Matsutake Mushroom at Kyoto Toriichi Shinise

September 28, 2008 8 Comments

Matsutake Mushroom at Kyoto Specialty Vegetable Store Toriichi Shinise (京特産とり市老舗松茸)

Matsutake is one of the most well loved — and expensive — foods in Japanese cuisine and it has been an autumn favorite in Kyoto throughout the centuries. Matsutake is in season now!…

Classic and Summer Theme Japanese Junk Food: And the Winners Are…

September 26, 2008 2 Comments

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Ohashi-no-Ohshita Chopstick Workshop and Store

September 24, 2008 7 Comments

Omiyage and Experience: Chopstick Workshop and Store (箸工房お箸のおおした)

Omiyage and Experience: Kyoto Kodaji Chopstick Workshop and Store (お箸のおおした箸工房)

This is a chopstick workshop and store that offers traditional, eco and modern Japanese chopsticks for sale and a quick lesson on how to make your own. Located in one of Kyoto’s most scenic and quaint districts, just drop in on your way up to Kiyomizu or Kodaiji temples!…

Wagashi: Gion Chigo Mochi

September 18, 2008 12 Comments

Wagashi: Kyoto Sanjo Wakasaya Gion Chigo Mochi (三条若狭屋祇園ちご餅)

Gion Chigo Mochi covered in sparkly ice-like flakes, filled with sweet and salty miso has been a Kyoto favorite for about 100 years!…

Japanese Fruit: End of Summer Aomikan

September 15, 2008 15 Comments

Japanese Fruit: End of Summer Aomikan (Green Tangerine) 青みかん

Japanese Fruit: End of Summer Aomikan 青みかん

Aomikan, or ‘green tangerine’ mark the beginning of autumn. They are more sour than sweet and make a wonderfully refreshing snack in the still hot late afternoons and early evenings of this season.…

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