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Kaiseki

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December 30th 2013
Geo: 35.0148, 135.678Japanese haute cuisine, known as Kaiseki, is something considered to be a forte of the chefs in Kyoto, since Kyoto's characteristics complement and enhance the overall dining experience. Kaiseki meals are often served in atmospheric traditional restaurants, many of which are set in beautiful gardens away from the hustle and bustle of big city Kyoto, which provide a calm ... read more

Asia » Japan

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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more