This is a pickle press at the Kamigamo shrine in kyoto. Tsukemono (漬物,”pickled things”) are Japanese preserved vegetables. A tsukemonoki (漬物器), literally vessel for pickled things, is a Japanese pickle press. The pressure is generated by heavy stones called tsukemonoishi (漬物石) with a weight of one to two kilograms, sometimes more. The weights are either stone or metal. One of Continue reading «Old fashioned pickling at the Kamogamo shrine in Kyoto.»

While visiting the Takao area of Kyoto I had some Hiyashi Somen in a picturesque restaurant along side the Kiyotake River. It was a fine Autumn day and we where seated, Japanese style, by the open window, enjoying our meal and listening to the sound of the water and the occasional bird sitting nearby in some trees. I can highly recommend Continue reading «Hiyashi Somen Along the Kiyotake River in Kyoto!»

In front of the Saimyo-ji temple is a small shop that sells various kinds of Omiyage and speciality foods of the local area. The Takao region and the Kiyotaki river are dotted with river side restaurants that cater to the many tourists that flock here during the Sakura and autumn season. It’s much like the Kibune area in Ohara. Amongst Continue reading «Kyoto Delicacies!»