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Blog 2026年11月
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Buri Shabu
Ine, where over 200 boat houses line the shoreline, has become a popular destination for foreign tourists. Alongside Himi and the Goto Islands, it is one of ‘Japan’s Three Great Buri (yellowtail) Fishing Grounds’, and from now on, you can enjoy the rich, fatty winter buri landed in Ine Bay. Buri shabu is the perfect way to savour this winter buri. Whilst its origins are disputed—some say it originated in Miyazu, others in Ine—it is, alongside Matsuba crab, synonymous with winter flavours. The classic method is to briefly dip the buri fillets into a kombu-based broth; once they turn white,…
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- Kyoto
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Jidoriya Kokoro
When guiding visitors around Uji’s Byōdō-in Temple or the tea fields of Wazuka, we often have lunch near Uji Station, and this restaurant—Jidoriya Kokoro—is a place where guests are sure to be satisfied with both the quality and quantity of the food. It specialises in chicken dishes using ‘Kyō-Aka Jidori’, a Kyoto brand renowned for its delightful texture and rich flavour. The lunch menu, in particular, is hugely popular. The KOKORO Lunch, which includes yakitori and chicken tempura alongside a generous salad and a selection of small side dishes, offers an unrivalled sense of satisfaction. Whilst Uji is packed with…
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