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If you want a real taste of Kyoto's long food history, you must try Kujo Negi. This isn't just a regular green onion; it's a celebrated vegetable known for its unique sweetness and texture that almost melts when cooked. This article...

Kyo Yasai, or Kyoto vegetables, are highly respected in Japanese cooking. People all over the world know them for their great quality and special features. These special items are much more than just food grown in one place; they are old...

The Shogoin Daikon is one of Kyoto's most respected traditional vegetables, signaling the start of the cold season. Unlike the long, skinny radishes common in other parts of Japan, this variety is famous for its large, round, g...

This article will introduce you to the Manganji sweet pepper, a huge, flavorful vegetable from Kyoto, Japan. We will look at what makes this pepper special, where it came from, and a great place where you can try it. Keep reading to find...

Ebi imo is a valuable type of taro from Kyoto, famous for its unique shape, which looks like a bent shrimp, and its rich, smooth texture. This vegetable is a respected traditional Kyo-yasai (Kyoto vegetable) and ...

The Kyoto Red Carrot, known in Japan as Kintoki Ninjin, is a prized vegetable of the Japanese winter. It stands out because of its bright scarlet color and long, thin shape. This carrot is a must-have for traditional holiday fo...

Fushimi Togarashi is a key food in Kyoto's seasonal cooking. Locals valued this not for being hot, but for a special, mild sweetness and crunchy texture. As one of Kyoto's respected traditional vegetables, this gentle pepper is cent...

This article is about Kyona (京菜), a key Japanese leafy green that most people know as Mizuna. We'll look at why it's a special vegetable from Kyoto, how it's been used in traditional food for a long time, and why it's a ...

The Kamo Eggplant, or Kamo nasu, is a celebrated summer vegetable from Kyoto. You can spot it right away by its large, round shape. As a key food in traditional cooking, this vegetable is deeply connected to the city's seasonal...

Take a trip to Arida City in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, and you’ll find a unique and comforting dish called Taccho Honeku Don. In this article, we’ll explore what makes this rice bowl so special, from its ingredients and preparation to ...