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Enjoy a Full Day of Cherry Blossom Viewing in Kyoto According to a Kyoto Resident
Kyoto is one of Japan's most popular spots for cherry blossom viewing, or "hanami". As Japan's capital for 1,000 years, Kyoto is rich with gorgeous historical scenery that elevates the beauty of Japan's cherry blossom trees. As an Australian in Kyoto, I've shown visitors around town during cherry blossom season many times. Here is my one-day flower viewing itinerary for enjoying Kyoto in bloom!
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A Guide to Japanese New Year's Soba
New Year's is a major holiday in Japan, and eating soba (buckwheat noodles) is a well-established tradition that’s said to bring good luck in the coming year. This article will introduce the history and details of this custom, as well as some restaurants where you can try this lucky dish for yourself.
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20 Delicacies and Restaurants You Can't Miss in the Gourmet City of Osaka
Good food is an essential part of traveling. Known as the city where you "eat until you drop", Osaka is home to numerous food-enthusiasts and offers a large variety of specialties, among which takoyaki and okonomiyaki are just the tip of the iceberg. This article provides a list of 20 dishes and restaurants you can't miss in the gourmet city of Osaka.
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![[Osaka] Recommend Wagyu Yakiniku Restaurants in Umeda, Namba, and Shinsaibashi](https://rimage.savorjapan.com/svj/image/discover_oishii_japan/1277/article_head_150x105z.jpg?t=1748994729)
[Osaka] Recommend Wagyu Yakiniku Restaurants in Umeda, Namba, and Shinsaibashi
Wagyu (high-quality Japanese beef) is highly regarded throughout the world for its quality and flavor, and is one of the things that visitors from abroad should definitely try out in Japan. This article will showcase some places where you can indulge in Wagyu in the popular shopping area of Osaka that includes Umeda, Namba, and Shinsaibashi.
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The 10 unmissable restaurants in Kyoto and Osaka area, December 2019
Planning a trip to Kyoto and Osaka area and looking for something specific to eat? There are plenty of restaurants to suit every tastes. Discover the best places to eat here, from traditional meal and quintessentially comfort food to western-style dishes and varied ethnic cuisine.
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One Day Kyoto Food and Sightseeing Guide from an Australian Living in Kyoto
As an Australian who lives in Kyoto, I've played guide to visiting friends, family, and colleagues many times. In this article, I'd like to introduce my suggestions for a one day food-focused trip around Kyoto. Within one day, you can only scratch the surface of this ancient city, but with a little organization, you can see some great highlights. In this article, I'll recommend an efficient course through the Kyoto spots that visitors always tell me they like the best, with a focus on delicious places to eat at each stop.
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![[Osaka] Best Restaurants for Shabu-Shabu and Sukiyaki in the Namba, Umeda & Shinsaibashi](https://rimage.savorjapan.com/svj/image/discover_oishii_japan/1250/article_head_150x105z.jpg?t=1748994708)
[Osaka] Best Restaurants for Shabu-Shabu and Sukiyaki in the Namba, Umeda & Shinsaibashi
Osaka, one of the most famous gourmet cities in Japan, is home to a long list of fantastic foods. Here are 12 restaurants in the Namba and Umeda area where you can indulge in shabu-shabu (sliced meat parboiled with vegetables) and sukiyaki (hot pot stew) that are perfect for the cold winter!
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20 Best Restaurants in Kyoto for Authentic Local Food
Kyoto is one of Japan's most popular tourist destinations. It has many restaurants and is known as a treasure trove of gourmet food, such as sushi, matcha green tea ice cream, tempura, unagi (eel), ramen, tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet) and soba (buckwheat noodles). This article picks up 20 restaurants not to miss in Kyoto from among the many on the restaurant guide site, Savor Japan.
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Kanto vs Kansai: 6 Major Food Culture Differences
The Kanto and Kansai regions are very different in terms of culture, customs, and eating habits. Although the two places are only a 2.5 hour ride away on the shinkansen (bullet train) nowadays, in the past, travel between the two was difficult, resulting in each region having its own distinctive culture. How exactly are Kanto and Kansai different? The food culture differences between the two regions and the possible causes of these phenomena will be introduced in detail below.
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10 Select Restaurants in Osaka Serving Kaiseki Cuisine
Since the Edo period (1603-1868), all manner of produce from across Japan have passed through the hub of Osaka, and over time, the city has accumulated a rich trove of Japanese cuisine. Even today, the city's wealth of food selection is extremely popular among both Japanese natives and visitors from abroad. One of Osaka’s many genres of Japanese cuisine is called kaiseki cuisine (traditional Japanese course cuisine). The following is an introduction to 10 restaurants which serve it in exemplary fashion.
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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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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, 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.