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There are numerous izakaya (Japanese pubs) in Kyoto that serve delicious, family-friendly dishes. Some of them serve typical Kyoto cuisine, but all come highly recommended. Below are 15 izakaya in Kyoto that you can enjoy with your family.
It's said that whoever comes to Okinawa can't possibly leave without trying Okinawa Soba (noodles). Okinawa Soba tastes different depending on where you try it, so it's quite a complex dish. There's a variety of flavors, such as traditional flavors and extremely unique flavors. The noodles, as well as the ingredients they use as toppings, vary from place to place. Below is a collection of popular restaurants in Nago and Naha where you can try Okinawa soba and Okinawan cuisine.
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.
