It has a deliciously unique flavor—sweet, with a slightly salty kick from the soy sauce.
Check out my video of the Shimogamo Shrine here: https://youtube.com/shorts/l0nfFwvvIw0?si=YQczx45I5-jtBDQH
But out of all the events I attended this week, the intercultural exchange hosted by Colore International was by far the most memorable. Colore is a student-run organization based in Kyoto that brings people together from diverse backgrounds through the universal language of food. Each event spotlights a different country’s culture. This week’s theme was Japan, and next time we’ll be celebrating Peru.
I loved how thoughtfully the event was organized. We started with casual conversations, then made origami flowers and afterward broke into teams for a fun Japanese cultural quiz. Both teams scored 8 out of 10—crazy, right?!! We wrapped up the afternoon by sharing lunch: oyakodon for the main course and anmitsu for dessert. Every activity encouraged meaningful interaction, and I ended up making several new friends. What made the experience even more special was finally meeting my friend Aina in person—up until that point, we had only spoken online. Aina also happens to be the President of Colore International, and I have to give her major kudos for leading such an incredible event.
As for the two Doshisha clubs—ESS and the Camera Club—I’ll be honest: I was a bit nervous before attending.
