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Restaurants in Yamaguchi where You Can Try Fugu

Restaurants in Yamaguchi where You Can Try Fugu

At the westernmost point of Honshu, connected to Kyushu by the Kanmon Bridge, Shimonoseki, in Yamaguchi Prefecture, is the city with the highest circulation of fugu (blowfish) in the whole country. Shimonoseki local people call it "fuku," which also means "good fortune" in Japanese. When carefully selected and handled by skilled chefs, fugu has an incomparable and delicious flavor. If you want to taste fugu in its homeland of Yamaguchi Prefecture, check out these recommendations.
The Best Restaurants for Local Cuisine in Hida Takayama

The Best Restaurants for Local Cuisine in Hida Takayama

Takayama is located in the hinterland of the Hida area in Gifu Prefecture. Its flourishing past as a castle town made it also known as "the little Kyoto of Gifu". Today, it's a tourist hotspot crowded with people eager to enjoy its stunning nature and old townscape that still holds the evocative atmosphere of the past. Takayama also boasts a large number of delicious local specialties. If you're visiting Hida Takayama, make sure you drop by one of these restaurants and have its famous [Hida Beef] or [Takayama Ramen].

The Best Restaurants for Local Cuisine in Hida Takayama

The Best Restaurants for Local Cuisine in Hida Takayama

Takayama is located in the hinterland of the Hida area in Gifu Prefecture. Its flourishing past as a castle town made it also known as "the little Kyoto of Gifu". Today, it's a tourist hotspot crowded with people eager to enjoy its stunning nature and old townscape that still holds the evocative atmosphere of the past. Takayama also boasts a large number of delicious local specialties. If you're visiting Hida Takayama, make sure you drop by one of these restaurants and have its famous [Hida Beef] or [Takayama Ramen].

Top Cafes in Karuizawa

Top Cafes in Karuizawa

Did you know that Karuizawa has a lot of well-known bakeries? As one of the country's major resort towns since the beginning of the Meiji era (1898 - 1912), it developed its own unique culture which was strongly influenced by Western trends and lifestyle. Here is a roundup of the cafes you may want to drop by when visiting Karuizawa. Why not take a moment to stretch out and enjoy some delicious pastries, desserts, or a light meal?

Top Cafes in Karuizawa

Top Cafes in Karuizawa

Did you know that Karuizawa has a lot of well-known bakeries? As one of the country's major resort towns since the beginning of the Meiji era (1898 - 1912), it developed its own unique culture which was strongly influenced by Western trends and lifestyle. Here is a roundup of the cafes you may want to drop by when visiting Karuizawa. Why not take a moment to stretch out and enjoy some delicious pastries, desserts, or a light meal?

The Best Reviewed Yakiniku Spots Around Sendai Station

The Best Reviewed Yakiniku Spots Around Sendai Station

There are so many yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurants in Sendai. Starting from the local Sendai Beef and including meats produced in nearby prefectures like Maesawa Beef and Yonezawa Beef, the area abounds in high-grade meat brands. In these restaurants, you'll get to treat yourself to simple yet luxurious yakiniku of beef, pork, and chicken raised in the vast, prosperous land of Tohoku. The options are countless, but the following 6 yakiniku restaurants are the most delicious according to locals!

The Best Reviewed Yakiniku Spots Around Sendai Station

The Best Reviewed Yakiniku Spots Around Sendai Station

There are so many yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurants in Sendai. Starting from the local Sendai Beef and including meats produced in nearby prefectures like Maesawa Beef and Yonezawa Beef, the area abounds in high-grade meat brands. In these restaurants, you'll get to treat yourself to simple yet luxurious yakiniku of beef, pork, and chicken raised in the vast, prosperous land of Tohoku. The options are countless, but the following 6 yakiniku restaurants are the most delicious according to locals!

ASIA FASHION AWARD 2018 in TAIPEI: Winners announced for the first time Richie Lin from [MUME] in Taipei won on the food category

ASIA FASHION AWARD 2018 in TAIPEI: Winners announced for the first time Richie Lin from [MUME] in Taipei won on the food category

ASIA FASHION AWARD 2018 in TAIPEI was held at the front of Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall on December 1st (Sat), 2018. In total of 80 musicians, models, and creators from all across the Asian countries and over 100 press corps from around the world gathered for this event. Among the participants were Takuya Kimura, a famous Japanese actor and Jolin Tsai, a popular Taiwanese musician. This fascinating “ASIA FASHION AWARD 2018 in TAIPEI” will be reported by SAVOR JAPAN staff. 

ASIA FASHION AWARD 2018 in TAIPEI: Winners announced for the first time Richie Lin from [MUME] in Taipei won on the food category

ASIA FASHION AWARD 2018 in TAIPEI: Winners announced for the first time Richie Lin from [MUME] in Taipei won on the food category

ASIA FASHION AWARD 2018 in TAIPEI was held at the front of Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall on December 1st (Sat), 2018. In total of 80 musicians, models, and creators from all across the Asian countries and over 100 press corps from around the world gathered for this event. Among the participants were Takuya Kimura, a famous Japanese actor and Jolin Tsai, a popular Taiwanese musician. This fascinating “ASIA FASHION AWARD 2018 in TAIPEI” will be reported by SAVOR JAPAN staff. 

14 Must-Visit Japanese Restaurants in Kagurazaka, an Evocative Entertainment District in Tokyo

14 Must-Visit Japanese Restaurants in Kagurazaka, an Evocative Entertainment District in Tokyo

In Japan, there are designated areas where geisha (also called “geigi,” traditional female entertainers) used to gather called "hanamachi." Kagurazaka, one of the most popular hanamachi among the Japanese, is only a few steps away from Shinjuku, yet still maintains the atmosphere of the past with its stone-paved roads and narrow alleys. As you may expect, it also hosts a fair number of fashionable eateries where you can drop by to taste Japanese cuisine. Have a look at this roundup of the best 14!

14 Must-Visit Japanese Restaurants in Kagurazaka, an Evocative Entertainment District in Tokyo

14 Must-Visit Japanese Restaurants in Kagurazaka, an Evocative Entertainment District in Tokyo

In Japan, there are designated areas where geisha (also called “geigi,” traditional female entertainers) used to gather called "hanamachi." Kagurazaka, one of the most popular hanamachi among the Japanese, is only a few steps away from Shinjuku, yet still maintains the atmosphere of the past with its stone-paved roads and narrow alleys. As you may expect, it also hosts a fair number of fashionable eateries where you can drop by to taste Japanese cuisine. Have a look at this roundup of the best 14!

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