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Kyoto is a city that feels alive with the past. The sound of wooden sandals clacking against stone-paved paths, the sight of paper lanterns glowing outside tea houses, and the aroma of freshly whisked matcha all create an unmistakably Kyoto atmosphere. While modernity has touched many parts of Japan, Kyoto’s old streets remain beautifully preserved, offering visitors an experience that…
Just past the buzz of Bunkamura Street in the Shibuya district of Tokyo lies Oku-Shibuya, a serene enclave far from the bustling main avenues. This area is home to a unique restaurant, “Garlic Bar Nyonnyogo,” a culinary haven where enthusiasts gather to indulge in the rich flavors of garlic-infused cuisine. Aomori’s local flavors, reinterpreted “Nyonnyogo style”! First, a few points…
“TORAYA AN STAND” is a café specializing in the sweet bean paste known in Japanese as anko or an, and as of November 2023, it has four locations in Tokyo and Kanagawa. The café was created by the renowned traditional Japanese confectionery Toraya, and offers a smooth-textured “An Paste” made from Toraya’s signature sweet bean paste. At TORAYA AN STAND,…