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Besides Kobe Beef: 10 Must-Try Restaurants in Kobe
While Kobe is renowned worldwide for its Kobe beef, there are actually many other dishes in the city for you to try! Kobe's cuisine features countless dishes including sushi made with fresh ingredients from the Seto Inland Sea, the local specialty "akashiyaki", ramen, and more! This article will tell you all about 10 restaurants in Kobe you've just got to try!
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10 Recommended Lunches in Yokohama: From Pizza and Pasta to Tonkatsu and Sukiyaki
There are lots of restaurants in Yokohama, so it can be hard to decide what to eat when traveling there. The city is jam-packed with Chinese restaurants that even have Yokohama Chinatown’s foodies singing their praises, exquisite Italian joints known to those familiar with the Minatomirai area, as well as fascinating restaurants specializing in cuisines such as Japanese, Indian, Western, and French. Read on for 10 restaurants you should visit for lunch in the Yokohama area. Check them out if you get the chance.
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[Ginza, Tokyo] Experience a Japanese-style Yakiniku That Breaks the Rules of Classic Japanese BBQ
Wagyu beef is one of the first dishes most travelers want to try when they arrive in Japan. One of my favorite ways of eating wagyu beef has to be yakiniku, or Japanese barbecue. Read on to learn more about yakiniku and my experience at Japanese Yakiniku Hasegawa, a unique yakiniku restaurant that beautifully melds together traditional Japanese cuisine and wagyu yakiniku into their dishes!
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Yanesen: A Guide to Retro Tokyo Area and Great Japanese Restaurants to Enjoy
Forget about skyscrapers and neon lights! Instead, pay a visit to Yanesen, an area which is enjoying increasing popularity among those searching for some spectacular old Tokyo townscapes. This unchanged nook of Tokyo is home to centuries-old temples and long-established restaurants, which contribute to make the area even more atmospheric to locals and visitors alike. I’ve gathered some of the most stunning traditional spots in the region to visit, as well as excellent nearby traditional Japanese eats. Take a look at these suggestions and hop back in time while exploring the Yanesen area!
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The Charm and History of Japanese Curry, One of their National Dishes
What kind of curry do you like? Is it the traditional one with a blend of various spices, or Thai curry with coconut milk? This article will introduce the Japanese type – mildly flavored chicken curry with potatoes and carrots. It is known as one of Japan’s national dishes together with ramen, and is so popular among the locals that some would claim to even drink the curry sauce on its own! So what are the characteristics of this favorite food of the Japanese? Let's take a look!
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Chirashi Sushi or Kaisen-Don? Not Even Japanese People Know All the Differences!
Chirashi sushi (scattered sushi) is a festive dish eaten on Girl's Day or other celebratory events in Japan, with a generous serving of seafood such as tuna, salmon, salmon roe and scallop placed on top of rice. Though traditionally a homemade dish, as more people favor eating out nowadays, many restaurants offer it as well. Nevertheless, kaisen-don is another rice bowl dish with seafood placed on top, commonly seen in restaurants. Is it the same as chirashi sushi? Or are they vastly different? Let's find out!
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18 Best Asakusa Restaurants Recommended by Locals!
There are many restaurants in the Asakusa area that have long been adored by the local population. In this article, we’ll introduce 18 premium establishments where you can enjoy such Asakusa specialties as unagi (eel) or soba (buckwheat noodles)! If you’re ever visiting Asakusa’s Senso-ji, Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple, why not stop by these places for a meal you’ll never forget?
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Ryotei and Kappo - Restaurants Even Japanese Would Struggle to Differentiate and Where to Find Them
Apart from must-eat items like ramen and sushi, have you ever found yourself craving for more local dishes on your trips to Japan? Here is a guide to famous "ryotei" and "kappo" restaurants where you can sample traditional Japanese cuisine, as we walk you through differences between the two. See for yourself if they cater to your tastes and indulge in these great gourmet places like never before!
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Enjoy Top Grade Wagyu Beef and Amazing Tokyo Night Scenery at a Yakiniku Restaurant!
Shiodome is a well-known business district in Tokyo interspersed with sky-high office buildings, exotic streets, museums, art galleries and natural attractions, creating a unique atmosphere that attracts many tourists. Shiodome is also famous for its dazzling night view made up of densely-packed buildings. In this article, we will bring you to [Tenku Yakiniku Seiyuzan], a luxurious restaurant situated high up on the 41st floor, to savor top grade Wagyu (Japanese beef) while overlooking the beautiful scenery of Tokyo.
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5 Things About Izakaya That Foreigners Find Surprising
Just like bars and pubs of all kinds around the world, Japanese-style pubs (called "izakaya" in Japanese) are a place to unwind over drinks with food in a casual environment. However, izakaya have a lot of their own unique customs that can be surprising for newcomers. In this article, I'll introduce 5 things that surprised me about Japanese izakaya when I first came to Japan!
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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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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.