I'm originally from Taiwan but my husband is Japanese and he has been wonderful in teaching me about the local culture, traditions and most importantly, food. We often take mini-trips around Kyoto and enjoy picnics in nature and, because we lived in Canada for a while, we have the occasional BBQ but I do prefer the local seafood and wine. Aside from the cuisine, what I love about Kyoto is how friendly everyone is. Everyone is so accommodating and you'll make many new friends as we discover the city together.