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Explore Kyoto to unearth more Untold Stories of Japan
Many would imagine that ramen in Kyoto to be light tasting, by associating it with traditional Kyoto cuisine, but Kyoto happe...
For some 1,200 years, Kyoto stood as Japan's former capital and seat of the imperial court. During this time, the city was a ...
From its Japanese origins manga has become a fixture of mainstream culture and has captured a broad international fan base. F...
Tofu has been popular for centuries in East Asian and South-east Asian regions. The characteristics of Japanese tofu are its ...
Kiyomizu-dera is brightened by around 1,000 cherry trees in springOne of the big attractions of Kiyomizu-dera is its beautifu...
Japan’s textiles are among the most beautiful in the world. One such example is the kimono, which incorporates numerous typ...
Originally used in traditional Japanese public baths during the Edo Period (possibly even as far back as the Nara Period) to ...
Japanese Zen gardens, or rock gardens, are intended to replicate the essence of nature, and promote tranquility and stimulate...
Kyoto has played a central role in the development of Japanese culture for over a thousand years, and the Kyoto National Muse...
The Japanese bento is attracting increasing attention overseas. There is a growing bento trend in France, as a range of diffe...