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Food Guide: 20 Restaurants in Hokkaido to Try Its Many Delicacies

Food Guide: 20 Restaurants in Hokkaido to Try Its Many Delicacies

Blessed by its climate and environment, Hokkaido is rich in delicacies one can enjoy all year long. Fresh seafood such as crabs and Uni (Sea Urchin), top of the shelf meats such as Jingisukan (Mongolian Mutton Barbecue) and Tokachi pork, miso ramen, soup curry and so much more, just to name a few.
Introducing some highly recommended restaurants this time in Sapporo, Otaru, Hakodate and other locations in Hokkaido. Check the list out before you head on to your travels for the best gourmet experience you’ll have in Hokkaido!
10 Best Restaurants Around Shibuya Station, Now Trending as an Entertainment Hot Spot!

10 Best Restaurants Around Shibuya Station, Now Trending as an Entertainment Hot Spot!

It is not an exaggeration to say that the area around Shibuya Station is the most lively district in Tokyo right now, due to the urban redevelopment it's been going through. One after another, a lot of new facilities are making their appearance in the area: Shibuya's tallest shopping building "Shibuya Scramble Square", and the observation area on its 46th floor "SHIBUYA SKY", while Shibuya PARCO has just been renewed and reopened. Now that it's become such a hot spot, try these 10 recommended restaurants near Shibuya Station which are super easy to access during your shopping tour!

10 Best Restaurants Around Shibuya Station, Now Trending as an Entertainment Hot Spot!

10 Best Restaurants Around Shibuya Station, Now Trending as an Entertainment Hot Spot!

It is not an exaggeration to say that the area around Shibuya Station is the most lively district in Tokyo right now, due to the urban redevelopment it's been going through. One after another, a lot of new facilities are making their appearance in the area: Shibuya's tallest shopping building "Shibuya Scramble Square", and the observation area on its 46th floor "SHIBUYA SKY", while Shibuya PARCO has just been renewed and reopened. Now that it's become such a hot spot, try these 10 recommended restaurants near Shibuya Station which are super easy to access during your shopping tour!

10 Best Izakaya In Shinjuku With Menus For Multiple Languages

10 Best Izakaya In Shinjuku With Menus For Multiple Languages

The city of Shinjuku boasts one of Japan's largest and liveliest entertainment districts. At the same time, choosing a single restaurant among the thousands of options can be a difficult task to say the least. As such, this list of 10 recommended izakaya with multilingual menus should narrow down your choices to help you find carefree leisure alongside quality cuisine and sake selections.

[Okinawa] Don't Know Where to Go? Locals Are in Love With These Selected 15 Restaurants!

[Okinawa] Don't Know Where to Go? Locals Are in Love With These Selected 15 Restaurants!

Okinawa offers lots of recommended delicacies. Yakiniku, Okinawa soba, ramen, sushi and tonkatsu are just a few examples of an endless list. This article will introduce to you 15 recommended restaurants in Okinawa. Whether you're a first-timer or a frequent visitor, you will find these interesting!

A Complete Guide to the Origin and Taste of “Robatayaki”, the Local Delicacy of Japan’s Countryside!

A Complete Guide to the Origin and Taste of “Robatayaki”, the Local Delicacy of Japan’s Countryside!

The best way to taste the original freshness and sweetness of seafood, besides eating them raw, is grilling! In Japan, there is a cooking method called “robatayaki”, often shortened to “robata”. Select fresh seafood is grilled over hot charcoal in front of guests until the skin is crisp with a divine aroma, and they are then served directly to the diners. Imagine a large, fresh shrimp sizzling on a grill, and you can smell its rich aroma and see the juice dripping... Are you hungry yet? Let’s check out some places serving “robata” in Japan!

A Complete Guide to the Origin and Taste of “Robatayaki”, the Local Delicacy of Japan’s Countryside!

A Complete Guide to the Origin and Taste of “Robatayaki”, the Local Delicacy of Japan’s Countryside!

The best way to taste the original freshness and sweetness of seafood, besides eating them raw, is grilling! In Japan, there is a cooking method called “robatayaki”, often shortened to “robata”. Select fresh seafood is grilled over hot charcoal in front of guests until the skin is crisp with a divine aroma, and they are then served directly to the diners. Imagine a large, fresh shrimp sizzling on a grill, and you can smell its rich aroma and see the juice dripping... Are you hungry yet? Let’s check out some places serving “robata” in Japan!

[Tsukiji, Tokyo] Try One of Japan's Most Popular Noodle Dishes at a 180-Year-Old Soba Restaurant

[Tsukiji, Tokyo] Try One of Japan's Most Popular Noodle Dishes at a 180-Year-Old Soba Restaurant

When it comes to Japanese food, the first thing that comes to mind for many people is ramen or sushi, but soba, a popular buckwheat noodle dish that has been enjoyed by the Japanese since long ago, shouldn't be overlooked! As an Australian expat in Japan, I didn't have too many opportunities to eat soba back in my home country, so I wanted to look for a good spot in Tokyo. I'd only ever been to the Tsukiji area to eat sushi, and it's famed as a former fish market and its generous offerings of high-quality sushi. However, I recently learned that Tsukiji is also a great place to go to for an absolutely delicious bowl of soba. I visited the well-established soba restaurant Tsukiji Sarashina no Sato to get a taste of one of the country's most versatile and inspiring dishes. Keep reading more to learn about soba and my experience at this soba spot!

[Tsukiji, Tokyo] Try One of Japan's Most Popular Noodle Dishes at a 180-Year-Old Soba Restaurant

[Tsukiji, Tokyo] Try One of Japan's Most Popular Noodle Dishes at a 180-Year-Old Soba Restaurant

When it comes to Japanese food, the first thing that comes to mind for many people is ramen or sushi, but soba, a popular buckwheat noodle dish that has been enjoyed by the Japanese since long ago, shouldn't be overlooked! As an Australian expat in Japan, I didn't have too many opportunities to eat soba back in my home country, so I wanted to look for a good spot in Tokyo. I'd only ever been to the Tsukiji area to eat sushi, and it's famed as a former fish market and its generous offerings of high-quality sushi. However, I recently learned that Tsukiji is also a great place to go to for an absolutely delicious bowl of soba. I visited the well-established soba restaurant Tsukiji Sarashina no Sato to get a taste of one of the country's most versatile and inspiring dishes. Keep reading more to learn about soba and my experience at this soba spot!

[Find Your Favorite!] 12 Restaurant Categories You Must Know Before Traveling to Japan

[Find Your Favorite!] 12 Restaurant Categories You Must Know Before Traveling to Japan

There are so many different types of restaurants in Japan. Even if you narrow it down to Japanese delicacies, such as sushi, tempura and soba, the variety is huge and so it may become a little confusing when trying to look for a nice place to eat. This guide will introduce to you the categories and characteristics of the Japanese food you should be informed about before your departure! As long as you memorize the Japanese names you'll be able to find your favorite restaurant in no time!

[Find Your Favorite!] 12 Restaurant Categories You Must Know Before Traveling to Japan

[Find Your Favorite!] 12 Restaurant Categories You Must Know Before Traveling to Japan

There are so many different types of restaurants in Japan. Even if you narrow it down to Japanese delicacies, such as sushi, tempura and soba, the variety is huge and so it may become a little confusing when trying to look for a nice place to eat. This guide will introduce to you the categories and characteristics of the Japanese food you should be informed about before your departure! As long as you memorize the Japanese names you'll be able to find your favorite restaurant in no time!

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