Support Kyoto’s historic tea-growing area by becoming an Obubu Tea Club Member. Receive quarterly tea shipments, join online events with tea makers, and get an open invitation to visit Obubu Tea Farm! Find out how to join here. 

Covering everything from secret local restaurants to the best food tours, our Kyoto travel blog is your go-to place to read about Japanese food in Kyoto. But not just local Kyoto cuisine, our Japanese food blog features the latest events, news, and travel tips to make the most of any trip to Kyoto, Japan’s historical and traditional capital. There are so many exciting cultural experiences awaiting in Kyoto, and that’s why we are here to help you discover them with our Kyoto travel blog. We also cover handy Kyoto travel tips to help you make the most of any visit, as well as the latest event updates and food news. 

If you ever needed to know about the best local food in Kyoto, get to know the incredible Kyoto cuisine by delving deep into our articles, like <a href="https://www.byfood.com/blog/kyoto/what-to-eat-in-kyoto">What to Eat in Kyoto</a>. Learn all about freshly made wagashi sweets at Kiyomizudera, or which are the tastiest local street food snacks to try from the bowels of bustling <a href="https://www.byfood.com/blog/kyoto/nishiki-market-street-food-guide">Nishiki Market</a>. Read about unique dining experiences in Kyoto, such as the <a href="https://www.byfood.com/blog/kyoto/best-kyoto-izakaya">best izakayas in Kyoto to meet locals</a>, or for anyone who is vegan visiting Kyoto, you can enjoy the best local cuisine too by visiting restaurants from our guide to <a href="https://www.byfood.com/blog/kyoto/kyoto-vegan-guide">vegan restaurants in Kyoto</a>. 

Searching for a unique cultural experience during your visit to Kyoto? Find out the latest news about what’s on in Kyoto, read about the <a href="https://www.byfood.com/blog/kyoto/best-kyoto-cooking-classes">best cooking classes</a>, or learn about unique things to do in Kyoto. Discover <a href="https://www.byfood.com/blog/kyoto/best-kyoto-tea-ceremony">ceremonies in Kyoto</a>, local <a href="https://www.byfood.com/blog/kyoto/best-kyoto-food-tours">food tours</a>, or read about what it’s like to jump on an immersive rural <a href="https://www.byfood.com/blog/kyoto/kyoto-obubu-tea-farm-tour">tea farm tour</a>. Our Kyoto food news covers new restaurant openings all the way through to upcoming seasonal festivals, so stay up to date and don’t miss an event!

Home to Nishiki Market and Japan’s most famous temples & shrines, discover what to do and what to eat in Kyoto, Japan’s ancient capital, on the byFood blog.

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Obubu Tea Farm, located in charming Wazuka Town, Kyoto, has three core values: quality, community, a

Obubu Tea Farm Club: CSA Boxes Support a Tea Region That’s Steeped in History

The Japan Railways Group has just announced that they will be allowing foreign residents to use two of their JR East passes, previously only available for tourist visa holders. 

These JR East Passes Will Be Offered to Foreign Residents From April 2021 | byFood

Looking to keep up with the latest and juiciest food news from Japan? We thought so! If it's a limited edition release or the latest tasty trend, we have definitely got your need for Japan food news covered. Whether it be intel on the latest Kit Kat flavor or a newly opened restaurant that’s rousing queues around corners, read on! Our team of Japanese food fanatics are always on the ground sniffing around all prefectures of Japan for the latest foodie scoop. Stay up to date with Japan foodie news by reading recent articles written on our Japanese food blog on byFood. 

From the latest seasonal <a href="https://www.byfood.com/blog/culture/guide-to-konbini-japanese-convenience-stores">konbini snacks</a> to trending Japanese food inventions (think mysterious <a href="https://www.byfood.com/blog/travel-tips/japanese-raindrop-cake">raindrop cakes</a> and wobbly cheesecakes, or maybe radical fusion ramen), find out about Japan food news from <a href="https://www.byfood.com/blog/sapporo/what-to-eat-in-sapporo">Hokkaido</a> to Okinawa. We are here to keep you up to date on big Japan food news events, like when the <a href="https://www.byfood.com/blog/news/the-worlds-biggest-starbucks-is-open-for-business-in-tokyo">largest Starbucks in the world opened in Tokyo</a>! Search through our articles for the latest food updates from different regions of Japan, including one-off releases, recently revamped menus, delicious new products on the market, and more. 

Our Japan news blog is also where you can find out more about our <a href="https://www.byfood.com/ffh">Food for Happiness</a> project. Read updates on our latest initiatives like <a href="https://www.byfood.com/blog/news/food-for-happiness-november-2019">feeding school children in Kainjalia</a> and raising money to buy <a href="https://www.byfood.com/blog/news/food-for-happiness-february-2020">school uniforms for children in Bangladesh</a>. Discover more about byFood’s work on our Japan food news blog.

Keep track of the latest travel discounts in Japan, restaurant openings, and food events in Japan! Read more up-to-date news on byFood’s Japanese food blog.

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With covid cases on the decline since the implementation of the second state of emergency on January

These JR East Passes Will Be Offered to Foreign Residents From April 2021

To spark a conversation about food waste in Japan, byFood challenged chef Suzuki to give food scraps a second life, developing an elegant and sustainable menu using recycled produce.

On December 9, 2020, byFood.com, Japan’s one-stop food platform, held a unique culinary event to s

Food Waste in Japan: Turning Food Scraps Into Fine Dining

In January 2020, ByFood raised funds for Nom PoPok, a social enterprise that aims to combat malnutrition and obesity in Cambodia. Thanks to your bookings we were able to raise ¥130,000 within a month. 

Food for Happiness January 2020: ¥130,000 for Nutrition Workshop in Cambodia | byFood

In January 2020, ByFood raised funds for Nom PoPok, a social enterprise that aims to combat malnutri

Food for Happiness January 2020: ¥130,000 for Nutrition Workshop in Kandal, Cambodia

In September 2019, byFood partnered with non-profit organization Aid for Child Trust (ACT) and donated ¥50,000 to its continuous educational support project for children in the slums in Uttar Pradesh, India.﻿

Food for Happiness September 2019: ¥50,000 for Educational Support of Children in India with ACT

In September 2019, byFood partnered with non-profit organization Aid for Child Trust (ACT) and donat

Got wanderlust? There's a new travel deal for foreign residents in Japan! We've got all the details you need to know about the JR East Welcome Rail Pass 2020.

JR East Welcome Rail Pass 2020: 3 Days of Unlimited Shinkansen Travel for 12,000 JPY | byFood

Last July, JR East announced half-off shinkansen tickets along these routes until March 2021 and the

3 Days of Unlimited Shinkansen Travel for Just 12,000 JPY

With free reservations and high-end reservations in Japan, byFood’s restaurant reservation service strives to make every restaurant in Japan accessible to travelers!

Announcing Our NEW Restaurant Reservation System | byFood

If you’ve experienced difficulty making restaurant reservations in Japan, the country that boasts 

Announcing Our New System for Restaurant Reservations in Japan

Join these fun virtual cooking classes and online experiences to find out about Japanese culture and learn to cook Japanese food, even if you can't travel to Japan!

16 Online Japanese Cooking Classes and Virtual Experiences 

Japanese food culture is famously unique throughout different prefectures of Japan. Food in Japan is undoubtedly one of the cultural highlights that brings visitors to Japan each year, and what brings Japanese people together every day. Regional climates, glorious diverse landscapes, and locally-grown seasonal ingredients are what make Japan’s diverse food culture possible. This in turn feeds into the local culture and proudly prefectural Japanese cuisine on offer, where fresh flavors and refined textures are the heroes of Japanese cooking. From traditional street food to exquisite kaiseki dining experiences, get to know the best of food culture in Japan. Articles from our blog on byFood cover customs and rituals, important cultural events, modern trends, and the latest food news.
Your first stop to our Japanese food blog should be to learn about <a href="https://www.byfood.com/blog/travel-tips/japanese-traditional-foods">20 traditional Japanese food dishes</a>, closely followed by our detailed <a href="https://www.byfood.com/blog/culture/guide-to-japanese-sake">guide to Japanese sake</a>. Next, introduce your tastebuds to regional variations and local specialty cuisine, or learn about the culture of Japan’s signature dish comparing the difference between <a href="https://www.byfood.com/blog/video/what-is-omakase-sushi">omakase sushi</a> and <a href="https://www.byfood.com/blog/culture/different-types-of-sushi">other different types of sushi</a>. For traditional Japanese culture, discover articles including what it’s like getting a taste of <a href="https://www.byfood.com/blog/video/namahage-restaurant-akita-dining-namahage">traditions from the Akita Prefecture in Tokyo</a>, or find out what to expect when trying your hand at <a href="https://www.byfood.com/blog/video/amezaiku-japanese-candy-sculpting">amezaiku candy sculpting</a>! 
Read first-hand stories about cultural food experiences in Japan, or get your hands dirty with recipe articles like <a href="https://www.byfood.com/blog/travel-tips/how-to-make-japanese-curry">how to make Japanese curry</a> at home. Whether it be the best ramen or the best sushi, you can discover the tastiest and most traditional parts of Japanese food culture on our blog. Including seasonal events like <a href="https://www.byfood.com/blog/culture/japanese-christmas-foods">KFC on Christmas</a>, traditional <a href="https://www.byfood.com/blog/culture/oshogatsu-japanese-new-year-traditions">New Year rituals</a>, or <a href="https://www.byfood.com/blog/travel-tips/cherry-blossom-season-in-japan">celebrating cherry blossom season</a> in Japan, learn everything you need to know about Japanese culture food by taking a deep dive into our in-depth Japanese food blog.

ByFood’s culture blog covers Japan’s rich history, local traditions, and regional cuisines; spotlighting Japanese foods and teaching about Japanese customs.

Japanese Food Culture Blog | Videos, News, Culture and Travel Tips | byFood

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With lockdowns still in effect in some parts of the world and social distancing measures being taken