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Cha no Ka by Malebranche: An Elegant Kyoto Matcha Langue de Chat
An elegant Kyoto souvenir from Malebranche Cha no Ka is a refined matcha langue de chat from Kyoto Kitayama Malebranche. A coworker brought it back from Kyoto, and the first impression was the beautiful, restrained package. Inside, crisp... -
Honke Nishio Yatsuhashi: A Kyoto Souvenir from a Centuries-Old Confectioner
The history of yatsuhashi, nama-yatsuhashi, and annama Yatsuhashi is one of Kyoto’s best-known souvenirs, and Honke Nishio Yatsuhashi is recommended among the many specialists. The business traces its history to 1687, when white rice cak... -
Kyoto Kamogawa Duck Sablé: An Unusual and Charming Kyoto Gift
Review of Kyoto Kamogawa Duck SabléI bought it in the underground shopping area at Kyoto Station.An unusual Kyoto souvenirNickname: AoSatisfaction: [star rating="4"]Kyoto offers an enormous range of souvenirs, from historic standards to ... -
Daito Sugukina: Kyoto’s Traditional Lactic-Fermented Pickle
Kyoto is famous for shibazuke and senmaizuke, but another essential pickle is sugukina. Its distinctive feature is a faint, refreshing acidity beneath the saltiness. The turnip-like vegetable is grown around Kamigamo in northern Kyoto. A... -
Tsuruya Yoshinobu Kyobeni: Elegant Make-Your-Own Monaka from Kyoto
Japanese sweets are sometimes imagined mainly as gifts for older people. Tsuruya Yoshinobu, however, offers seasonal variety, traditions suitable for any formal occasion, and reasonable prices. Among its products, the one I especially re... -
Kotabe: Kyoto’s Petite, Modern Take on Yatsuhashi
Kotabe is a newer take on one of Kyoto’s most representative sweets. Yatsuhashi ranks among Japan’s most popular regional souvenirs and is a familiar purchase on school trips and sightseeing holidays. Even such a firmly established class... -
Choseido Ka Ukon: An Elegant Seasonal Kumquat Yokan from Kyoto
Near the east end of the bridge over the Kamo River on Kyoto’s Kitaoji-dori stands a traditional confectionery called Choseido. Remembering that it is close to the Kyoto Botanical Gardens makes the location easier to understand and provi...
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