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Recommended Restaurants to Visit While Touring the Three Major Cities in the Kansai Area | Keihanshin
Kyoto, Osaka, and Kobe are collectively referred to as "Keihanshin," representing the three major cities of the Kansai region. Each city has its own unique atmosphere, making it a popular area for travelers to explore. After touring around each place, one would definitely want to enjoy delicious meals unique to each city. Let's introduce some recommended restaurants in the Keihanshin area for travelers.
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Enjoy Seafood Dishes in Ishikawa: 10 Seafood Restaurants Recommended by Top Chefs
Ishikawa is naturally blessed with delicious seafood since it faces the sea. That's why it's very important to choose the right restaurant when in Ishikawa, right? With this in mind, this article will introduce 10 restaurants recommended by top chefs. Savor the flavors and bask in the beauty of their dishes!
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Recommended by Top Japanese Chefs! 14 Popular Restaurants in Shinjuku
Shinjuku is a popular area of Tokyo, with an average of 350,000 people passing through each day. There are so many food and drink options that it’s difficult to know where to start. Here is a selection of 14 renowned restaurants that come highly recommended by Japan’s master chefs!
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15 Best Restaurants in Ginza, Tokyo Recommended by Top Japanese Chefs
Japan's foremost shopping district - Ginza, Tokyo - is lined with world-famous brand name shops and high-class Japanese department stores. Not to mention the myriad of delicious restaurants! Here is a list of 15 recommendations from Japanese master chefs that are sure to give you a sophisticated dining experience.
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15 Restaurants in Ikebukuro Recommended by Top Chefs
Ikebukuro is renowned for the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, where you can enjoy a variety of fascinating performances, as well as many unique otaku-themed shops. While you dive into Ikebukuro’s culture, you may also want to enjoy a meal in one of its many restaurants! Here is a list of 15 restaurants that were recommended by Japanese master chefs.
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10 Best Restaurants in Ueno to Go After Visit Ueno Zoo, Tokyo
Ueno is a beautiful area that's rich in culture and beauty, thanks to its museums and the zoo. You'll definitely need several hours to visit it entirely, so here is a list of delicious restaurants to have lunch or dinner, recommended by the best chefs in Japan.
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Best Restaurants in Okinawa: Top 18 Picks as Recommended by Top Japanese Chefs
Okinawa is a popular travel destination known for its tropical charm, rich culture, and unique local cuisine. In this article, top Japanese chefs share their recommendations for the 18 best restaurants in Okinawa. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a returning foodie, these expert picks will guide you to unforgettable dining experiences on the island.
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Top 15 Best Restaurants in Tokyo, as Recommended by Top Japanese Chefs
Tokyo is a city where you can taste a wide variety of delicious cuisines from around the world and the country - from traditional Japanese food to creative contemporary dishes. This article will introduce the top 15 restaurants in Tokyo as voted by top Japanese chefs.
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13 Restaurants in Osaka Recommended by Japanese Master Chefs
Osaka, a city that attracts thousands of tourists from everywhere, is also crowded with restaurants offering multiple gourmet options. The 13 places listed here were selected by Japan's most renowned chefs, which means that they definitely won't disappoint you!
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15 Restaurants in Kyoto Recommended by Japanese Master Chefs
Kyoto is not only the city of Japanese cultural assets, like its many historic monuments and art objects, but it also boasts a rich and ancient culinary tradition. Check this list of 15 restaurants of the former capital that are recommended by the top chefs of Japan.
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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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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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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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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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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.