The Kyoto Red Carrot is a key part of winter traditions in Western Japan. Its rich red color is important, symbolizing good luck and wealth, which is why it’s essential for New Year’s dishes. The care ...

Fushimi Togarashi is a great example of the high quality in Kyoto’s food culture—a pepper loved for its unique mildness and satisfying crispness instead of strong heat. Its gentle flavor and long ...

The Kamo nasu is very different from the long, skinny purple eggplants most people know. It is a large, fat, rounded eggplant, about the size and shape of a grapefruit, and has a deep, shiny purple ...