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The people of Kyoto are very proud of their regional food crops. Manganji is one of the kyo yasai: Japanese food royalty, the traditional Japanese vegetables of Kyoto. I first had these sweet and mild peppers at a vegetarian restaurant that specialized in kyo yasai at Ritsumekan University. Many thanks to my friend Yoji for taking me there. When you get off the elevator you are greeted by large photos of the farmers who supply the restaurant. As a farmer myself, I warmed to this tribute.
