Temples and Shrines
The Jidai Matsuri Festival

Overview On October 22, Kyoto celebrate the Jidai Matsuri Festival, one the Three Big Festivals of Kyoto. At 12:00 noon, the festival procession starts the Old Imperial Park and arrives at Heian Shrine at 14:30.Just like the other two festivals, the Jidai Festival shows a long procession in the center of Kyoto City. It’s a 2-kilometer-long parade composed of 2,000 people dressed in the old costumes from different eras (Jidai) in Japanese history.Weather will be nice. Let’s go to see it!

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Japanese Cuisine
beef curry rice.

I ate beef curry rice.material4 servingschopped beef250gonion1 pieceolive oil (for marinating)1 tablespoonCarrotsOnepotatoes250ggarlic1 pieceolive oil (for baking)#Japan.#healthy food.#Japanesefood.#Japanese culture.#stayhome.#stayhealth.#staywork.#stay eat .#Kyoto https://masamiyake.com

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Japanese Cuisine
bulgogi beef.

I ate bulgogi beef.Ingredients (for 2 people)bulgogi beef200gbean sprouts60-100gCarrot (small size: about 1/2)50gRadish (about 1/8)50gChives (about 1/3 bunch)30gkimchi40g#Japan.#healthy food.#Japanesefood.#Japanese culture.#stayhome.#stayhealth.#staywork.#stay eat .#Kyoto https://masamiyake.com

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macaroni gratin.

I ate macaroni gratin.Ingredients (for 2 people)onion1/2 piece*Chicken thigh (or shrimp)100-120gbutter20g (2 pieces from my butter storage)flour2-3 tbspmilk400C#Japan.#healthy food.#Japanesefood.#Japanese culture.#stayhome.#stayhealth.#staywork.#stay eat .#Kyoto https://masamiyake.com

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Japanese Cuisine
chicken pot.

I ate chicken pot.Ingredients (for 2 people)Chicken thigh300gSesame oil100mlgreen onionTwomizuna200genoki mushrooms100gsoup#Japan.#healthy food.#Japanesefood.#Japanese culture.#stayhome.#stayhealth.#staywork.#stay eat .#Kyoto https://masamiyake.com

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Japanese Cuisine
fried oysters.

I ate fried oysters.ingredients for 4 people20 oysters1/2 lemondressing Wheat flour (soft flour) 10 tbsp Water size 7*1 eggBread crumbs (for dry thinning)#Japan.#healthy food.#Japanesefood.#Japanese culture.#stayhome.#stayhealth.#staywork.#stay eat .#Kyoto https://masamiyake.com

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Japanese Cuisine
sushi rolls.

I ate sushi rolls.Ingredients (1 piece)Rice (vinegared rice)200gingredientsEgg (Atsuyaki egg)20gSakura Denbu20gMitsuba (boiled)20gDried Shiitake Mushrooms (Seasoned/Sliced)20gKanpyo (seasoned)20gGlue (19×21cm)1 sheet#Japan.#healthy food.#Japanesefood.#Japanese culture.#stayhome.#stayhealth.#staywork.#stay eat .#Kyoto https://masamiyake.com

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Temples and Shrines
Kamigamo Shrine

Kasagake Ceremony Kasagake is an ancient Japanese archery event that appears in the Nihon Shoki (Chronicles of Japan). There are two types of kasagake: tokasagake, in which the archer shoots at a 40-centimeter square target about 5 meters away from the horse, and kokasagake, in which the archer shoots at a 10-centimeter square target set up low on the ground. Female archers also ride on horseback. There will be seats for spectators and English commentary will be provided.

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Japanese Cuisine
fried tofu soba.

I ate fried tofu soba.material1 servingdried buckwheat80gHot water (for boiling)moderate amountFried tofu (30g)1/2 sheetHot water (for removing oil)moderate amountgreen onion5cm#Japan.#healthy food.#Japanesefood.#Japanese culture.#stayhome.#stayhealth.#staywork.#stay eat .#Kyoto https://masamiyake.com

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Japanese Cuisine
Sundubu jjigae hot pot.

I ate Sundubu jjigae hot pot.material2 servingsPork shoulder loin (cut off)50ggrated garlic1 teaspoonkimchi50gchili powder1 tablespoonsilken tofu200gBoiled clams (net amount)65gonion1/4 pieceLeek50g#Japan.#healthy food.#Japanesefood.#Japanese culture.#stayhome.#stayhealth.#staywork.#stay eat .#Kyoto https://masamiyake.com

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