🥣 Summery 📍 Kyoto, Japan Today's lunch was light, refreshing, and full of nourishing ingredients. The centerpiece was vegan hiyajiru, a traditional chilled miso soup from Miyazaki Prefecture in southern Japan. Served as a Japanese set meal with rice, seasonal side dishes, fresh fruit, and a homemade smoothie, it was the perfect choice for a hot summer day. It was a wonderful reminder that Japanese cuisine isn't only about sushi or ramen—it can also be healthy, seasonal, and naturally satisfying. 🍽 Today's Menu • Vegan Hiyajiru Set Meal ⭐ Featured Dish Vegan Hiyajiru Hiyajiru is a chilled soup made with miso, sesame, and a flavorful broth, traditionally poured over rice. While the classic version often includes grilled fish, this vegan adaptation uses plant-based ingredients to create a meal that's both refreshing and satisfying. Served cold, it's an ideal dish for Japan's hot and humid summers. 🇯🇵 Cultural Discovery Hiyajiru originated in Miyazaki Prefecture and has long been enjoyed as a simple, nourishing meal during the summer. Today, many cafés and restaurants offer vegetarian and vegan versions to suit a wider range of lifestyles while preserving the dish's refreshing character. Meals like this are often served as a teishoku (Japanese set meal), accompanied by rice, seasonal obanzai, fresh fruit, and even a homemade smoothie. It's a great example of how Japanese cuisine continues to respect tradition while embracing modern wellness. 🇯🇵 Useful Japanese 🥣 冷汁 (Hiyajiru)A traditional chilled miso soup from Miyazaki, often served over rice during the summer. 🌿 ヴィーガン (Vegan)Food prepared without animal products. ...
