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![Kyoto [Shiro] ~ Editor's Postscript by the Editor-in-Chief of Japan's Gourmet Site "Hitosara"](https://rimage.savorjapan.com/svj/image/discover_oishii_japan/6596/article_head.jpg?t=1753681830)
Kyoto [Shiro] ~ Editor's Postscript by the Editor-in-Chief of Japan's Gourmet Site "Hitosara"
Mia Paese, a restaurant in Shimane Prefecture known for accepting only one group per day, gained a Michelin star shortly after opening its new location in Karasuma Oike, Kyoto, in the summer of 2024, becoming a hot topic. The new restaurant in Kyoto is named Shiro. The timing coincided with the Miyako Odori season, and Kyoto was more crowded than usual.
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Top 10 Best Izakayas in Dotonbori, Osaka
From the bustling Dotonbori area in Osaka, a carefully selected list of izakayas that should be visited during sightseeing is introduced. These restaurants offer exquisite menus full of creative dishes that can be enjoyed to the fullest along with drinks, providing memorable moments that capture the essence of Osaka, a city renowned for its gourmet culture.
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Top 20 Kaiseki Restaurants in Kyoto
Kyoto is a city where a long history has nurtured a beautiful culture. When visiting this city bustling with many foreign tourists, what one should definitely try is Japanese cuisine. Kyoto cuisine, made with clear water and vegetables unique to Kyoto, can only be enjoyed by those who visit this area. Here are 20 Japanese restaurants in Kyoto that one should visit. Some restaurants also offer an "omakase" experience.
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Must-Visit Restaurants in Hyogo and Nara for the Expo 2025
While the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo highlights innovation and sustainability, the true hidden gem of your journey might be the food. Beyond Osaka, Hyogo and Nara also offer countless unforgettable dining experiences. Discover must-try restaurants in Hyogo and Nara to elevate your Expo season adventure.
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Must-Visit Restaurants in Kyoto for the Expo 2025
While the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo shines a spotlight on innovation and sustainability, the real hidden gem of your journey might just be the food. Nicknamed “Japan’s kitchen,” Kyoto offers countless unforgettable dining experiences. Here’s your guide to the city’s must-try restaurants during Expo season.
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Top 6 Okonomiyaki Restaurants in Dotonbori, Osaka – Shinsaibashi, Namba
When visiting Osaka, the representative dish to try is Okonomiyaki. This time, six famous restaurants in the Dotonbori area, known as a food lover's paradise where many Okonomiyaki restaurants compete fiercely, are introduced.
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5 Recommended Dessert and Sweets Restaurants in Osaka
Osaka is a popular city in Japan filled with many tourist attractions. This time, while exploring the bustling streets of Osaka crowded with tourists, cafes where one can take a relaxing break will be introduced. Why not add color to your travel memories with sweets that each restaurant offers with various unique touches?
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Restaurants to Visit After Sightseeing at Todaiji Temple in Nara
Todaiji Temple in Nara, built in the 8th century, is a historic temple known for its large Great Buddha statue that guests has to look up to see. The surrounding Nara Park and Wakakusa Mountain are home to many wild deer, attracting numerous tourists who come to see the Great Buddha and the deer. When sightseeing in the Todaiji area, delicious meals are a must. Here are recommended restaurants to visit in this area.
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10 Sushi and Japanese Restaurants Offering "Omakase" in the Osaka Umeda Area
If one visits Japan, they would want to try authentic sushi and various Japanese dishes. Therefore, sushi and Japanese restaurants with good reputations have been selected in the Umeda area, which has many popular restaurants. All of these restaurants offer a chef's recommended "omakase" course, so there is no need to worry about what to order, allowing guests to relax and enjoy a blissful time.
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10 Recommended Restaurants Near Kuromon Market in Osaka
Kuromon Market, known as "Naniwa's Kitchen" supports the food city of Osaka and is a popular spot visited by many foreign tourists. Along the approximately 580-meter arcade, about 150 restaurants of various genres line up, always bustling with activity. This time, recommended restaurants in Kuromon Market and its vicinity are introduced. Please experience the vibrant food culture of Osaka.
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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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