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Experience Traditional Japanese Coffee Shops and Cafes at these Tokyo Kissaten
What are Japanese kissaten, and which Tokyo kissa’s are the best for total beginners? Check this brief introduction to Japan’s traditional coffee houses for kissaten that immerse guests in the nostalgia, cafe culture, and lingering smoke of yesteryear.
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Tokyo’s Most Spectacular Japanese Garden is 400 Years Old and Free to Visit: Hotel New Otani Tokyo
Hotel New Otani Tokyo is much more than a hotel – it’s an event center, shopping and dining complex, and high-end accommodations all rolled into one, historical space. But did you know that it’s also home to one of Tokyo’s best kept secrets? The Japanese garden at the hotel, with grounds spread over 10 acres (approximately 4 hectares) of land, has a history of over 400 years and is free and open to the general public.
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Visit Japan’s Largest Chinatown: Things To Do & Must-Visit Spots
Yokohama is a popular tourist destination in Japan, thanks to its beautiful coastline and rich cultural heritage. The best way to experience Yokohama is by getting lost in Chinatown, a maze of colorful alleys, glowing lanterns, and delicious food. In fact, it is the largest Chinatown in the country, ever since 1859 when the Yokohama port opened to foreigners. Only thirty minutes from Shibuya by express train, you really feel like you’ve stepped into another world. Let’s visit Yokohama Chinatown, and discover what makes it the perfect day trip from Tokyo. These are some of my favorite things to do, along with the must-visit spots.
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Cheap Eats Shinjuku: 16 Affordable Restaurants Including Izakayas, Ramen Shops, and Shabu-Shabu Spots
In Shinjuku, where a multitude of restaurants including izakayas, sushi bars, shabu-shabu, ramen, and gyoza eateries are clustered, there are plenty of restaurants available at reasonable prices. Here are 16 recommended restaurants that offer delicious and affordable meals for both lunch and dinner.
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Tokyo Buffet Guide: 15 All-You-Can-Eat Restaurants for Shabu-Shabu, Yakiniku, Sushi & More
If you prioritize dining satisfaction in Tokyo, the all-you-can-eat style is also recommended. Shabu-shabu, sukiyaki, yakiniku, sushi, etc. From Japanese cuisine to international dishes and hotel buffets, popular restaurants have been carefully selected for enjoyment. One can savor a variety of flavors.
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Kawadoko and Garden View: 10 Best Kyoto Restaurants with Scenic Views
Restaurants featuring Kyoto-style riverbed seating (kawadoko: seating areas set up over a river), terraces, and Japanese gardens create special moments during your journey. Ten restaurants have been carefully selected where one can enjoy the seasonal landscapes along with their meals.
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Where to Eat Ramen in Sapporo: 6 Must-Try Restaurants for Miso, Shio, and More
Sapporo ramen is famous for its rich miso flavor, but the variety of other flavors such as salt and soy sauce is also appealing. This article introduces carefully selected ramen restaurants in Sapporo that are beloved by both locals and tourists.
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Top 10 Recommended Restaurants Near Tokyo Station
In the vicinity of Tokyo Station, one of Japan's major terminal stations, there are renowned restaurants that captivate gourmet enthusiasts. These restaurants are within walking distance from the station and offer excellent accessibility, making them perfect for a visit during sightseeing or business trips.
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Top 20 Recommended Restaurants for Dinner in Osaka
Osaka is home to numerous renowned restaurants that impress gourmets from around the world. In this feature, we have carefully selected 20 popular restaurants among foreign travelers. Find the perfect restaurant to savor during your visit or as a grand finale to your Osaka sightseeing adventure.
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Exploring Golden Gai, where Shinjuku Nightlife Reveals Another Tokyo
This tour experience dives into the heart of the Kabukicho nightlife district to uncover the many faces of Tokyo. These incongruous elements blend together to create Japan's deep and complex culture. Between Hokkaido-Tokyo fusion cuisine and historical bars along Golden Gai, this tour brings guests to experience the polished, the patinaed, and the hidden sides of Japanese culture in one night.
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Tokyo Area
Japan's largest city, Tokyo, is the center of culinary culture in Japan. Countless Tokyo restaurants serve every kind of food imaginable and the Toyosu fish market keeps restaurants stocked with the nation's finest fish.
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Near Tokyo
Coastal areas, mountains and valleys surrounding Tokyo are bursting with tourist destinations, such as hot springs and ski slopes, where many unique foods are only available locally.
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Kyoto and Osaka Area
The cities of Kyoto and Osaka, together with their surrounding areas, have greatly influenced Japan's culinary culture since the 7th Century. The region is renowned for its entertainment, Kobe beef, and wide-ranging traditional dishes.
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Hokkaido Area
The island of Hokkaido is home to wide-ranging produce of the finest quality, such as rice, meat, vegetables, fish and fruit. Popular dishes from Hokkaido include robatayaki (food slowly roasted on skewers) and Sapporo miso ramen.
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Northern Honshu (Tohoku)
The northern end of Japan's main island, Honshu, is renowned for its seasonal fruit and vegetables, nation-leading harvest of fish (especially tuna from Ohma), and delicious beef from Yonezawa, Sendai and Yamagata.
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Central Honshu (Chubu)
Chubu is in the center of Japan's main island, Honshu, and its culinary culture reflects its position between Japan's western and eastern halves. Delicious Hida beef, world-famous Mount Fuji and many acclaimed sake breweries are in Chubu.
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Western Honshu (Chugoku)
Chugoku, on the southwest of Japan's main island, is rich with diverse produce. Many of its products are praised as Japan's best, including Matsuba crabs from Tottori and oysters from Hiroshima. Its pears and muscats are also top grade.
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Shikoku
The mild climate of Shikoku is ideal for growing citrus fruit such as sudachi. Shikoku is also famous for Sanuki udon noodles, huge yields of tiger prawn from Ehime Prefecture and the best torafugu (tiger globefish) in the country.
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Kyushu
Western culture was first introduced to Japan through Kyushu, Japan's third largest island, where the influence of Portuguese and other western cuisine influenced the creation of a colorful culinary tradition.
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Okinawa and Ryukyu Islands
Okinawa, Japan’s southernmost prefecture, is a treasure trove of distinctive dishes and drinks that have become popular throughout Japan, including Okinawa soba, unique sushi toppings and Awamori distilled liquor.