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Moon & Back Ramen Bar offers flame-torched Wagyu ramen!

In the humble backstreets of Kyoto’s Shijo street, Moon & Back Ramen Bar is serving up delicious flame-torched Wagyu beef amen!

Few hikes come close to the breathtaking beauty of Kyoto’s Mt. Hiei route, but when hiking in winter, be prepared for a whole new experience!

Cafe SAGAN is more than a cute little coffee house in Kyoto, it’s a full on authentic Japanese eatery with a Western touch! Cafe SAGAN is a small […]

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Just by the Yodogawa Bridge along Kyoto’s beautiful Uji River is this new hip café with a European flavor – Bon appétit!

An absolute province for cherry blossom indulgence, Sewaritei offers magnificent hanami sakura viewing by the Yodogawa River in Kyoto.

Sakura season is upon us, and Japan is now enjoying the festivities of Hanami – a long-standing tradition of cherry blossom viewing!

Cherry blossom season is in full flight in Japan’s ancient capital Kyoto, and what better way to see the sakura than Maruyama Park in Gion?

The 2025 sakura season in Japan has arrived, and Kyoto’s wonderful cherry blossoms are blooming all over the prefecture!

Japan’s bicycle culture is really one of the most sophisticated in the world with about half the population cycling as a means of commuting.

It was my first time bowling in Japan, and in Kyoto no less. It was quite surreal being the only foreigners here at Lapyuta Bowl.

We’ve all heard of Kura Sushi and Sushiro, but what if there was an even better budget sushi chain flying under the radar – Kappa Sushi!

Kyoto is a great place to explore interesting and authentic cafes, whether you’re looking for a good coffee, some breakfast, or a work desk.