If You Plan to Explore Japan, Check This Out! Go on a Japanese Food Journey!
SAVOR JAPAN offers information on popular gourmet spots and food genres in Japan.
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While Osaka is famous for okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) and takoyaki (octopus balls), there are also a lot of famous restaurants in Osaka selling another one of the Japan's "soul foods" - ramen. Here are 15 of the most delicious ramen restaurants in Osaka!
Delicious foods in Japan are not limited only to sushi and tempura. Although not known worldwide, there are lots of other Japanese dishes loved by locals, and this article will help you find them. Here are 15 carefully selected izakaya (Japanese pub) that serve very good food, and enjoy well-deserved popularity among Osaka locals.
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.
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