When you think of Kyoto in July, you think of the Gion Festival! The 2026 Gion Festival has finally begun. You probably see this month-long festival as simply a display of large floats, right? The order of the floats in the Yamahoko procession (parade of floats) held on July 17th and 24th will be determined by a lottery held near Kyoto City Hall on July 2nd.The order for 2026 has also been decided. 1. No lottery（Kujitorazu） The order of the parade is decided by lottery, but s

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

Fish cutting show and sushi catering event in Kyoto - Kawaramachi

June in Japan is the rainy season. The continuous rainy days can make you feel a bit melancholy. However, this is precisely why it's...

Sushi Lab sources its fish from Kimura Fish Shop, located in Nishiki Market - a shopping district known as "Kyoto's Kitchen" that has...

February is when Kyoto's charm reaches full bloom. You can fully immerse yourself in Kyoto's unique atmosphere, from the plum blossoms...

Winter in Japan is a special season woven with rich ingredients and traditions. As the cold intensifies, Japan's seas offer an abundance...

Japanese sushi culture is a traditional cuisine with over 1,000 years of history. Its forms, flavors, and preparation methods have...

Sushi ranks high on many websites' lists of Japanese foods to eat when visiting Japan. Why does the sushi we see every day have that...

Kyoto possesses a special charm in the rain. The temples and shrines veiled in mist, the glistening wet cobblestones, and the trees...

Planning to travel to Japan but unsure about Japanese rules and manners? Feeling anxious about your first trip to Japan? Read this...

Kyoto's popular tourist spots can get extremely crowded depending on the season and time of day. However, by choosing off-peak hours like...

While interest in plant-based foods has been growing globally in recent years, Japan still has a relatively small vegetarian and vegan...

This article introduces recommended spots and activities for enjoying Kyoto in the early morning and late night hours. Table of contents...

Kyoto offers many family-friendly destinations with parks for children to enjoy, cultural experiences, and a wide variety of restaurants...

I'll introduce "Kyoto sightseeing spots in May". There are events and sightseeing spots. If you come to Kyoto in May, we will tell you...

【Kyoto-rikyu Odashi to Dashimaki】 Kyoto-rikyu is museum of Odashi located walk 20 minutes by subway Takeda station. It opened by 2022....

2024.03.16 Surinagashi stand - Dashi and Umami When you enjoy Japanese “dashi”, what kind of cooking and situations do you enjoy it with?...

2024.03.15 We went to “Saga dainenbutsu kyogen” when Seiryou temple at March 15th. “Saga dainenbutsu kyogen” is a folk performing art...