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Would You Try It: Pineapple Coffee

Susan Spann Blog, Food November 27, 2024November 23, 2024breakfast, coffee, Japan, Kyoto, noen Kyoto, pineapple coffee, travel

A couple of weeks ago, I was in Kyoto, looking for breakfast before meeting some friends in Gion. I found a great little independent shop called Nōen, about halfway between Gion-Shijo Station and Yasaka Jinja, on the south side of the street (the official address is 571 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0074). It looked busy, but I decided to go inside and see if they had a seat available. Fortunately, they were just clearing a place as I walked in. There were tourists at a couple of the tables, but the customers were about 80% Japanese, and most of

Western Breakfast in Japan

Susan Spann Blog January 19, 2018January 19, 2018breakfast, corn soup, Doutour, Japan, Western breakfast

While visiting Japan, I enjoy both Japanese and “Western” breakfast options. I tend to switch off between them fairly regularly. I’ve blogged about Japanese breakfasts–like the one above–in the past (and will do so again) but today, I thought I’d share a couple of typical Japanese “Western” breakfasts.

Breakfast on Koyasan: A Meal at Kumagaiji

Susan Spann Blog August 23, 2017January 19, 2018breakfast, Japan, Kumagaiji, Shingon, shojin ryori, temple cuisine, temples

Today, I’d like to take you to breakfast with me at Kumagaiji, a Shingon temple on Koyasan that opens its doors to visitors of all nationalities (and faiths).