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Atsukan: Warm Sake Perfect for Winter!
Did you know that sake tastes delicious when warmed up? Warm sake is called atsukan in Japanese, and it is an absolute treat during cold months like January and February and a surefire way to enhance your Japanese dining experience. This article will introduce you to the surprisingly intricate world of warm sake!
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5 Fukuoka Restaurants Offering Irresistible Offal Hotpot with Piping Hot, Plump Textures
Motsunabe (offal hotpot) is an undeniable Fukuoka gourmet specialty. It can be eaten throughout the year, but the coming winter season is when it's the most delicious to eat. Here are 5 offal hotpot restaurants that have irresistible hot and plump textures. This list features standard and original offal hotpot options, which are sure to heat one up with their delicious flavors when eaten!
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Winter Delights Await! Experience a Diverse Array of Hotpot Cuisine at These 5 Osaka Restaurants
Hotpot is the perfect cuisine for cold winters! At these restaurants, guests can greatly enjoy a variety of ingredients, such as meat, fish, and vegetables, and they'll be happy to know it's all quite healthy. Here are 5 restaurants where one can enjoy delicious hotpot cuisine in Osaka. They have a lineup of hotpot options that use a rich variety of ingredients, so guests are sure to find their favorite!
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Embrace Hotpot Season! Explore 5 Top Tokyo Restaurants Redefining the Art of Flavorful Hotpot Cuisine
Cold winter weather has finally arrived. Hotpot cuisine is a classic option for warming one's body and mind in the winter. This winter, enjoy evolved hotpot options that are different from what is usually available. Here are 5 recommended restaurants where guests can enjoy a rich variety of new sensations in hotpot cuisine, from Tokyo's gourmet battlegrounds Roppongi, Ebisu, and Akasaka.
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A Snowy Wonderland! Enjoy Hokkaido’s Winter Scenery at the Sapporo Snow Festival!
The Sapporo Snow Festival sees the city of Sapporo transformed by colossal snow and ice sculptures, creating a thrilling outdoor midwinter gallery. It boasts a history spanning over 50 years and stands proudly as one of the world’s greatest snow festivals. This article will guide you through the history and ways to enjoy the Sapporo Snow Festival, guaranteeing the ultimate Hokkaido winter experience!
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Admire Fantastic Wintery Scenery and More at the Kobe Luminarie!
The Kobe Luminarie is an illumination event where the winter nights of the enchanting city of Kobe are adorned with stunning lights and colors. The 2024 event marks its return after a four-year hiatus due to the pandemic and promises to be even more thrilling than previous years! This article covers the history and highlights of this wintertime event in Kobe.
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Japanese Winter Delights - Spectacular Illuminations and Exquisite Dining!
If you're visiting Tokyo in winter, the magical illumination events that grace the city are a must-see! This article will tell you everything you need to know about Japanese illuminations, as well as introduce some popular illumination events and two incredible restaurants to visit afterwards.
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A Must-Try Winter Dish! Introducing Japanese Nabe Hotpot Cuisine
No winter trip to Japan is complete without trying nabe, Japan's very own hotpot cuisine. Nabe comes in many different forms depending on the soup and ingredients, like meat and seafood, promising a myriad of flavors to enjoy. This article will explain the basics of Japanese nabe and introduce three great restaurants specializing in nabe cuisine.
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An Expat’s Guide to the Top Winter Foods in Japan
An important part of Japan's rich food culture is taking advantage of the season's fresh ingredients, so it's a great idea to be aware of what's in season when you visit. Eating seasonally is also a way to immerse yourself more deeply in a sense of Japan's nature and culture while you travel. From warm, home-style cooking, street foods, and seasonal fruits and vegetables, here are my picks for the foods to try during winter in Japan.
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A Complete Guide to the Origin and Taste of “Robatayaki”, the Local Delicacy of Japan’s Countryside!
The best way to taste the original freshness and sweetness of seafood, besides eating them raw, is grilling! In Japan, there is a cooking method called “robatayaki”, often shortened to “robata”. Select fresh seafood is grilled over hot charcoal in front of guests until the skin is crisp with a divine aroma, and they are then served directly to the diners. Imagine a large, fresh shrimp sizzling on a grill, and you can smell its rich aroma and see the juice dripping... Are you hungry yet? Let’s check out some places serving “robata” in 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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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.