After more than 300 years in business, famous sweets shop gets first endorsement from the Pokémon star.
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Each of the locally-themed designs will be limited for sale in different regions of the country.
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These adorable sweets have been meticulously handcrafted by a centuries-old confectionery retailer in Kyoto.
The anime-loving skater thrills everyone off the ice as she walks the streets of Kyoto in traditional attire.
Meteorite Curry and Amethyst Panna Cotta are just two of the elegant and educational foods at Usaginonedoko.
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Mysterious posters draw concerned comments about the insensitive mentality of their anonymous creators.
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Set to go into service next year carrying passengers from downtown Kyoto to Buddhist mountain temples.
From beer bottles to Pokémon and short-skirted anime girls, these Japanese students know how to celebrate their last day at university.
New tool allows Kyoto police to be at the scene of the crime before the crime even occurs.
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