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We Served Seafood Rice Bowls at Kioke Summit 2025!
From January 30th to February 1st, 2025, Sushi Lab. staff participated in the "Kioke Summit 2025" held in Shodoshima, Kochi Prefecture,...
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Market Visit: How Does Sushi Lab Source Its Fish?
Sushi Lab sources its fish from Kimura Fish Shop, located in Nishiki Market - a shopping district known as "Kyoto's Kitchen" that has...
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February in Kyoto: Heritage Sites & Seasonal Highlights (With Video Tours)
February is when Kyoto's charm reaches full bloom. You can fully immerse yourself in Kyoto's unique atmosphere, from the plum blossoms...
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Seasonal Sushi Treasures: A Winter Guide to Japan's Finest Fish & Perfect Pairings
Winter in Japan is a special season woven with rich ingredients and traditions. As the cold intensifies, Japan's seas offer an abundance...
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Understanding Types of Sushi: From Traditional to Modern
Japanese sushi culture is a traditional cuisine with over 1,000 years of history. Its forms, flavors, and preparation methods have...
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Fish Cutting Show & Sushi Catering Event Held for Group of 80 People
We hosted a fish cutting demonstration and sushi catering event for 40guest and 80 guests at "DAIDOKORO," a venue with kitchen facilities...
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The HISTORY OF SUSHI
Sushi ranks high on many websites' lists of Japanese foods to eat when visiting Japan. Why does the sushi we see every day have that...
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Even More Enchanting in the Rain!-Complete Guide to Kyoto's Indoor Attractions
Kyoto possesses a special charm in the rain. The temples and shrines veiled in mist, the glistening wet cobblestones, and the trees...
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Beginner's Guide to Cultural Etiquette for Sightseeing in Kyoto
Planning to travel to Japan but unsure about Japanese rules and manners? Feeling anxious about your first trip to Japan? Read this...
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How to Access Hard-to-Reach Hidden Spots Guide
Kyoto's popular tourist spots can get extremely crowded depending on the season and time of day. However, by choosing off-peak hours like...
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Guide to Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurants and Temple Shojin Cuisine
While interest in plant-based foods has been growing globally in recent years, Japan still has a relatively small vegetarian and vegan...
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How to Enjoy Kyoto in the Early Morning and Late at Night
This article introduces recommended spots and activities for enjoying Kyoto in the early morning and late night hours. Table of contents...
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KYOTO’s Sightseeing guide for children and families
Kyoto offers many family-friendly destinations with parks for children to enjoy, cultural experiences, and a wide variety of restaurants...
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[Achievements] Activity at a Corporate Conference
We hosted a sushi class as an activity at a corporate conference. This class’s place was Sumaya, They are 9 people and came from various...
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Sushi class is closed in September. and will open new class
Hello everyone, I'm Jenny and a sushi instructor. In August, I started fish cutting in sushi class and make temari-sushi that shaped...
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[Achievements] Sushi class in Kanazawa!
We held a sushi class in Kanazawa City( Ishikawa Pref.), as an activity of a corporate conference. This time we were divided into three...
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Vegan sushi class has started
※I've written how to make a reservation at the end of the blog. We held "Vegan sushi class" at Sushi lab. by Sumaya! Vegan is a human who...
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Features of “Sushi Lab. by Sumaya”
🍣Would you like to know about Japanese food culture in Kyoto and enjoy making your own sushi? In this post, introduce features of “Sushi...
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Cool period until summer "MAY", Kyoto sightseeing spots
I'll introduce "Kyoto sightseeing spots in May". There are events and sightseeing spots. If you come to Kyoto in May, we will tell you...
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Odashi(Soup stock) is a behind the scenes powerhouse for support Japanese food.
【Kyoto-rikyu Odashi to Dashimaki】 Kyoto-rikyu is museum of Odashi located walk 20 minutes by subway Takeda station. It opened by 2022....
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