Issue 10: Kyoto

Kyoto is Japan's ancient capital and one of its spiritual centres: a city where food and faith intertwine with nature, and locals find their voices amplified by millennia of tradition.

Inside This Issue:
Dive into the history of kaiseki cuisine in a centuries-old, three Michelin star tea house. Taste handcrafted jōgashi sweets inspired by changing seasons and the city's imperial past. Meet Yoshihiro Imai, whose wood-fired kitchen centres around the Japanese concept of shime and comfort eating. Visit the workshop of a fourth-generation lacquer maker and activist who applies ancient techniques to wooden skateboards and bikes.