Wednesday, March 14, 2012

CNNGo TV: Osaka and Kyoto -- the historic heart of Japan

Tue, 03/13/2012 - 14:54 — Anonymous by Brent SwailsWhether it's the
500-year-old soba recipe in the former imperial capital Kyoto, or a signature
takoyaki restaurant in Osaka, there's no escaping Japan's history and culture
in these two cities.  CNNGo TV this episode takes a look at some of the
places in Kyoto and Osaka that the locals like to go, including the
fortune-telling Kibune Shrine, a hilarious wrestling show and a
coffee/antiques shop. No longer in the palace, but the royal family is still
a fan of their soba. Honke Owariya This soba shop in the heart of Kyoto has
had plenty of time to get its recipe right. Originally a confectionary
shop, Honke Owariya has been serving up the traditional Japanese noodle dish
since 1465. Back then, it served noodles in the imperial palace. Today, you
can still enjoy your soba in the traditional surroundings of a restored
confectionary shop.read more

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