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Best Indoor Activities in Kyoto for a Rainy Day
Disappointed that rain is ruining your Kyoto sightseeing? Don't worry! Kyoto actually has plenty of fantastic indoor activities perfect for rainy days. We’ve handpicked the best spots you can easily book last-minute or even on the same day. Let's turn your rainy day into an unforgettable adventure! 🗺️ Stay dry even in the rain! Kyoto's three major shopping streets. 1. Nishiki Market - Kyoto's Kitchen https://www.kyoto-nishiki.or.jp/en/ Features: A shopping street in Kyoto th


The reason for eating Hamo(pike conger) in June and July and Kyoto traditions
1. What is a "hamo(pike conger)"? Hamo (pike conger) is a marine fish belonging to the family Muraenesocidae in the order Anguilliformes. It is a large carnivorous fish that lives in rocky areas and sandy bottoms along the coast, and can reach a length of about 2 meters. It has a slender body shape similar to that of an eel, but it has a large mouth with sharp teeth lining both its upper and lower jaws. As its appearance suggests, it has an extremely ferocious temperament, an


[Sushi Making Workshop Staff Wanted] お寿司握り体験スタッフ募集
【採用情報】日本の食文化を世界へ!お寿司握り体験のインストラクター・スタッフ募集! Sushi Lab.では、世界中から訪れる観光客の方々に、お寿司の歴史や握り体験を提供するワークショップを開催しています。 語学力を活かしたい方、日本の伝統文化を世界に発信したい方、私たちと一緒にゲストの旅行の思い出になる体験を作りませんか? ■ 業務内容 お寿司握り体験の運営・実施 (まずは先輩のアシスタントからスタート。経験を重ねながら、将来的にはインストラクターとしてワークショップ全体の運営をお任せします!) 集客などの広報活動、体験内容のブラッシュアップ(企画・提案) (「もっとこうしたらゲストが喜ぶかも!」というアイデアは大歓迎。SNSなどを使った広報や、プログラムの改善にも携わっていただけます) ■ 求める人物像 ・日常会話程度以上の英語が話せる方(海外ゲストとのコミュニケーションが中心です) ・日本食文化を海外の方に広めたいという熱意のある方 ■ 歓迎する経験(必須ではありません!) ・観光ガイドの経験がある方(お持ちのスキルを存分に活かせる環境です


[Feeling the Arrival of Summer] Seasonal Inari Sushi in May
As spring transitions into summer, I’d love to share our special "May Sushi" experience with you! 🍣🎏 We recently held an Inari-sushi making event at DAIDOKORO, located near Kyoto City Hall. In celebration of Children's Day on May 5th, we made "Koinobori Inari Sushi." "Koi" means carp in Japanese.Why carps? The tradition comes from an old Chinese legend about a brave carp that swims up a fierce, rushing river and transforms into a dragon to ascend to heaven. Our day started


[Savoring Spring] Masu-sushi & Homemade Gari
April is cherry blossom season. Just as flowers have their seasons, sushi also has its seasonal highlights. We’d like to introduce our April sushi selections. ・Masu-sushi Masu-sushi is a traditional pressed sushi from Toyama Prefecture. Since the trout (masu) is cured with vinegar, salt, and sugar, it has been loved for centuries as a food with excellent preservation qualities. You can also make it using salmon instead. It is said to have originated in the mid-Edo period(abou
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Thank you for 2025!
Thank you very much to everyone who visited Sushi Lab. in 2025. This year, approximately 500 guests took part in the sushi cooking class as a memorable experience in Kyoto. The countries visited were so diverse! 👑Sushi Lab. Ranking by number of guests visiting 1. USA 2. France 3. Germany 4. Netherlands 5. Australia We are very happy that people from all over the world have found this place and visited it. 🐟Ranking of popular toppings at Sushi Lab. 1. Salmon 2. Tuna 3. Scall


Discover Autumn Flavors
The instructor will write a blog about his journey to discover the flavors of autumn, as well as the autumn Sushi Lab. menu. The other day I went to Tanba City, Hyogo Prefecture to pick chestnuts and black edamame beans. I went to Fukuda Tourist Chestnut Orchard to pick chestnuts. It is famous for its large chestnuts, and the number of visitors is increasing every year. Apparently, a total of 1,000 people came during the recent three-day weekend. If the same variety is plante


Workplace experience at a white soy sauce brewery!
Hello, I'm Junna, a sushi instructor! It's October now, and it's getting cooler in Kyoto. To learn more about soy sauce, an essential...


Summer Vacation Travel: Soy Sauce ExplorationPart 2
Following on from last blog, here is the second part of my summer vacation soy sauce brewery visit! The last place I'd like to introduce...


Summer Vacation Trip: Soy Sauce Exploration, Part 1
Konnichiwa! I'm Junna, a sushi instructor! I took a long break from lessons until September 23rd, but during that time I visited various...


Try Traditional Japanese Knife
In our sushi making experience, there is a process where we cut the fish obtained from Nishiki Market into slices for sushi. For this, we...


Vegan Sushi Guide
Vegan sushi recipi, about Vegan sushi


Fish cutting show & Sushi serving
Fish cutting show & Sushi serving event in Kyoto.


2025 April to June Sushi Lab. Participants
Sushi making experience and fish cutting show in Nishiki Market.
Everyone enjoyed sushi tour!


[Event notice] A fish cutting show & Sushi catering - 11th July Fri.
Fish cutting show and sushi catering event in Kyoto - Kawaramachi


Sushi Toppings and Creative Garnishes Summer 2025
Easy to make at home! Recipe of creative sushi topping arrangements.


Special Restaurants in Kyoto Worth Making an Effort to Visit
Restaurants in Kyoto for Enjoying a Luxurious Meal Kyoto has numerous wonderful restaurants where tradition and innovation blend...


Beginner's Guide to Japan Travel: Manners and Japanese Phrases You Should Know
Knowing the manners and rules when traveling in Japan is extremely important for enriching your local experience and avoiding troubles....


10 Ramen Restaurants You Can't Miss When You Come to Kyoto
Kyoto is a city with many ramen restaurants throughout Japan. Famous ramen shops like Dai-ichi Asahi and Tenkaippin also originated in...
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