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Got predictions for what sweets will be next.

We took to the streets to ask foreigner travelers to Kyoto what they thought about the current state of Kyoto amidst the coronavirus outbreak.

This article will be updated daily with the number of people infected by the coronavirus in Japan based on information released by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare.

In this article, we'll be looking at prevention methods against the coronavirus as advised by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, as well as items that will help protect yourself from infection.

In this article, we’ll look at some Kyoto restaurants that serve nutrient-dense foods that’ll help keep your immune system in check during the coronavirus outbreak!

Ginjo Ramen Kubota is an extremely popular ramen shop that, to those in Kyoto, needs no introduction. While their signature dish is a “seafood flavored miso tsukemen made with carefully selected miso,” they also have another side to them, one of ridiculously good exclusive, limited time only ramen and tsukemen. In this article, I’ll introduce you to every ramen, both regular and limited, that has been offered at Ginjo Ramen Kubota over the last 1 – 2 years.

Another Awesome Lunch, this time on a Friday. With this week's theme being Italian, we made our way to the Kyoto/Italian fusion that is Robinson Karasuma.

On the 1ts of June 2019, Sharing Kyoto got the opportunity to check out the first annual Fushimi Craft Beer Festival. The festival featured a collection of six Kyoto brewers, including Fushimi craft beer brewers “Kizakura Kyoto Bakushu,” and “Yamori Brewing,” and the famous Yamaoka Liquor Store. Enjoy chatting with the brewers themselves as you give all the different beers on offer a try.

Miyabi takes the reigns on Sharing Kyoto’s second edition of the editing team’s “Awesome Lunches.”

Let's go get a pick me up lunch with the editing team!

We went and checked out the procession Heian Dynasty costume draped people and horse riding nobleman at Shimogamo Shrine’s Aoi Matsuri Festival.

I tried out the Seven Gods of Fortune Pilgrimage, a traditional event during Japanese New Year!

I tried out the Seven Gods of Fortune Pilgrimage, a traditional event during Japanese New Year!

We had a great and fun tour with people from all over the world!

This time I went to Muromachi Wakuden!

Ultra-spicy food in Gekikara Shotengai in Muko City, Kyoto Prefecture! Sharing Kyoto reports!

Mr. Yamasaki couldn’t resist the call of an ultimate, limited edition, curry ramen at Menya Sanda and Chikyu Kibo de Kangaero Sora!

This time I experienced Godan Miyazawa!

The spectacular red and yellow autumn show of Ohara at night!

This time I went to Wagokoro Izumi!

To learn more about kaiseki cuisine, this time I’m going to Kikunoi Roan!

I went to kaiseki restaurants to learn about the incredible world of kaiseki cuisine!

Hakuryuen Garden in Kyoto is a serene garden that should be on everyone’s bucket list

A great place to drink in Kyoto! Whiskey from overseas, white and red wine, all for you to enjoy while in Kyoto

The summery green Kyoto unfolded in front of us from the deck of the Jikkokubune boat and the historic canals of Kyoto welcomed us into the world of sake in Fushimi.

Odoi Maple Trees at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine now flourishes with fully green leaves. Strolling along trails by the Kamiya River calms you down with breeze of nature.

Cherry blossoms in full bloom! Walking by Kiyamachi to Gion, we took some great sakura-pics!

The Spring Special Entrance to Kodai-ji Temple only comes once a year! And this year, we also got to see incredible artwork by two Japanese artists, who specialize in the manga style of Japanese art! This is a very special Japanese temple-experience, which only gets more romantic the later it gets in the evening!

Besides having locations in Tokyo, the well-known Blue Bottle Coffee has also opened a café in Kyoto! The Kyoto machiya townhouse-style store presents a unique aesthetic. Kyoto limited edition products await your arrival to try them out!

Once a year, the garden of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine turns to pink and white with plum blossoms, and tells of the coming spring in Kyoto. We also had some wagashi-sweets and oyakodon for lunch too!