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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 some floats have a...

With July here, summer is in full swing. In Kyoto and the Kansai region, the fish that suddenly takes center stage at this time of year is the conger eel (hamo), but there are many other seasonal fish as well. Today, I'll introduce some delicious fish that are in season during the summer and make great sushi! 1. Striped jack (Striped horse mackerel) The striped jack, often called the "pinnacle of the jack family," is a top choice during the summer (June to August) when it is at its fattiest....

"Chirashi sushi" literally means,In the vinegared rice or on top of the vinegared rice,Various ingredientsThis refers to "scattered" sushi. Unlike nigiri sushi or maki sushi, it's a simple sushi that can be made by simply putting vinegared rice in a bowl and adding toppings as desired, so it's often eaten at home. The ingredients used vary depending on the region, which makes it very interesting. 1. June 27th is Chirashi Sushi Day June 27th is celebrated as "Chirashi Sushi Day" in Japan. This...