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Himeji Castle underwent a huge renovation beginning in 2009. In March 2015, the castle was fully reopened to display its brilliant whiteness, which earned it the nickname of "White Heron Castle". This article introduces some highly recommended restaurants in the Himeji area, which is bustling with tourists every weekend.
You're going to want to try sushi at a counter seat at least once, especially if you happen to be at Otaru Sushi-ya Street (Sushi-ya-dori). In Otaru, the town of sushi, you can enjoy quality sushi with the best selections of fresh seasonal toppings from casual counter seats. You will doubtlessly be deeply impressed when you see the artistry of master sushi chefs up close! If you want to savor the real thrill of sushi, book a counter seat immediately! Here is a short selection of five sushi restaurants in Otaru that you should try.
Tokyo Area Near Tokyo Kyoto and Osaka Area Hokkaido Area Northern Honshu (Tohoku) Central Honshu (Chubu) Western Honshu (Chugoku) Shikoku Kyushu Okinawa and Southeast Islands
Japan's largest city, Tokyo, is the center of culinary culture in Japan.
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.
The cities of Kyoto and Osaka, together with their surrounding areas, have greatly influenced Japan's culinary culture since the 7th Century.
The island of Hokkaido is home to wide-ranging produce of the finest quality, such as rice, meat, vegetables, fish and fruit.
The northern end of Japan's main island, Honshu, is renowned for its seasonal fruit and vegetables, nation-leading harvest of fish.
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.
Chugoku, on the southwest of Japan's main island, is rich with diverse produce.
The mild climate of Shikoku is ideal for growing citrus fruit such as sudachi.
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.
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.
