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Slurp Hamo Eel Soup at Choi Oden Shinjuku Honten Izakaya
Choi Oden is a national chain with a home-cooked feeling that has made it a fan favorite for diners around the country. You’ll know you’ve made it to the Shinjuku flagship when you see the tank of conger eels greeting guests at the corner. Here, travelers can enjoy the timeless flavor of oden, a warming soup known for its healthy ingredients and regional quirks, as well as totally unique dishes and drinks found nowhere else.
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![[Hokkaido] Top 5 Popular Restaurants for Sapporo Sightseeing! Featuring Editor's Recommended Picks](https://rimage.savorjapan.com/svj/image/discover_oishii_japan/6979/article_head.jpg?t=1772017426)
[Hokkaido] Top 5 Popular Restaurants for Sapporo Sightseeing! Featuring Editor's Recommended Picks
Hokkaido's Sapporo is cherished by travelers from around the world as a treasure trove of gourmet delights. Even if popular restaurants are fully booked, Sapporo boasts numerous other excellent restaurants. This time, we will introduce the top 5 restaurants based on reservation rankings, along with editor's choice picks.
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![[Osaka] Top 5 Popular Restaurants! Featuring Editor's Recommended Restaurants](https://rimage.savorjapan.com/svj/image/discover_oishii_japan/6978/article_head_150x105z.jpg?t=1772016962)
[Osaka] Top 5 Popular Restaurants! Featuring Editor's Recommended Restaurants
In the culinary capital of Osaka, there are still numerous outstanding options waiting to be introduced. Even if the restaurant you're aiming for is fully booked, an exhilarating gourmet experience that exceeds your expectations is hidden just around the corner.This time, we have listed the top 5 restaurants based on reservation rankings, and our gourmet editorial team has carefully selected gems of restaurants. Since reservations can be confirmed on the spot, it is ideal for sudden meal plans or when you want to smartly decide on a restaurant. Please consider this list for your next restaurant choice.
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Traditional Japanese Breakfast at Ginza Inaba
Experience Japanese breakfast culture up close with charcoal-roasted seafood and freshly steamed rice prepared right in front of you. Fine dining venue Ginza Inaba invites guests to start their day with a luxurious morning course menu.
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UNITORA Honten : Amazing Uni Sea Urchin Sushi Bowl Donburi in Tsukiji
Do you think you can tell the difference between 5 different uni? At Unitora, a premium uni specialist in Tsukiji outer market, we ate our fill of uni from around Japan, enjoying a seasonal selection from Hokkaido and beyond. They specialize in donburi sushi bowls overflowing with creamy uni.
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"Fukuoka" Top 5 Popular Restaurants! Featuring Editor's Recommended Restaurants
Fukuoka is brimming with attractive gourmet options, from fresh seafood from the Genkai Sea to uniquely evolved meat dishes. Even if the restaurant you desire is fully booked, there are still numerous renowned restaurants in Fukuoka where you can have a wonderful dining experience.This time, we have carefully selected the top 5 restaurants based on reservation rankings, as well as reliable establishments that our editorial team confidently recommends. Especially, restaurants with an "Immediate Reservation" sign allow you to confirm your booking on the spot.
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![[Tokyo] Top 5 Popular Restaurants! Featuring Editor's Recommended Restaurant](https://rimage.savorjapan.com/svj/image/discover_oishii_japan/6957/article_head_150x105z.jpg?t=1771221300)
[Tokyo] Top 5 Popular Restaurants! Featuring Editor's Recommended Restaurant
Even if the restaurant you desire is fully booked, Tokyo still offers a plethora of excellent dining options. This time, we will introduce the top 5 popular restaurants that consistently rank high in reservation numbers, as well as reputable establishments confidently recommended by our editorial team.Particularly, restaurants marked with the 'Instant Reservation' symbol allow for immediate booking confirmation, making them ideal for sudden dining plans. Please consider these options for your next restaurant selection.
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Explore Artisan Crafts and Cafes in Kuramae, Tokyo
Businesses stretching towards their 100 year anniversary share this town with the workshops of young artists who have come here from around the country to share their work. Up hidden staircases or front-and-center streetside, Kuramae is home to a wide variety of cafes, restaurants, and charming hand-made crafts that make the perfect souvenir.
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![[2026 Edition] A Journey Through Okinawa's Breathtaking Views and Gourmet Delights! Selected Photogenic Spots & Renowned Restaurant Guide](https://rimage.savorjapan.com/svj/image/discover_oishii_japan/6933/article_head_150x105z.jpg?t=1770110080)
[2026 Edition] A Journey Through Okinawa's Breathtaking Views and Gourmet Delights! Selected Photogenic Spots & Renowned Restaurant Guide
Okinawa, known for its emerald green seas and breathtaking views, is best visited from late June to October, after the rainy season. However, caution is advised during the typhoon-prone months of July to September. The mild climate in March, April, and November also makes these months highly recommended for tourism. This time, we have carefully selected popular tourist spots such as the Churaumi Aquarium and Okinawan cuisine. Make sure to enjoy your trip by utilizing restaurants recommended by the SAVOR JAPAN editorial team that are available for reservation!
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Directly connected to Fukuoka Hakata Station! Experience the ultimate Kyushu cuisine with the top 10 selections at "Kuuten"
"Kuuten" is located on the 9th and 10th floors of "JR Hakata City," a commercial facility directly connected to JR Hakata Station, the gateway to Kyushu. It is a gourmet floor where popular restaurants from all over Japan and famous restaurants unique to Kyushu gather, making it an indispensable spot for sightseeing in Hakata. This time, we will introduce selected restaurants at "Kuuten" where you can enjoy Kyushu cuisine, available for reservation on SAVOR JAPAN. If you want to enjoy a meal avoiding the crowd during your sightseeing or business trip, please make a reservation in advance and visit.※All restaurant pages are available in English.
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New Articles
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Slurp Hamo Eel Soup at Choi Oden Shinjuku Honten Izakaya
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![[Hokkaido] Top 5 Popular Restaurants for Sapporo Sightseeing! Featuring Editor's Recommended Picks](https://rimage.savorjapan.com/svj/image/discover_oishii_japan/6979/article_head_150x105z.jpg?t=1772017426)
[Hokkaido] Top 5 Popular Restaurants for Sapporo Sightseeing! Featuring Editor's Recommended Picks
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[Osaka] Top 5 Popular Restaurants! Featuring Editor's Recommended Restaurants
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Traditional Japanese Breakfast at Ginza Inaba
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UNITORA Honten : Amazing Uni Sea Urchin Sushi Bowl Donburi in Tsukiji
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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.