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Enjoy Japan in the Rainy Season! Fun Indoor Attractions for Rainy Days (Tokyo Edition)
Many assume that they should avoid Japan during the rainy season. But even if your holiday is full of wet days, Tokyo is packed with indoor attractions like museums and theme parks ensuring enjoyment no matter the weather. This article introduces some recommended rainy day Tokyo destinations together with restaurants for a meal in between!
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Visit Okinawa's Ishigaki Island for its Fantastic Views and Outstanding Wagyu Beef
Ishigaki Island, known for its beautiful mountains and ocean, is one of Okinawa Prefecture's most popular destinations with easy access from the main island. It is also a great place to enjoy the sweet flavors of high quality Japanese Black cattle wagyu beef, called Ishigaki Beef. Read on for travel highlights of Ishigaki and its surrounding islands and to learn more about Ishigaki Beef.
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The Unique Local Food of Okinawa—In a Year-Round Warm Climate
Okinawa is a wonderful tourist destination that is home to both Natural and Cultural World Heritage sites! It also has a unique traditional culture, offering food that is different from the standard “washoku” Japanese cuisine. This article introduces Okinawa's charms, some tourist spots, and recommended restaurants.
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Experience the Summer Traditions of Kyoto! How to Enjoy the Enchanting Kamo River Noryo-Yuka
Kyoto has many summer traditions, but the one that shines brightest is the Kamo River noryo-yuka. These are tatami-matted terraces that hang over the idyllic banks of the Kamo River, which winds through Kyoto City, allowing one to indulge in a meal while relishing the cool breeze. This comprehensive article will guide you through the history, etiquette, and ways to enjoy the Kamo River noryo-yuka, equipping you with all the knowledge you’ll need to join in on this quintessential Kyoto summer experience!
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Beautiful Flower Fields and Top Restaurants in Furano (With Discount Ticket Info!)
The Furano and Biei areas in the center of Hokkaido are popular tourist destinations that offer fantastic pastoral landscapes with rolling hills and gorgeous, colorful flower fields. This article introduces some of the beautiful flower fields in Furano and outstanding foods not to be missed when in Hokkaido.
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Savor Unagi Eels on the Midsummer Day of the Ox!
In addition to sushi and tempura, unagi (freshwater eel) stands out as one of Japan's most beloved culinary delights. Visitors might not know that there are specific days in Japan when consuming eel is considered auspicious. This article will explore some distinctive Japanese eel dishes and customs.
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Little-Known Spots and Recommended Restaurants for Watching the Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival
Fireworks festivals are a summer tradition in Japan. Even in Tokyo, you’ll see fireworks festivals, small and large, taking place across the metropolis during the summer. One of its most famous fireworks festivals is the Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival, which also happens to be known as one of the three best fireworks festivals in Tokyo in terms of scale and grandeur. Read on to discover the highlights of this fireworks show and the best spots to view the fireworks.
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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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It's Time for Some Revitalizing Japanese Cuisine!
Around late spring or early summer when it gets hotter, it is customary for the Japanese to eat energy-boosting foods. From affordable tonkatsu (deep-fried pork cutlet) to expensive unagi (conger eel), there are a great variety of revitalizing dishes to choose from in Japan. What's the story behind Japan's energizing cuisine, and what types of foods do they eat to combat the summer heat? If you're curious about either of these, stick with us until the end of this article!
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Top Japanese Summer Foods to Beat the Heat!
In Japan, you'll find staple foods like cold noodles and desserts that are easy to eat even when you don't have an appetite because of the summer heat. The temperature in city centers like Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya are fairly high as well, and year by year the days it reaches 35°C are more and more frequent. This article will introduce you to Japanese staples like cold noodles and desserts that are easy to eat even when you don't have an appetite because of the summer heat. Apart from being sold at restaurants, some of these can also be easily purchased at the supermarket or a convenience store, so have a look and try some while you're here during the summer!
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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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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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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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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.