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9 Genius Kitchen Tools to Steal From Kyoto, Japan
Bring Japan’s awesome crafts home without buying a plane ticket
Geishas, temples with ski slope roofs, Nintendo headquarters—many of Japan's most recognizable icons and monuments can all be found on the streets of Kyoto. Once Japan's capital city for over 1,000 years, it's D.C. to Tokyo's New York. In its kitchens, you'll find some of Japan's oldest culinary traditions—matcha, kaiseki, wagashi—made to perfection, which is why after a recent visit, we lifted a few of the most brilliant tools of its kitchens to make cooking better back at home.
Persimmon Apron, $63
Aritsugu Chef Knife, $270
Triangular Spatula, $21
Kaikado Tea Canister, $140
Sakura Cherry Blossom Shoyu and Whiskey Barrel Aged Shoyu, $24
Matcha Starter Kit, $44.82
Kanaami-Tsuji Copper Serving Tray and Server, $106 for Tray, $66 for Server
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