October 2022
Tengudo Unno Bakery, a nostalgic bakery in Chukyo
"Bye!"A cheerful voice can be heard from the shop, sending customers on their way, along with the delicious aroma of baked bread. This bakery was established on 23 April 1922 and celebrated its 100th anniversary this year. Let us introduce you to Tengudo Unno Bakery, where you can see the many loaves of bread on display and the smiling faces of the third-generation owner, Shigeru and his wife, Kimiko, through the show window. The taste of 100 years - here it is! Since its establishment, local people have loved its 'anpan', made with homemade koshian (red bean paste). It is made from the finest azuki beans from Hokkaido, which are […]
Live music club at Nijo Station, Kyoto: 'A musical hub aimed at cultivating young talent'
'Nijo, isn't this area kind of nice? It's like..." GROWLY is an 11-year-old live music club in a residential area behind a large supermarket, just behind Nijo Station on the JR. Formerly a band member, manager Anzai-san says he has been to most of Kyoto's live music venues and is famous for being a "nice guy", even in the music community where he has an image of being difficult to approach. He has been involved in the project since its beginnings. I thought, 'This place looks good,' and I moved on with a lot of energy, but later I realised how difficult it is to get to know your neighbours. Well, maybe […]