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A must-try during your trip to Japan! For enjoying Japanese cuisine, make your reservations online at [SAVOR JAPAN]
SAVOR JAPAN is a useful gourmet media when planning a trip to Japan. It allows users to search for restaurant information in multiple languages and make online reservations without the need for a Japanese phone number or entering information in Japanese. It's a waste of precious travel time to spend it waiting in line! Let us introduce how to use SAVOR JAPAN.
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Discover the Joy of Grilling It Yourself: A Guide to Enjoying Yakiniku
Yakiniku, a beloved dining experience in Japan, might puzzle some: the meat you order is served raw, and you’re expected to grill it up yourself. However, the hands-on experience of cooking your own meat actually enhances the dining experience and lets you eat at your own pace. This article offers a brief introduction to yakiniku and provides some recommended restaurants, perfect for first-timers!
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The Ultimate Guide to Sushi! Learn the History, Terminology, and Etiquette to Fully Enjoy Japan’s Most Famous Food!
Almost everyone who comes to Japan wants to try sushi. So, check out this guide of the most common terms, manners, and customs that you’ll encounter at a sushi restaurant! There's also a list some of the best sushi restaurants in Japan. By the end, you’ll be enjoying sushi like a pro!
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Sukiyaki: Recipe, How to Eat, and the Best Places in Tokyo to Try
"Sukiyaki" is one of the most popular forms of Japanese cuisine in Japan. It is a dish that exquisitely combines the well-matched flavors of savory meat with a salty-sweet dashi (broth). This article will introduce you to sukiyaki, with information on how to make it, the best way to eat it, and some of its special characteristics, as well as some of the best places to try sukiyaki in Tokyo. Please check it out!
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A Complete Guide to Yakitori in Japan
Whether at a summer festival, late night convenience store, or stylish wine bar, yakitori is a beloved staple all over Japan. But just what is this dish? Quintessential yakitori is made with bite-sized pieces of chicken that are cooked on a bamboo skewer over a charcoal grill. As humble as it is on its face, yakitori has a culture all of its own in Japan, with many restaurants dedicated to this seemingly simple dish. From the surprising variety available to just how to order yakitori, this article will cover all you need to know to really enjoy yakitori in Japan.
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A Guide to Monjayaki: From the Recipe and Ingredients to the Top Restaurants!
"Monjayaki" is a specialty loved by the working-class inhabitants of Tokyo since old times. At first glance, you'll be surprised by its unique appearance, but after a bite, you'll immediately fall in love with its flavor! This is a complete guide to monjayaki that will explain what it is, what it's made of, and how it's cooked! There is also a list of recommended monjayaki restaurants in Tokyo, so make sure to check that out, too!
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Cooking Japanese Homemade Meals: Sa Shi Su Se So
Sa-Shi-Su-Se-So. A widely known Japanese expression that summarizes the five essential ingredients of any Japanese homemade meals. The words come from the initial character of each ingredients in Japanese, Saさ・Shiし・Suす・Seせ・Soそ. If you have all these five in your kitchen, you can cook Japanese food at home.
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How to Eat Okonomiyaki in Japan
Okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) is more than just delicious Japanese soul food. A visit to an okonomiyaki restaurant can be a fun and memorable Japanese experience in and of itself. As the term "okonomi" means "as you like", the name okonomiyaki translates to “cooked the way you like”. Like this name suggests, this is a very customizable dish! In this article, I'll break down the types of okonomiyaki you'll find in Japan and everything you need to know about how to order and eat it in a restaurant.
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The Evolution of Japanese Breakfasts
The Japanese diet is said to be one of the healthiest in the world, and the traditional Japanese breakfast of rice, fish, and vegetables is often given as an example of an ideal, nutritionally balanced morning meal. But how is breakfast really eaten in Japan in 2019? In this article, we will talk about the history, myths, and realities about breakfast in Japan. We'll also discuss some of Japan's more unique breakfast practices and introduce our favorite picks for breakfast in Tokyo.
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Useful Phrases and Words for Dining Out in Japan
When traveling to Japan, it’s always a good idea to learn a few Japanese expressions to better embrace the local culture. Aside from basic greetings, phrases used in shopping, and asking for directions, you'll find restaurant lingo useful to learn as you'll need to use them quite frequently. So, here is a guide to some of the most useful phrases to practice when dining and wining in Japan. You will also find some of our top Japanese restaurant picks at the end! Don't miss it!
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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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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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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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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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