Hi,I’m Keiko from Osaka! Every time I go to a new location, one of the biggest questions I pose myself is “what should I bring to my new friends and host families?” I have struggled to choose the best possible gift that can represent my hometown as well as Japan, that will truly be loved・・・
Hi,I’m Keiko from Osaka! There is a new food trend hitting Kyoto on … Gyoza! Gyoza are dumplings filled with ground meat and vegetables that are wrapped in a thin flour dough served by pan frying, deep frying, steaming or in soup. The traditional ones come usually with a combined fillings of pork ground meat,・・・
Hi,I’m Keiko from Osaka! I went for lunch at Motoi in Kyoto. Motoi is one Michelin starred french restaurant housed in a century old Machiya. The Chef has traveled to France to learn the French cuisine from the best of the best. He has served in Okura Hotel in Kyoto before establishing his own restaurant.・・・
Hi,I’m Keiko from Osaka! Supermarkets in Japan are the greatest. Though, most of these are better described as “groceries” rather than supermarkets as in some of the Western countries, they provide you a gateway to look into the Japanese culture and customs. These supermarkets/groceries are a great place for you to get ready-to-eat dishes at・・・
Hi,I’m Keiko from Osaka! Uji is a beautiful city between Kyoto city and Nara city. Rather quiet, compared with Kyoto city which is full of tourists from all over, Uji can be enjoyed by anyone who want to experience the traditions and history of Kyoto in quiet. Besides enjoying the tea and matcha, which are・・・
Hi,I’m Keiko from Osaka! Uji is a beautiful city situated between Kyoto city and Nara city, packed with deep culture, world-known tourist spots, such as Byodoi-in Temple and Mampuku-ji Temple. Uji is also known internationally for their matcha tea, being one of the top premium green tea production areas in Japan. There are many tea・・・
Hi,I’m Keiko from Osaka! Matcha is powdered green tea leaves that are specially grown and processed. Usually it is grown in shades for a while before its harvest to increase the amount of amino acids thus the depth of flavors and sweetness. Matcha is usually used for tea ceremonies and now also have been consumed・・・
