The rain was up today and the sun was out. I went out with my sister to have lunch at Ichirin in Jingu-mae. We've been huge fans of Chef Mikizo-san's artistic Kyoto cuisine there.

All the beautiful spring flavors.

Mikizo-san's sashimi and hausse courses.

We enjoyed a few kinds of sake.

Oyster and tarano-me tempura. And, grilled tachi-uo fish and bamboo shoot.

Tai (sea bream) and dashi broth to enjoy with the donabe rice.

Desserts.

Another extraordinary meal! We also exchanged each other's books. Such a wonderful time.