Everything to Know About Kyoto

Everything to Know About Kyoto The Tourist’s Guide to the City of a Thousand Temples ChaptersKyoto's Districts in a NutshellWhere to Stay in Kyoto?Best Things to Do in the Ancient CapitalThe Best Season to Visit KyotoThe ancient capital of Japan located near the Kamo river and part of the Kyoto prefecture, Kyoto is the 8th largest city in Japan by population with about 1.4 million residents. Home to hundreds of shrines, heritage sites, and festivals, the city is often considered to be the cultural capital of the country. The city has become so popular with tourists, in fact, that the city has started to take action to protect one of its most important, historical and cultural features.Whether you're arriving on a bullet train from Kyoto Station, flying in from Kansai, Osaka or Narita Airport, you shouldn't have to get bogged down by the overwhelming job of planning your Japan travel itinerary when you touch down. On the contrary - having the chance to explore Kyoto city should be stress-free and exciting.Whether you have a Japan rail ticket or rail pass, have an over night layover at Kansai Airport or are going to move to Kyoto, understanding where to stay in the city and what to do is a vital step towards having a great time in the city. Learn about the differences between the Kintetsu and Hankyo railway services, understand which shrine is important and what world heritage monuments are in your neighbourhood with this travel guide.From where to take in the best historical sites of the Heian period to the transport involved in getting to Fushimi Inari: here are the best things to do in Kyoto, what seasons to travel in and what to do with your Yen once you get there!Explore Kyoto's amazing history through its architecture! 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Some of the items you should tick off your to-do list are finding a place to stay, having a budget and knowing some of the activities you'd like to do.In a city full to the brim with historical and cultural centres and monuments, getting your sight-seeing in can seem a bit overwhelming. One of the easiest ways to start planning your trip is getting to know the different districts in Kyoto. This can help you craft your list of places to go, food to eat and thing s to see. Kyoto can be split into about six distinct districts:North KyotoSouth KyotoGionHigashiyamaArashiyamaCity CentreStretching from Kyoto station to Gion, the city centre includes the famous Buddhist temple Higashi-Hongani, street food markets like Nishiki, important landmarks like Nijo Castle and, of course, the quintessential Kyoto tower.Arashiyama, in the west, has been a favourite district since the Heian period. From cherry blossom season to the snowy months of winter, you'll be able to enjoy the Bamboo Forest, Togetsukyo bridge, and Kyoto monkey park.Higashiyama is the historical district of Kyoto, where you can experience Buddhist and Shinto temple, a tea ceremony and walk down the famous Philosopher's Path. Gion is the notorious tourist centre where you'll be able to catch a glimpse of Geiko, or kimono-clad geisha, visit Kiyomizu temple, experience a traditional tea ceremony or stay in a ryokan.South Kyoto is where you'll be able to visit the infamous Fushimi Inari Tais ha located in the Fushimi ward. With 10,000 vermillion torri gates, the Shinto shrine is dedicated to the god Inari. Start at the head shrine Taisha, hike up the mountain and prepare yourself for the beautiful view at the top of the Fushimi Inari Shrine.Last but not least, North Kyoto. Housing the Infamous Kinkaku-ji Buddhist zen temple, also known as the Golden Pavilion, you'll be able to explore the surrounding mountains as well.Where to Stay in Kyoto?Whether you want to find a strategic spot in the city with easy access to the Shinkansen, are looking for a cheap room or want to find the best hotel Kyoto has to offer - finding a place to stay in Kyoto during your travels should be the first thing you do after booking your ticket. However, it can be hard to know where the best place to stay is in this Japanese culture capital.If you'd like to get a very traditional experience, starting your day with a world heritage site or with an onsen, take a look at Gion and South Kyoto. You'll likely be staying on a traditional tatami while having great access to the city either by walking or with the city bus. If you want to have a more modern experience, a cheaper option, regardless of the location, can be going with an Airbnb or a capsule hotel.If you want to stay in a hotel, whether that be next to the Kyoto Imperial Palace or another UNESCO World Heritage monument, you can expect hotel prices per night to range from 70 pounds for a 1-star hotel to 950 pounds for a 5 star hotel.The length of your stay will, of course, depend on your purpose in visiting the city. If you're staying in the city for tourist and leisure reasons on the short term, these types of lodgings are definitely appropriate. If you're moving to Kyoto for work and travel, school or work, you'll have to find something more long-term. Set up your research around your budget and expectations for the trip.In a city full of world heritage sites, you'll never be bored!Best Things to Do in the Ancient Capit alNow that you know the districts you want to visit and where you'll be staying during your visit to Kyoto, there's nothing left to do but enjoy the city and its boundless activities. Regardless of whether you're the type of person who loves to plan everything to the last detail or one who doesn't like to plan anything at all, having an idea of the experiences you can take part in when visiting Kyoto can be a great starting place. Here are some of the best things to do in Kyoto.GionAlready mentioned, Gion is a must-see for anyone wanting to see historical Japan, from the Meiji period to the present.Noh TheatreFilled with beautiful, classical dances and historical narratives about samurais and shogun, the dramas at the theatre have been classified on the UNESCO list of Intangible World Heritage.Shinto ShrinesIf you're looking for some culture, take a guided tour that visits some of Kyoto's 400 Shinto shrines. The perfect places to see Japanese style shrines, get enlightened and buy t he perfect souvenir, here are some of the most famous shrines:Kitano TenmanguYoshida-jinjaHeian-jinjaSome of the other activities you can do if you have some more time in your itinerary are visiting the Ryozen Kannon war memorial, taking a pilgrimage to Himeji Castle in the Kansai prefecture or checking out the International Manga Museum.If you're planning on staying in Japan for a longer period of time, consider taking the time to travel to other cities. Taking the train to see mount Fuji from Kyoto will take you about 3 hours. Getting to Hokkaido will take about 11 hours while getting to Hiroshima will be around 3 hours. Tokyo is about 4 hours away!If you need some help getting to the bamboo forest, check out local tourist information centres!The Best Season to Visit KyotoVisiting Kyoto is an amazing experience that will definitely leave you full of good food, culture and history. One of the hard parts about planning any vacation, however, is deciding what time of year to go. Some of the things you may want to consider are:WeatherPrice of ticketsActivitiesWhile the weather in the winter and summer months can be extreme, there are still many activities to do in Kyoto that include many winter and summer sports. The Jidai Matsuri, or Festival of the Ages, is a great festival to check out at the end of spring, beginning of summer.The two best seasons to visit Kyoto if you're looking for milder weather and plenty of activities to do are Spring and Fall. The Spring is when the infamous cherry blossoms come to life and paint the landscape in beautiful shades of pink. Fall, on the other hand, sees a bit less crowds than the other seasons and can offer you a better price on tickets to  Japan.Another great way to craft your itinerary, besides the four characteristics we've talked about, is to plan it around how long you'll be staying in the city. If you'll only be in Kyoto for one day, you'll have a much different plan than those who will stay for a week.

Food Science Technology

Food Science Technology What You Need to Know About Food Science Technology ChaptersWhat Is a Food TechnologistHow Can You Become a Food TechnologistWhere Can You Train to Become a Food Technologist?What Subjects Are Covered in the Food Technology Curriculum?Have you ever wandered down a supermarket aisle, wondering why there are ‘best by’ dates stamped on virtually every food product in the store and how those dates are established?What about when you see a label â€" on a tin, bag or ready-to-eat product that proclaims it to have a new recipe? Do you wonder what was so wrong with the old recipe and why it is was changed?Maybe you’ve read about the mad cow tragedy in the last part of last century.At the time, it was common practice to feed young cows and dairy herds a mash containing meat and bone of other animals that had died.Unfortunately, some of those animals that were fed to those calves were afflicted with a disease caused by a misfolded protein that turned their brains into pockmarked, sponge-like organs, leaving them unable to function.And the n, when humans consumed the animals that had eaten the meat-and-bone mash, they too got sick and died.To date, more than 200 people have died of mad cow disease, a terrible affliction that started here, in the UK.What do a terrifying disease, new food recipes and ‘sell by’ date recommendations have in common?You might have already guessed: they all fall under the umbrella of food science.Today, much of our food supply is processed and shipped to stores from a manufacturing plant; even our meats, vegetables and bread were processed before they hit any store’s shelves.Naturally, the more a food is handled, the more risk there is for contamination. Some argue that is the best reason to eat only organic foods but that simple solution is not practical for our world’s growing population.Besides, organic foods are processed too, albeit to a lesser degree than ordinary foods. So, how can we know our food supply is safe?Generally, our first line of defence against contamination, impr oper production or outdated food is food scientists; specifically food technologists.The food scientist is the unsung hero of the food industry; a shadow operator poised at every point along the food chain, from our nation’s farms to the factory production lines, making sure our food is both nutritious and safe to eat.Are you currently contemplating your future? Pondering where the best career opportunities lie?Your Superprof now presents a sure-fire path to job security, a career where the best and brightest minds are in always in high demand.Minds like yours, we dare say… As a food technologist, you may work in food service, testing restaurant food for harmful microorganisma Image by RitaE from PixabayThink about this: let’s say you work in the quality assurance department of a major food processing plant. You are monitoring food on a production line, maybe tinned beef, and you notice the colour is a bit off.Naturally, you would stop production, take a few samples, head back to your lab and test them… all because the beef didn’t look quite right to you.You may well have averted a public health crisis!Besides being meticulous about noticing the smallest details, food technologists firmly believe that everyone who comes in contact with food, be it the farmer, the production line worker or the supermarket employee, should maintain sound hygiene.If you worked in a food production plant, a part of your job would be overseeing the cleanliness of the plant and equipment. You would also ensure that anyone who comes in contact with food wears proper atti re, including hairnets and gloves.What would you do if you saw someone on the production line, sneezing and sniffling and blowing their nose while they were handling food?Here, another characteristic of food technologists comes into play: leadership qualities. You would have to wield the authority to remove that person from the production line and maybe even send them home.Naturally, not every food technologist works in food manufacturing. The need for food technologists in government, in laboratories and even in the corner shop is great and demand is growing.You can read about the entire range of jobs that a food technologist may do in our full-length article on the subject.How Can You Become a Food TechnologistWe mentioned earlier that an interest in science is vital to succeeding as a food technologist but we didn’t way what kind of science.The science of food is extensive, ranging from microbiology to organic chemistry. So, if you’ve set your sights on becoming a food techno logist, rest assured your undergraduate program will include a lot of science. The study of food sciences demands equal parts of academic and practical learning Image by StockSnap from PixabayWhy not get started studying science now?If you’re still in secondary school, you could add chemistry to your GCSEs; if you’re getting ready for A-Levels, including one or more of the life sciences is a sure way to gain entrance to the university of your choice.Leaving aside all of the studying you will have to do, the path to becoming a food technologist is fairly straightforward:Get your university education â€" several fine schools around the UK have food science degree programsGet some experience: the field of food science and technology is unique in that it requires entrants to the field to undergo an internship before being hired outrightJoin a professional organisation: membership in the Institute of Food Technologists will prove to be vital to your continuing developmentNetwork: establishing a network of colleagues that you might collaborate with is essential.I t sounds simple, doesn’t it?Naturally, each step is more involved than a lone sentence could accurately describe; that is why there is a whole article devoted to the subject.Where Can You Train to Become a Food Technologist?Here, again we pose a trick question!Do we mean where you can get an education in food science and nutrition or how you can gain experience in the field while you work toward your undergraduate and graduate degree?As noted above, in spite of the time spent in school absorbing scientific knowledge, you have to have some sort of practical experience in the food industry before being hired as a food technologist.Luckily, that experience doesn’t have to be gained under the watchful eye of a mentor in a biochemistry lab or even shadowing a food safety specialist as s/he makes their rounds.Holding down a job in some food-related venture is enough to start; you may work in a restaurant as a food handler or kitchen porter. If you live in the countryside, you might co nsider putting in a few hours in at one of your neighbours’ farms.Once you start your degree program at university, you may ask your advisor for help finding part-time work anywhere along the food system.There are many ways you can train to be a food technologist; some of them might even surprise you! Chemistry plays a large role in food analysis Image by MasterTux from PixabayWhat Subjects Are Covered in the Food Technology Curriculum?As we mentioned before, the field of food science and technology is so vast, it takes more than one area of study to cover them all.For instance, if you wanted to be a nutritionist, you wouldn’t need to study microbiology; on the other hand, if you are intent on being a food scientist, you should prepare yourself for a rigorous syllabus.Whether you are interested in food engineering (you will study life sciences, physical sciences and engineering), food science with industrial training (to work in a food processing plant) or food technology with bioprocessing, you can count on studying these core subjects:food microbiologyfood processing and engineeringmicrobiology and the living cellhuman physiology and nutritioncomposition and properties of foodsfood product developmentfood safety and qualitysensory evaluation of fooddevelopment of food products Besides these intriguing subjects, you will have a wealth of electives to choose from and you will most likely be expected to complete an original research project before you graduate.While researching the topic of food technology, we found 10 great schools scattered all over the UK and Northern Ireland that have a food science program, each with a slightly different curriculum and a slightly different elective selection.Whether you’re interested in food and nutrition or food packaging â€" the hot topic today because how food is packaged has a direct impact on the environment, there is a course list waiting for you at the school of your choice.If you are still deciding whether you are more interested in human nutrition or food preservation so that you can select the right course for you, you might appreciate our expanded overview of the food technologist curriculum.Naturally, once you make up your mind and establish yourself at your new school, your Superprof will be there to chee r you on and lend a helping hand if you need a tutor in food chemistry or for your biotechnology course.Good luck! Let us know how you get on, won’t you?