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Tempura Kitagawa is the Secret Basement in Ebisu Hiding an Amazing Omakase
Still a fledgling restaurant in the multigenerational world of Tokyo tempura, Kitagawa forges its own path, serving ingredients native to Shizuoka with the personal convictions of the man behind the counter.
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Japanese Wild Game Becomes French Fine Dining at Shibuya’s Lature
Hunter and Chef Takuto Murota approaches wild game with the passion of a man setting out to change the world. With his menu of gibier-focused signature dishes and seasonal ingredients, Chef Murota is building the future of sustainable dining one pâté en croûte at a time.
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Tokyo Shinagawa | Kani Isshin: Achieve "Crab Freedom" Without Worrying About the Season
When you come to Tokyo and want to eat crab, the two biggest concerns are: first, the transportation is too far, and second, you might miss the season. In the business elite area of Shinagawa, there is an extremely traveler-friendly option—"Crab, Seafood, and Fine Sake - Kani Isshin." It is just a two-minute walk from the Konan Exit of JR Shinagawa Station, with an excellent location. There are many hotels nearby, making it very suitable for traveling tourists. There is no such thing as "seasonal restrictions" here.
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Where Kaiseki meets Fermentation: Experimental Washoku & Soba in Azabu-Juban at Hidden Gem Restaurant Honda
Honda Azabu-juban can be summed up in one word: eclectic. Its owner and mastermind, Chef Honda, is a sommelier, soba-artisan, and distinctly quirky guy wrapped in a cool chef package. For more than a decade, he has taken on independent challenges and devised menus that express his personality for guests’ enjoyment. In its current iteration, Chef Honda’s fermentation-forward course menu reinterprets Japanese food with creativity and confidence, blending classics with unexpected details that don’t fail to delight.
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SUKIYAKI Rokumatsu, Top A5 Wagyu Sukiyaki Recommendations: Encountering the Strangest Surprises in the Most Familiar Dishes
Do you want to experience innovative traditional sukiyaki? Just a minute's walk from the bustling Roppongi Station, we slowly descend the stairs to "SUKIYAKI Rokumatsu" located on B1. With a Google rating of up to 4.9, "SUKIYAKI Rokumatsu" achieving such a high score in such a competitive area makes us curious. I am the type who researches the origin of food and cares about the source of ingredients, as I have enjoyed various delicacies since childhood. This restaurant is definitely worth your time to read this article, as you can experience the sensory feast brought by the restaurant's dedication.
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Azabudai Yuuri, a Bold New Sushi Omakase Near Tokyo Tower
When restaurants make the decision to appeal to international visitors, they often choose one of two routes: focus on cuisine that global guests will recognize, or hope they’ll learn to tread water with an immersion in Japanese tradition. At his new sushi restaurant near Azabudai Hills and Tokyo Tower, head chef Takahashi Yuta uses his childhood abroad to forge a third route: livening up Edomae sushi with clear English and a big personality.
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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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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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Otaru Gourmet Recommendations: A Complete Guide to Enjoy Barbecue, Seafood, and Desserts All at Once, A Must-Try List Loved by Locals
When mentioning Otaru, Hokkaido, many people first think of the Otaru Canal, retro streets, and glass crafts. However, for those who truly travel to Otaru, "Otaru cuisine" itself is worth dedicating an entire day's itinerary. From enjoying fresh seafood at the Sankaku Market in the morning, to an afternoon dessert tour, and ending the day with a meal at a local favorite yakiniku restaurant, Otaru is a city that allows you to experience "eating" in a very refined way.This article compiles popular food establishments in Otaru, covering yakiniku, seafood, desserts, and wagyu snacks that you can enjoy while walking. It is not only suitable for first-time visitors to Otaru but also for travelers who want to delve deeper into the local cuisine.
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Tempura Kitagawa is the Secret Basement in Ebisu Hiding an Amazing Omakase
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Hitsumabushi Nagoya Bincho: Easy-to-Book Restaurants for Nagoya Style Grilled Eel in Japan
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Japanese Wild Game Becomes French Fine Dining at Shibuya’s Lature
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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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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.