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The top 6 world-class Tokyo restaurants embody the essence of Japanese cuisine

The top 6 world-class Tokyo restaurants embody the essence of Japanese cuisine

Japanese food has been selected as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. While Japanese food is also passed down from generation to generation in each household, authentic Japanese cuisine, including kaiseki, comes to mind first. Using seasonal ingredients expertly and colorfully, our gorgeous cuisine expresses the changing seasons. The collaboration of each dish with carefully thought-out serving utensils is one of the great pleasures of dining. In this issue, we will introduce famous restaurants that have been breaking new ground in Japanese cuisine in their own unique way. If you come to Japan, you will definitely want to visit at least one of these restaurants.
5 Authentic local restaurants where you can enjoy local cuisine while staying in Tokyo

5 Authentic local restaurants where you can enjoy local cuisine while staying in Tokyo

From Hokkaido in the north to Okinawa in the south, Tokyo is a metropolis where delicious foods from all over Japan gather. That is why you can find many traditional local foods in Tokyo that you would normally have to go local to savor. Therefore, we are going to introduce a number of restaurants featuring local cuisine from distant areas that are difficult to visit due to travel schedules. All of them are authentic and local people would be proud of them.

5 Authentic local restaurants where you can enjoy local cuisine while staying in Tokyo

5 Authentic local restaurants where you can enjoy local cuisine while staying in Tokyo

From Hokkaido in the north to Okinawa in the south, Tokyo is a metropolis where delicious foods from all over Japan gather. That is why you can find many traditional local foods in Tokyo that you would normally have to go local to savor. Therefore, we are going to introduce a number of restaurants featuring local cuisine from distant areas that are difficult to visit due to travel schedules. All of them are authentic and local people would be proud of them.

Top 7 Must-visit Sushi Restaurants in Nagoya (From authentic counter-style sushi restaurants to reasonably-priced)

Top 7 Must-visit Sushi Restaurants in Nagoya (From authentic counter-style sushi restaurants to reasonably-priced)

Nagoya is one of the three major cities in the Chubu region. The area around Nagoya Station, a huge terminal served by JR, subway, and private railways, is lined with a variety of restaurants that are busy until late at night. Nagoya is also famous for its sushi restaurants, where you can simply enjoy Japanese seasonal ingredients. We have selected a wide variety of sushi restaurants, from reasonably priced stand-up restaurants to exclusive restaurants that require reservations only. Nagoya is an important starting point for your trip, and we hope you will try some of the best sushi in the city.

Top 7 Must-visit Sushi Restaurants in Nagoya (From authentic counter-style sushi restaurants to reasonably-priced)

Top 7 Must-visit Sushi Restaurants in Nagoya (From authentic counter-style sushi restaurants to reasonably-priced)

Nagoya is one of the three major cities in the Chubu region. The area around Nagoya Station, a huge terminal served by JR, subway, and private railways, is lined with a variety of restaurants that are busy until late at night. Nagoya is also famous for its sushi restaurants, where you can simply enjoy Japanese seasonal ingredients. We have selected a wide variety of sushi restaurants, from reasonably priced stand-up restaurants to exclusive restaurants that require reservations only. Nagoya is an important starting point for your trip, and we hope you will try some of the best sushi in the city.

6 Must-Visit Restaurants to Experience Japanese Cuisine: The Legacy and Evolution of Japan's Gastronomy

6 Must-Visit Restaurants to Experience Japanese Cuisine: The Legacy and Evolution of Japan's Gastronomy

While inheriting the tradition of Japanese cuisine, Hasegawa has emerged as a brand renowned for its exceptional focus on yakiniku, sushi, and teppanyaki. The main branch is in Shinsaibashi, with other branches gracefully stationed in Osaka and Tokyo. In this feature, we delve into the uniqueness and dedication of Hasegawa and provide details on each of its establishments. It's ideal for an unforgettable dining experience during your travels, so be sure to visit.

6 Must-Visit Restaurants to Experience Japanese Cuisine: The Legacy and Evolution of Japan's Gastronomy

6 Must-Visit Restaurants to Experience Japanese Cuisine: The Legacy and Evolution of Japan's Gastronomy

While inheriting the tradition of Japanese cuisine, Hasegawa has emerged as a brand renowned for its exceptional focus on yakiniku, sushi, and teppanyaki. The main branch is in Shinsaibashi, with other branches gracefully stationed in Osaka and Tokyo. In this feature, we delve into the uniqueness and dedication of Hasegawa and provide details on each of its establishments. It's ideal for an unforgettable dining experience during your travels, so be sure to visit.

Voyage for [Fukui Amaebi], the Future of Fishermen | Part 1

Voyage for [Fukui Amaebi], the Future of Fishermen | Part 1

When asked about the local specialty of Fukui Prefecture, what comes to your mind? Echizen crab, or the king of the winter, would be a classic choice. Records claim that the oldest snow crab fishing in Japan was in Fukui Prefecture. During the Edo period, Echizen crab was one of the designated offerings for the shogunate. However, the crab is not the only seafood that can be caught here. The offshore from Tango-hantō to Noto-hantō peninsula, which is a fishing ground for crabs, is also a well-known spot for the amaebi sweet shrimp. The brand  “Fukui Amaebi” was established in 2021 with an aspiration to promote sophisticated jumbo amaebi as a local delicacy. To unearth the secrets to the sweet amaebi that melts in your mouth, we flew straight to Fukui. 

Voyage for [Fukui Amaebi], the Future of Fishermen | Part 1

Voyage for [Fukui Amaebi], the Future of Fishermen | Part 1

When asked about the local specialty of Fukui Prefecture, what comes to your mind? Echizen crab, or the king of the winter, would be a classic choice. Records claim that the oldest snow crab fishing in Japan was in Fukui Prefecture. During the Edo period, Echizen crab was one of the designated offerings for the shogunate. However, the crab is not the only seafood that can be caught here. The offshore from Tango-hantō to Noto-hantō peninsula, which is a fishing ground for crabs, is also a well-known spot for the amaebi sweet shrimp. The brand  “Fukui Amaebi” was established in 2021 with an aspiration to promote sophisticated jumbo amaebi as a local delicacy. To unearth the secrets to the sweet amaebi that melts in your mouth, we flew straight to Fukui. 

[Kumagaya, Saitama] Enjoy Ingredients of the No.1 “Hotspot” in Japan

[Kumagaya, Saitama] Enjoy Ingredients of the No.1 “Hotspot” in Japan

Saitama prefecture is located at the center of the Kanto region and can be accessed fairly easily by train or car from Tokyo. Being rich with natural resources, varieties of products  such as green onions, spinach, and cucumbers  are harvested in this area. This time, we visited Kumagaya in Saitama, to learn about its agricultural products.  The city is also famously known for being the hottest during summer in Japan. In this article, two of the splendid ingredients grown in Kumagaya will be introduced. 

[Kumagaya, Saitama] Enjoy Ingredients of the No.1 “Hotspot” in Japan

[Kumagaya, Saitama] Enjoy Ingredients of the No.1 “Hotspot” in Japan

Saitama prefecture is located at the center of the Kanto region and can be accessed fairly easily by train or car from Tokyo. Being rich with natural resources, varieties of products  such as green onions, spinach, and cucumbers  are harvested in this area. This time, we visited Kumagaya in Saitama, to learn about its agricultural products.  The city is also famously known for being the hottest during summer in Japan. In this article, two of the splendid ingredients grown in Kumagaya will be introduced. 

Experience Local Cuisine of Fukui Blessed with Natural Resources

Experience Local Cuisine of Fukui Blessed with Natural Resources

Fukui prefecture is located in the Chūbu region of Honshū facing the Sea of Japan. Characterized by its rich land, mountains, and sea, the landscape of Fukui is decorated perfectly with the grace of each season―beautiful cherry blossoms in spring, green lively trees in summer, fall foliage in autumn, and elegant snow in winter. In fact, on the Japan Research Institute’s biennial research of prefectural happiness report, Fukui has been the number one, four times in a row since 2014. The area has also been the 4th place in Japan’s average life expectancy. Supposedly, in an area surrounded by nature and tradition, residents and tourists are bound to have a pleasant peaceful time.

Experience Local Cuisine of Fukui Blessed with Natural Resources

Experience Local Cuisine of Fukui Blessed with Natural Resources

Fukui prefecture is located in the Chūbu region of Honshū facing the Sea of Japan. Characterized by its rich land, mountains, and sea, the landscape of Fukui is decorated perfectly with the grace of each season―beautiful cherry blossoms in spring, green lively trees in summer, fall foliage in autumn, and elegant snow in winter. In fact, on the Japan Research Institute’s biennial research of prefectural happiness report, Fukui has been the number one, four times in a row since 2014. The area has also been the 4th place in Japan’s average life expectancy. Supposedly, in an area surrounded by nature and tradition, residents and tourists are bound to have a pleasant peaceful time.

Discover the Ingredients of Wellness in Fukui

Discover the Ingredients of Wellness in Fukui

In the mountains and along the coast of northern Fukui Prefecture, locals work in harmony with the rich environment to reward visitors with healthy cuisine, enriching cultural experiences, and a much-deserved sense of wellness.  Central Japan’s Fukui Prefecture feels far removed from the frenzied pace of life in the nation’s cities. Life in the northern reaches of the prefecture, in particular, appears to move to the calmer rhythms set by a close proximity to both mountains and sea.  Using the area’s rich natural resources local chefs create healthy, sustainable cuisine, serving dishes that include Japan’s finest and freshest crab to those showcasing the zero-mileage ingredients grown on the mountainsides.   Away from the dining table, local people infuse their heritage with creative energy, offering cultural workshops to visitors to the region’s retro townscapes. Deep in the mountains, things get far more zen at the revered Eiheiji Temple.     Add to this menu life-affirming views of the sun setting over the Sea of Japan and it’s easy to see why this corner of Fukui Prefecture is quietly becoming the destination of choice for people looking to press reset, mentally and physically, on their busy lives.    Modern and convenient Fukui Station is the region’s transportation hub and the logical point of departure for a Fukui wellness experience. Nextdoor, delightfully retro Echizen Testudo trains depart from Echizen Tetsudo Fukui Station for Eiheijiguchi. From here buses connect to Daihonzan Eiheiji. 

Discover the Ingredients of Wellness in Fukui

Discover the Ingredients of Wellness in Fukui

In the mountains and along the coast of northern Fukui Prefecture, locals work in harmony with the rich environment to reward visitors with healthy cuisine, enriching cultural experiences, and a much-deserved sense of wellness.  Central Japan’s Fukui Prefecture feels far removed from the frenzied pace of life in the nation’s cities. Life in the northern reaches of the prefecture, in particular, appears to move to the calmer rhythms set by a close proximity to both mountains and sea.  Using the area’s rich natural resources local chefs create healthy, sustainable cuisine, serving dishes that include Japan’s finest and freshest crab to those showcasing the zero-mileage ingredients grown on the mountainsides.   Away from the dining table, local people infuse their heritage with creative energy, offering cultural workshops to visitors to the region’s retro townscapes. Deep in the mountains, things get far more zen at the revered Eiheiji Temple.     Add to this menu life-affirming views of the sun setting over the Sea of Japan and it’s easy to see why this corner of Fukui Prefecture is quietly becoming the destination of choice for people looking to press reset, mentally and physically, on their busy lives.    Modern and convenient Fukui Station is the region’s transportation hub and the logical point of departure for a Fukui wellness experience. Nextdoor, delightfully retro Echizen Testudo trains depart from Echizen Tetsudo Fukui Station for Eiheijiguchi. From here buses connect to Daihonzan Eiheiji. 

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