Donuts have become a staple in people’s lives as an easy to go-to dessert and meal in one. Due to the dessert’s popularity, there has been a flux of donut specialty shops flooding the streets of every major city worldwide. However, many of these are casual shops focused on convenience and the donut’s image as…

Kyoto is on the go-to list of most people who visit Japan. Often dubbed as “the most beautiful city in Japan” and home to hundreds of historical sites, the former capital of Japan is the favourite of many and visited by millions of people every year. Kyoto is known as the best place to see traditional temples,…

Kyoto is a city many associate with the traditional and historical aspects of Japanese culture and society. From the many shrines located around the city to the imposing sights of the Imperial Palace and Nijojo Castle, there’s no lack of traditional Japanese culture to be found. But for those wishing to discover contemporary Japanese life…

When one hears of Kyoto, the rich history and culture of Imperial Japan come to mind. Another thing that Kyoto is well known for is its Japanese sweets shops and cafes, with matcha or green tea as the most popular choice. This article lists some of the best sweets shops and cafes that Kyoto has…

Forget food served in wooden bowls as this restaurant in Kyoto has taken the art of dining to another level by using ice bowls. Now, you can just sit down and wait for your ice bowl to come to your table with delicious Japanese noodles in it. Check out this restaurant and find out what…

If you’re a huge fan of Sanrio’s Hello Kitty and Japanese tea, you’ll be glad to know that you can now enjoy both of them together at a special teahouse in Kyoto. Japanese Tea House Hello Kitty Saryo allows customers to enjoy Hello Kitty-themed food and tea in one place. They have an incredible food…

Kyoto is a gorgeous city with much to see. It is a popular place for both Japanese and foreign tourists and is home to many cafes and restaurants with a casual vibe. However, there are so many nice places to choose from that it can be difficult to decide which one to try! One cafe…

An online video showing the process of how Chef Yukimura Motokichi makes his omelette rice brought his restaurant to popularity. “Sexy” is the best word to describe his creation, and the video made me want to visit Kyoto where this restaurant is located. Let’s find out more about it! Omurice jp.fotolia.com/ Omelette rice, or omurice,…

When talking about Kyoto’s Uji City, the image of matcha is probably one of the first things that come to mind. Uji, being the second largest tea plantation region in Japan, is well known for its superior quality green tea. Even though there are many places in Japan that offers matcha and matcha products, fans…

There are so many chocolate shops in Kyoto, but few of them offer chocolates made of Kyoto sake! If you’re looking for one, then try heading to “Chocolat Bel Amer Kyoto Bettei.” The chocolates in this shop are displayed like jewelry. All of them have been passionately made with exact flavor, taste, and texture. The…