can spot it right away by its large, round shape. As a key food in traditional cooking, this vegetable is deeply connected to the city's seasonal...

In the sweltering Japanese summer, there's a special dining experience that offers a delightful escape from the heat: enjoying a meal on a "kawadoko" (or "kawayuka"). Dining with the murmuring river as your soundtrack, caressed by cool b...

Hamo is a high-class fish that is indispensable in Kyoto cuisine, but do you know what kind of fish it is? Contrary to its beautiful white flesh, it is also popular for its large size and aggressive nature. Despite its many fine bones, s...

Nasu Dengaku is a delightful Japanese dish that showcases the rich flavors of grilled eggplant topped with a savory-sweet miso glaze. This seasonal delicacy is not only a feast for the senses but also a celebration of summer’s bountiful ...

Are you a fan of Japanese cuisine? You've probably heard of soba - those simple yet traditional buckwheat noodles. But the world of soba is vast, with countless regional variations. Even seasoned Japanese food enthusiasts might be surpri...

Obanzai is traditional Kyoto home-style cooking. It centers on small, seasonal side dishes made with local vegetables. Think of it as everyday Japanese comfort food, Kyoto style. If you searched "what is obanzai," here is the short answe...

Among wagashi (Japanese sweets), dango is one of the most popular even for Japanese people and foreigners. Since ancient time, it has been appeared and has a deep meaning in Japanese food culture. Although relating to rice, it is differe...

If you are a fan of Japanese food, you may have heard or even tried sukiyaki before. However, do you know that there are more than one type of sukiyaki: Kansai style and Kanto style sukiyaki. Today, we want to introduce Kansai style Suki...

 When autumn comes, a lot of autumn ingredients will be on the market. It's everyone's favorite season not only because of the cool weather but also because of good food. Speaking of seasonal food of autumn, what is the first t...

INTRODUCTION TO YOUKAN Now we have one of the oldest Japanese wagashi. Yokan (羊羹) is one of the most common traditional Japanese sweets whose origin is back about 700 years ago. It is a simple jelly-like dessert that has ingredient of ...

Dango is a Japanese sweet that has been loved by Japanese people for a long time, and many people miss it during the cherry blossom and moon viewing seasons. You can easily get dango at supermarkets, but what is the different betwee...

Introduction Picture this: a delectable piece of sushi sits in front of you. Delicious fresh mackerel, cured and marinated to bring out the natural sweetness of the fish, sits on top of a bed of neatly moulded vinegared rice. Scattered o...

Have you ever tried 湯豆腐 Yudofu? It is a famous Japanese hot tofu dish. Maybe you think simple tofu is boring. I honestly felt that way before. But this warm dish surprised me. 京都の湯豆腐 Kyoto tofu dish is truly special. Why is it s...

Hinaarare (雛あられ) are small, bite-sized Japanese rice crackers or puffed rice sweets traditionally eaten during Hinamatsuri (Girls' Day Festival) on March 3rd. They come in pink, white, and green colors representing the three seasons,...

Speaking of sweets that represent Kyoto, you can't miss Yatsuhashi. It has a very long history and is said to have been born in the second year of Genroku (1689). Then what is the story behind the birth of this sweet? Let's find out...