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Heading to Kyoto to Relax: Part 2
But most important, Kyoto is an epicurean’s delight. Bursting with temples, gardens, museums, galleries, restaurants, spas, artisan shops of every kind, boutiques and department stores—you can overdose on any one of them multiple times in a single day. Continue reading
Heading to Kyoto to Relax: Part 1
Japan’s outstanding attention to detail and superb levels of customer service make it the perfect place to place yourself in someone else’s capable and selfless hands. Japan will take care of you. Continue reading
Famous crackers and bean cakes
Senbei (crackers) are ubiquitous in Japan. Like senbei, bean cakes, too, are regional specialties. Continue reading
Posted in Food, Wine & Restaurants, Japan, Travel & Culture
Tagged Japanese bean cakes, Japanese crackers, Senbei, Yaki
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Tamba Winery
Finding that imported wines often did not suit the qualities of Japanese food, Tetsuo Kuroi set to making Western-style wines that would best complement Kyoto’s traditional cuisine. Continue reading
Kitamura Traditional Japanese Village
Designated a national preservation site, the locals don’t seem to mind the visitors poking about on their village streets gawking and taking photos. They go about their daily lives: gardening, posting letters, putting out washing. Continue reading
Kurotani Japanese Paper Museum
Our first stop of the day is at Kurotani Japanese Paper Museum in Ayabe. Here 800 years of making washi paper by hand is still alive. Continue reading
Hokkaido Crab
The large and lively beast barely wedges into the pot. Naturally it isn’t eager to go in. Continue reading
Hosen-in Temple, Kyoto
The art of matchless garden design and ancient pine framed by the temple pillars somehow suspends time. Continue reading
Grass Blooms (Issa)
In my province grass blooms too. (Issa) Continue reading