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Authentic Fisherman's Meals in Kyoto!
The restaurant we'll introduce this time is called "Zako-Ya-Meshi." It's an izakaya in the evenings, but during lunchtime, they offer lunch menus. We took paid leave on a weekday to visit with our family. We heard there would be long lines, so we headed to the restaurant early, but even before the 11:00 opening, there was already a queue. You can enjoy authentic fisherman's cuisine here. What exactly is fisherman's cuisine? Fisherman's cuisine refers to the meals fishermen eat directly on the sea, often served in a bowl format for immediate consumption. Since they are instantly available, they must be fresh. I'm looking forward to seeing what kind of fish […]
Kyoto and Nakagyo Ward History: "The August 18 Coup d'État ~ The Ikedaya Incident"
The political upheaval of August 18th In Kyoto, a radical Sonnō jōi faction centered around the Chōshū domain emerged, and Sonnō jōi-affiliated court nobles such as Sanjō Sanetomi and Anegakōji Kintomo expanded their influence, aligning with Chōshū. In response, the Kobu-Gattai faction sought to regain control. The Satsuma domain, part of the Kobu-Gattai faction, approached the Aizu domain, which held the position of Kyoto Shugoshoku, and planned to expel Sonnō jōi-affiliated court nobles and the Chōshū domain from the imperial court. On August 18, 1863, troops led by the Aizu and Satsuma domains blockaded the nine gates of the Kyoto Imperial Palace and carried out a coup. As a result, […]
Kyoto students and local community development event 'Temple Marche'
Event report by iroiro kyoto, a Kyoto-based organisation that promotes Kyoto's coffee culture through 'community development activities' led by young people in Kyoto. The report reveals the real picture of the relationship between university students and local community development. At the root of this is the 'attachment to Kyoto' that weaves the links. iroiro kyoto is a group of young people, mainly university students, who take the initiative in planning and organising events where they can enjoy coffee and other local activities. The venue, BUTSUGENJI Temple, is a much-talked-about temple that places importance on cooperation with the local community. Under the theme of ' Tomarugi', the temple is actively involved in community development […]