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Warm and Satisfying! The Oden Culture of Japan and Famous Restaurants in Tokyo

Warm and Satisfying! The Oden Culture of Japan and Famous Restaurants in Tokyo

As the weather turns cold, restaurants all over Japan, especially in large cities like Tokyo, start to offer oden (Japanese hot pot stew). Some even put up flags at the storefront to attract customers. What is so special about the dish? What are the common ingredients? Read on to learn more about oden and the best places for it in Tokyo.

Top 5 Hot Pot Dishes in Japan! Famous Restaurants Recommended by Taiwanese Expats

Top 5 Hot Pot Dishes in Japan! Famous Restaurants Recommended by Taiwanese Expats

Winter is approaching, making it a great time for hot pot. For Japanese people, hot pot is always present in a family reunion, and it is also an indispensable dish at banquets. Widely known Japanese hot pot dishes include sukiyaki (beef and vegetable stew prepared by adding seasonings like soy sauce, cooking wine, and sugar to the broth in an iron pot) and shabu-shabu (sliced meat parboiled with vegetables and eaten with dipping sauce). Depending on the region, hot pot also reflects the characteristics of the local area! This article will introduce the history of Japanese hot pot, the top 5 Japanese hot pot dishes, and several recommended restaurants to help you gain a deeper understanding of Japanese hot pot.

Top 5 Hot Pot Dishes in Japan! Famous Restaurants Recommended by Taiwanese Expats

Top 5 Hot Pot Dishes in Japan! Famous Restaurants Recommended by Taiwanese Expats

Winter is approaching, making it a great time for hot pot. For Japanese people, hot pot is always present in a family reunion, and it is also an indispensable dish at banquets. Widely known Japanese hot pot dishes include sukiyaki (beef and vegetable stew prepared by adding seasonings like soy sauce, cooking wine, and sugar to the broth in an iron pot) and shabu-shabu (sliced meat parboiled with vegetables and eaten with dipping sauce). Depending on the region, hot pot also reflects the characteristics of the local area! This article will introduce the history of Japanese hot pot, the top 5 Japanese hot pot dishes, and several recommended restaurants to help you gain a deeper understanding of Japanese hot pot.

One Day Kyoto Food and Sightseeing Guide from an Australian Living in Kyoto

One Day Kyoto Food and Sightseeing Guide from an Australian Living in Kyoto

As an Australian who lives in Kyoto, I've played guide to visiting friends, family, and colleagues many times. In this article, I'd like to introduce my suggestions for a one day food-focused trip around Kyoto. Within one day, you can only scratch the surface of this ancient city, but with a little organization, you can see some great highlights. In this article, I'll recommend an efficient course through the Kyoto spots that visitors always tell me they like the best, with a focus on delicious places to eat at each stop.

One Day Kyoto Food and Sightseeing Guide from an Australian Living in Kyoto

One Day Kyoto Food and Sightseeing Guide from an Australian Living in Kyoto

As an Australian who lives in Kyoto, I've played guide to visiting friends, family, and colleagues many times. In this article, I'd like to introduce my suggestions for a one day food-focused trip around Kyoto. Within one day, you can only scratch the surface of this ancient city, but with a little organization, you can see some great highlights. In this article, I'll recommend an efficient course through the Kyoto spots that visitors always tell me they like the best, with a focus on delicious places to eat at each stop.

How to Eat Okonomiyaki in Japan

How to Eat Okonomiyaki in Japan

Okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) is more than just delicious Japanese soul food. A visit to an okonomiyaki restaurant can be a fun and memorable Japanese experience in and of itself. As the term "okonomi" means "as you like",  the name okonomiyaki translates to “cooked the way you like”. Like this name suggests, this is a very customizable dish! In this article, I'll break down the types of okonomiyaki you'll find in Japan and everything you need to know about how to order and eat it in a restaurant.

How to Eat Okonomiyaki in Japan

How to Eat Okonomiyaki in Japan

Okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) is more than just delicious Japanese soul food. A visit to an okonomiyaki restaurant can be a fun and memorable Japanese experience in and of itself. As the term "okonomi" means "as you like",  the name okonomiyaki translates to “cooked the way you like”. Like this name suggests, this is a very customizable dish! In this article, I'll break down the types of okonomiyaki you'll find in Japan and everything you need to know about how to order and eat it in a restaurant.

10 Best Tonkatsu Restaurants to Visit in Tokyo

10 Best Tonkatsu Restaurants to Visit in Tokyo

Of the wide range of meat dishes in Japan, tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet) is one of the most popular items, along with yakiniku (Japanese BBQ). The most common tonkatsu is pork deep fried in a batter of breadcrumbs and enjoyed with a sauce. The way the meat is cut and the sauces offered may differ by restaurant, so you can enjoy the variety. This article introduces ten select tonkatsu restaurants in Tokyo that are not to be missed!

10 Best Tonkatsu Restaurants to Visit in Tokyo

10 Best Tonkatsu Restaurants to Visit in Tokyo

Of the wide range of meat dishes in Japan, tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet) is one of the most popular items, along with yakiniku (Japanese BBQ). The most common tonkatsu is pork deep fried in a batter of breadcrumbs and enjoyed with a sauce. The way the meat is cut and the sauces offered may differ by restaurant, so you can enjoy the variety. This article introduces ten select tonkatsu restaurants in Tokyo that are not to be missed!

[Hokkaido] 10 Choice Restaurants for Tasty Seafood Lunches Under 2,000 JPY

[Hokkaido] 10 Choice Restaurants for Tasty Seafood Lunches Under 2,000 JPY

When it comes to sightseeing in Hokkaido, one of its features that draws people into the region is the delicious cuisine! Hokkaido is overflowing with tasty ingredients that are locally grown or bred, including vegetables, meat, and rice. However, something that you should not miss when you visit Hokkaido is fresh seafood. Having said that, below are 10 restaurants in the region where you can relish exquisite seafood lunch meals for less than 2,000 JPY.

[Hokkaido] 10 Choice Restaurants for Tasty Seafood Lunches Under 2,000 JPY

[Hokkaido] 10 Choice Restaurants for Tasty Seafood Lunches Under 2,000 JPY

When it comes to sightseeing in Hokkaido, one of its features that draws people into the region is the delicious cuisine! Hokkaido is overflowing with tasty ingredients that are locally grown or bred, including vegetables, meat, and rice. However, something that you should not miss when you visit Hokkaido is fresh seafood. Having said that, below are 10 restaurants in the region where you can relish exquisite seafood lunch meals for less than 2,000 JPY.

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