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  • Fortieth Anniversary in New York, Taste Loved by "Queen of Punk"
    "OMEN" of Kyoto Origin Pursues the Joy of Japanese Cuisine Across Borders

     
    22 February 2022
  • Haruhiko Akada, president of Akadaya, has developed Japanese style halal-compliant curry and rice (Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto)

    Halal-Compliant and Sweet & Spicy Japanese Style Curry
    Five-Month Development at Specialist Store in Kyoto

     
    5 April 2019
  • Photo= The "Horror Plate" at "Royal Oak Hotel Spa & Gardens"

    Brain Cake and Eyeball Jelly
    "Horror" Sweets at a Shiga Prefecture Hotel

     
    21 September 2018
  • Photo= Shohei Nakagawa (left) and his mother, Mariko Nakagawa, hold their granita that won an Italian competition = Ukyo Ward, Kyoto

    Recognized Even in Italy as the World's Best Granita
    Mother and Son Gelato Chefs in Kyoto

     
    25 July 2018
  • Photo= Two cones of soft serve ice cream topped with gold leaf and silver leaf respectively (Hakusho Kin to Gin, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto)

    Edible Golden and Silver Pavilions Debut in Kyoto
    Gorgeous Soft Serve Ice Cream with Gold and Silver Leaf

     
    5 December 2017
  • Photo= "Kyo Sawara no Umami Dashi," or soup stock flavor with Kyoto-produced Japanese Spanish mackerel

    Kyoto-produced Fish Soup Stock Wins Grand Prize
    Sixth-Order Industry Food Competition

     
    25 November 2017
  • Photo= Muslim students eating halal ramen that they made on their own (Ramen Factory, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto)

    Enjoy Making Ramen with Halal Foodstuffs
    New Facility in Kyoto, with Prayer Room

     
    26 October 2017
  • This Is Authentic "Inari" Sushi
    Keihan Opens Specialized Store in front of Fushimi-Inari Station

     
    18 April 2017
  • Photo= "Ninja Bento" in commemoration of the operation of the train with wrap advertising train on JR Kusatsu Line (Nanyoken Inc., Oiwake 1-chome, Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture)

    Want a Ninja Bento with Ninja-Star Rice Balls?
    On Sale from February 25, Kusatsu, Shiga Prefecture

     
    28 February 2017
  • Photo= Parisians learning how to make Gyokuro tea from Chotaro Horii, president of Kyoto Tea Cooperative (middle) = November 24, Paris, France

    Making Uji Tea a Worldwide Top Brand
    Kyoto Prefectural Government "Adds Prestige" to Uji Tea in Paris

     
    25 December 2016
  • Auspicious candies are being made one after another in a skillful manner (Iwaiseika Co., Ltd., Todo, Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture)

    Give Economy a Lift in "Year of Rooster"
    Auspicious Candy Making Peaks, Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture

     
    14 December 2016
  • Photo= Students from the Japanese sake project at the University of Shiga Prefecture show their finished product, the new sake "Kofuu," and newly produced posters (Hikone City Hall, Shiga Prefecture)

    For Your Japanese Sake Drinking Debut!
    Project by Students at the University of Shiga Prefecture

     
    30 April 2016
  • Excellent Ine Salmon
    New Brand of Tango, Kyoto Prefecture

     
    26 April 2016
  • Muslims Entertained with Kyoto Cuisine
    Pork and Alcohol Not Used

     
    18 March 2016
  • Instant Uji Green Tea Exports to Germany
    Emphasizing Japanese Style to Expand Sales

     
    25 February 2016
  • Japanese Cuisine Is "Extremely Delicious"
    French Woman's Apprenticeship in Kikunoi, Kyoto

     
    8 January 2016
  • Sake from Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture Wins Gold Prize in London
    Exportation Challenge Bears Fruit

     
    26 December 2015
  • Kyoto Flavor Popcorn Now on Sale
    Delicate Flavor and Light Sweetness

     
    24 November 2015
  • Photo= Refined sake products aimed at young women jointly developed by Sou Sou and Gekkeikan Co., Ltd. (Fushimi Ward, Kyoto)

    Brewery and Apparel Firms Collaborate, Release Refined Sake for Young People
    Two Kyoto Companies

     
    9 March 2015
  • Photo= One scene from a video introducing "Izakaya" to foreigners visiting Japan

    Videos Introduce Japanese Culture; First Theme is "Izakaya"
    Kyoto Sightseeing Website

     
    14 February 2015
  • Photo= A conceptual drawing of the first "Kit Kat Chocolatory" in Kansai

    Kit Kat Specialty Store
    January 28 Opening in Daimaru Kyoto

     
    21 January 2015
  • Photo= Executive producer Murata (right) and Alain Ducasse, who will participate in the show

    WASHOKU-DO, Appealing Worldwide
    Variety of Events in Kyoto from January 30

     
    18 January 2015
  • Moist Sake Sweets for Adults
    Ingenuity of Kyoto Brewery and Confectionery

     
    4 December 2014
  • Search Website for Kyoto Restaurants' Ingredients
    Food Pictograms and English for Foreigners

     
    16 November 2014
  • Three Hotels in Otsu City Compete in Hot Pot Dishes
    Cooperate to Promote Local Brands

     
    3 November 2014
  • Elegant Taste of Rose Vinegar Fit for Drinking or Condiment
    Moriyama Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Shiga Prefecture

     
    21 October 2014
  • Seven Restaurants in Kyoto with Michelin's Three-star Rating
    Kansai 2015 Edition Guidebook

     
    20 October 2014
  • Successive Innovations of Famous Kyoto Confectionery
    Confectioners' New Products to Attract Young Consumers

     
    23 September 2014
  • Curry and Sweets: New Sake-based Products
    Brewing Companies in Fushimi Ward, Kyoto

     
    6 August 2014
  • Photo= Doshisha Dai Ginjo

    "Doshisha Dai Ginjo" Launched
    In Honor of 150th Anniversary of Joseph Neesima's Voyage

     
    10 June 2014
  • Sparkling Refined Sake, Popular with Ladies
    Takara Shuzo Co., Ltd. Invests ¥2.5 Billion Yen in Production

     
    29 May 2014
  • "Gion" Chocolatier Fever
    High-quality Cacao Confectioneries Flowing into Gourmet Spots

     
    15 May 2014
  • Cinnamon-Flavored Local Soda
    Kyoto Tower and Otabe's Collaborative Effort

     
    14 May 2014
  • Lacquered "Guinomi" Cups for Japanese Sake
    PR by Kyoto "Kanpai Jorei"

     
    6 April 2014
  • Photo= Shochu mixed with coffee, which is jointly promoted by Takara Shuzo and UCC

    "Shochu" Coffee for Younger Generation
    Joint Proposal from Takara Shuzo and UCC

     
    25 January 2014
  • Photo= A candy house created by students over the course of about a month (Otsu Prince Hotel, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture)

    Candy House Creates Christmas Spirit
    Shiga Junior College Exhibition at Hotel in Otsu

     
    2 December 2013
  • Photo= "Bi-Hi-Cha" produced by Sennyuji Temple

    Yang Guifei's Favorite Tea?
    Sennyuji Temple Produces "Bi-Hi-Cha"

     
    15 October 2013
  • Photo= Chef Katsumoto promotes "Kyo-to-na" ohitashi and tempura, as well as "Kyo no Hanamachi Myoga" hand-shaped sushi (Kyo-Suzaku Sushi-Ichiba, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto)

    "Kyo-to-na" Special Menu Promotion
    Ohitashi and Tempura Offered by Sushi Bar in Shimogyo Ward

     
    19 September 2013
  • Photo= "Ayu no Shioyaki Dog" or salt-grilled sweetfish in a bread roll (Kyoto Aquarium, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto)

    Unexpected Combination Gains Popularity
    Salt-Grilled Sweetfish Hot Dog at Kyoto Aquarium

     
    14 August 2013
  • Nakau's regular menu addition, Kinugasa-don (Nakau Karasuma-Ebisugawa restaurant, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto)

    Kyoto Specialty "Kinugasa-don" Gains Nationwide Popularity
    Nakau Targets Women

     
    23 July 2013
  • Various bottles of sparkling refined sake, including sake produced by Kyoto brewery companies, on display (JR Kyoto Isetan, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto)

    Refined Sake Market Fizzes Up
    Expanding Sales Outlets for Sparkling Sake

     
    18 July 2013
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    New "Chanpon" Developed with Kyoto University Students
    Promoting "Delicious Social Contributions"

     
    17 June 2013
  • Limited-time-only bar that has just opened for the first time in Kyoto by Asahi Beer (Sanjo-dori Kawaramachi Higashi-Iru, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto)

    Enjoy Extra Cold Beer
    Asahi Opens Seasonal Bar in Kyoto

     
    16 May 2013
  • Orange-colored habanero extract (Creation Core Kyoto Mikuruma, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto)

    Super-Hot Habanero for Calefacient Cosmetic Ingredient
    Sanshokaken Researching in Kyoto

     
    16 April 2013
  • A new version of Senju-Senbei "Yawa-nami" which is being sold for a limited time by Kogetsu Co., Ltd.

    Kogetsu Increases "Senju-Senbei" Production
    Focusing its 50th Birthday on Younger Generation

     
    12 April 2013
  • "Gozan Yuba Curry" now on sale at Raku-chu Raku-gai, Daigo-ji Temple

    Buddhist Vegetarian Cuisine's Image
    "Yuba Curry" Sold at Daigo-ji Temple's Sanboin

     
    6 February 2013
  • "Junmai Cacao Sake," a Japanese sake in which cacao had been soaked

    How about "Junmai Cacao Sake"?
    Jointly Developed for Valentine's Day

     
    17 January 2013
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