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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Kyoto is one of Japan's most popular spots for cherry blossom viewing, or "hanami". As Japan's capital for 1,000 years, Kyoto is rich with gorgeous historical scenery that elevates the beauty of Japan's cherry blossom trees. As an Australian in Kyoto, I've shown visitors around town during cherry blossom season many times. Here is my one-day flower viewing itinerary for enjoying Kyoto in bloom!
An important part of Japan's rich food culture is taking advantage of the season's fresh ingredients, so it's a great idea to be aware of what's in season when you visit. Eating seasonally is also a way to immerse yourself more deeply in a sense of Japan's nature and culture while you travel. From warm, home-style cooking, street foods, and seasonal fruits and vegetables, here are my picks for the foods to try during winter in Japan.
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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