Kaiseki– tag –

You have one day in Kyoto, a list of temples, and room for a few memorable meals. So where should you begin? Many first-time visitors eventually ask 京都で何食べる (Kyoto de nani taberu?), meaning "What should I eat in Kyoto?" The answer...

In general, a two-week trip to Japan gives you around forty opportunities to eat. That sounds like plenty, until you realize that all 47 prefectures have their own specialties and food traditions. This Japan food bucket list therefore na...

Kyoto is where Japanese food culture reached its highest refinement. For over a thousand years, as Japan's imperial capital, the city developed a cuisine built on restraint, seasonality, and respect for ingredients rather than boldness o...

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...

"Kaiseki cuisine" has a strong image of being a luxurious meal served at a restaurant. In this article, we will trace kaiseki ryori back to its origins and introduce the reasons behind its form. We will also introduce some delicious rest...

"Kaiseki cuisine" has a strong image of being a luxurious meal served at a restaurant. In this article, we will trace kaiseki ryori back to its origins and introduce the reasons behind its form. We will also introduce some delicious rest...

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...

Kyoto is where Japanese food culture reached its highest refinement. For over a thousand years, as Japan's imperial capital, the city developed a cuisine built on restraint, seasonality, and respect for ingredients rather than boldness o...