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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Hinamatsuri, also known as Girls’ Day, is celebrated in the spring and is usually observed by households with young girls. It’s also when many places across Japan put out beautiful tsurushi kazari (hanging decorations). This article introduces the Sagemon festival in the Yanagawa area of Fukuoka Prefecture, one of Japan’s three major tsurushi kazari celebrations in the country.
When it comes to spring in Kyoto, cherry blossom viewing is a must. Kyoto City is home to numerous cherry blossom spots, where various types of cherry blossoms, such as Somei Yoshino and weeping cherry trees, compete to bloom beautifully. After enjoying the splendid cherry blossoms, it's time to satisfy your appetite. Here are some recommended restaurants near famous cherry blossom viewing spots where you can stop by during your cherry blossom viewing outing.
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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