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5 Popular Home-Cooked Japanese Meals You Should Know
When it comes to learning about the food culture of a country, home-cooked meals reveal quite a lot about it. Japanese cuisine is famously known for its seasonal and relatively healthy aspects, and Japanese home-cooked dishes are no exception. In this article, we will introduce you to five staple Japanese homemade dishes.
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5 Restaurants in Kyoto with Extra Hygiene Measures to Fight Coronavirus
Is it safe now to eat out in Kyoto? Is it not? It is still in the gray area. But if you need some time to refresh your mind and belly, it might be the time to go out and eat, as long as you follow the safety protocol. It is now more important than ever to carefully choose where to eat. We have picked up 5 restaurants in Kyoto where hygiene and safety are the utmost importanceーother than the food.
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5 Restaurants in Tokyo with Extra Hygiene Measures to Fight Coronavirus
Is it safe now to eat out in Tokyo? Is it not? It is still in the gray area. But if you need some time to refresh your mind and belly, it might be the time to go out and eat, as long as you follow the safety protocol. It is now more important than ever to carefully choose where to eat. Many restaurants are taking extra steps to prevent the spread of coronavirus. How does the new normal in Japan look like for restaurants?
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10 Gourmet Soba Restaurants in Tokyo
Soba, known as buckwheat noodles in English, is one of Japan’s many different noodle dishes. Its history is a long one, with records of the dish dating back thousands of years. When you begin your trip to Japan, you may think that ramen is the peak of Japanese noodle cuisine, but soba noodles are a gourmet dish loved by the Japanese just as much. Here are 10 restaurants that serve some of the best soba in Tokyo!
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10 Best Sushi Restaurants in Okinawa That You Should Try!
In Okinawa—with its stunning natural surroundings—there are countless opportunities to eat delicious sushi. Indeed, the fresh bounty of Okinawa’s seas is one of the things you absolutely must enjoy while you're there. Here are the best 10 places to get sushi in Okinawa!
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What to Eat This Summer: Cold Udon
Are you losing appetite because of the rising temperatures? In times like this, have something cold to eat! Restaurants in Japan have begun adding cold foods to their menus as summer approaches. Many of these foods are noodle dishes, such as somen, udon, and hiyashi chuka. Keep reading to learn more about these yummy and popular Japanese summer foods!
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Explore Japanese Night Markets: Takoyaki, Grilled Squid, Candy Apples, and More!
Unlike night markets in countries like Taiwan, Japanese night markets are only open on special occasions. Have you visited one before? Read on to find out more about when Japanese night markets operate, as well as where to sample Japanese night market delicacies even if you can't visit one while you're in Japan!
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Motsunabe: How to Eat and the Best Restaurants in Fukuoka
Fukuoka is a town known for its gastronomic delights, and the many top-notch foods on offer are loved by tourists and locals alike. One food you must try when you visit Fukuoka is the well-loved Motsunabe. It is a filling meal packed with collagen and vegetables. This article gives you the facts on Motsunabe and introduces the best restaurants where you can go and try it.
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10 Great Places in Tokyo Where You Can Try Traditional Japanese Cuisine
Traditional Japanese food culture, called [washoku] in Japanese, was designated an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 2013. When you come to Japan, the first thing you should do is try genuine washoku. In Tokyo in particular, there are a host of fine restaurants lined up competing for your patronage. This article will introduce a selection of 10 of the best restaurants for you to visit in Tokyo, as well as the history and special characteristics of washoku. We at Savor Japan are confident that you will love these restaurants, so please check them out!
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Delicious Tempura Restaurants in Kyoto and the Surrounding Area
Tempura is a gourmet specialty you should definitely try when you visit Japan. It is a Japanese food made with ingredients such as seafood and vegetables which are coated in a batter made of flour, eggs, and water and fried in oil. With its irresistible crispy coating, piping hot tempura is addictive from the first bite and is a favorite food of Japanese people. This time we will introduce some recommended tempura restaurants in Kyoto and its surrounding areas, including some restaurants in Osaka and Hyogo, that you should try!
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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 Southeast 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.