Tag Archives: kaiseki

Kunio Tokuoka, Kitcho’s Kaiseki Visionary

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Risa

Savory Japan is updated for December with a new page in the LEARN section for Seminars and Classes. Featured there is an overview of the Japan: Flavors of Culture conference we attended last month and featured here in three postings. … Continue reading →

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Savory Japan for August: Kikunoi Honten

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Risa

Savory Japan is updated for August with a personal account of a memorable meal at Kyoto’s Kikunoi Honten. I had the unique opportunity to interview Yoshihiro Murata during a visit to Tokyo in May (chef Murata regularly flies back and … Continue reading →

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April: Hanami Bento and Kinmata’s Tableware

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Risa

The April features for Savory Japan are now online. In honor of Cherry Blossom season, we show you how to create your own hanami (flower viewing) bento so you can celebrate spring under any flowering tree in your country. Some … Continue reading →

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Aoi Masturi at Kichisen on Kyoto Foodie

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Risa

Kyoto Foodie is a wonderful blog about the multi-layered culinary culture of Kyoto. The current post is about the Kyoto Kaiseki meal served in honor of the Aoi Matsuri (Hollyhock Festival) at Kichisen, one of Kyoto’s finest ryo-tei. The article showcases stunning photographs … Continue reading →

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