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Enjoy Kanazawa Crab and Kaga Cuisine

Enjoy Kanazawa Crab and Kaga Cuisine

Kaga Province and Noto Peninsula once flourished as the harbor for food and trade coming in from the Sea of Japan. These two areas are now a part of Ishikawa Prefecture, a land blessed with bountiful seas and mountains, as well as the right environment for growing food, resulting in easy access to fresh and seasonal ingredients. Read on to find out more about restaurants that use these ingredients to make incredible Kaga cuisine, and where you can enjoy flavorful snow crab, a classic winter delicacy from the Sea of Japan.
12 Recommended Spots in Hakata to Enjoy Kyushu Cuisine

12 Recommended Spots in Hakata to Enjoy Kyushu Cuisine

Hakata is home to the Fukuoka Tower, with its beautiful nighttime views, and Kushida Shrine, which is host to magnificent festivals, including the Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival. There is also a large collection of restaurants where you can taste the flavors of Kyushu, featuring items such as Fukuoka's representative dishes, motsunabe (offal hot pot) and gomasaba (blue mackerel). In fact, there are so many places that you may struggle to settle on somewhere to eat! That's where this guide to 12 restaurants and their unmissable dishes comes in. So, without further ado, here is Hakata's "ridiculously tasty" gourmet cuisine!

12 Recommended Spots in Hakata to Enjoy Kyushu Cuisine

12 Recommended Spots in Hakata to Enjoy Kyushu Cuisine

Hakata is home to the Fukuoka Tower, with its beautiful nighttime views, and Kushida Shrine, which is host to magnificent festivals, including the Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival. There is also a large collection of restaurants where you can taste the flavors of Kyushu, featuring items such as Fukuoka's representative dishes, motsunabe (offal hot pot) and gomasaba (blue mackerel). In fact, there are so many places that you may struggle to settle on somewhere to eat! That's where this guide to 12 restaurants and their unmissable dishes comes in. So, without further ado, here is Hakata's "ridiculously tasty" gourmet cuisine!

Get Your Fill of Steak While Watching the Chef at Work! 5 Recommended Kobe Steak Restaurants in Sannomiya with Counter Seating

Get Your Fill of Steak While Watching the Chef at Work! 5 Recommended Kobe Steak Restaurants in Sannomiya with Counter Seating

Kobe beef is one of Japan's Sandaigyu (three major beef brands). This meat preserves the lineage of Hyogo Prefecture's Tajima breed of cattle, and cannot be called "Kobe beef" without adhering to strict regulations. In fact, these standards for judging beef are the strictest in the world. Furthermore, the style of cooking the meat directly in front of customers seated at the counter originated in Kobe, so it's only natural that when eating a steak in Kobe, you expect to see a performance as well! Here is a collection of restaurants from around Sannomiya Station where you can experience Kobe beef with all five of your senses!

Get Your Fill of Steak While Watching the Chef at Work! 5 Recommended Kobe Steak Restaurants in Sannomiya with Counter Seating

Get Your Fill of Steak While Watching the Chef at Work! 5 Recommended Kobe Steak Restaurants in Sannomiya with Counter Seating

Kobe beef is one of Japan's Sandaigyu (three major beef brands). This meat preserves the lineage of Hyogo Prefecture's Tajima breed of cattle, and cannot be called "Kobe beef" without adhering to strict regulations. In fact, these standards for judging beef are the strictest in the world. Furthermore, the style of cooking the meat directly in front of customers seated at the counter originated in Kobe, so it's only natural that when eating a steak in Kobe, you expect to see a performance as well! Here is a collection of restaurants from around Sannomiya Station where you can experience Kobe beef with all five of your senses!

10 Restaurants in Otaru Offering Excellent Gourmet Using the Freshest Ingredients

10 Restaurants in Otaru Offering Excellent Gourmet Using the Freshest Ingredients

Hokkaido is a treasure trove of cuisine, and has many restaurants where you can fully savor fresh seafood. Its port city of Otaru is an area lined with numerous dining establishments offering exquisite dishes using abundant local Hokkaido produce. Here are some restaurants in Otaru that offer delicious dishes. Make sure to check these eating havens - some of which may even be surprising finds to the locals - when traveling to this city.

10 Restaurants in Otaru Offering Excellent Gourmet Using the Freshest Ingredients

10 Restaurants in Otaru Offering Excellent Gourmet Using the Freshest Ingredients

Hokkaido is a treasure trove of cuisine, and has many restaurants where you can fully savor fresh seafood. Its port city of Otaru is an area lined with numerous dining establishments offering exquisite dishes using abundant local Hokkaido produce. Here are some restaurants in Otaru that offer delicious dishes. Make sure to check these eating havens - some of which may even be surprising finds to the locals - when traveling to this city.

If You Are Visiting Kawagoe, Don't Miss Out On These 11 Restaurants!

If You Are Visiting Kawagoe, Don't Miss Out On These 11 Restaurants!

The city of Kawagoe in Saitama Prefecture is studded with a wide variety of cuisines that are all full of originality, from Italian or Japanese to creative cuisine. This article will introduce the top 11 restaurants of Kawagoe, all specifically reputed for their deliciousness. They are also all very particular about the ingredients used. Don't miss out on trying some exquisite cuisine at one of the listed restaurants during your next visit to Kawagoe!

If You Are Visiting Kawagoe, Don't Miss Out On These 11 Restaurants!

If You Are Visiting Kawagoe, Don't Miss Out On These 11 Restaurants!

The city of Kawagoe in Saitama Prefecture is studded with a wide variety of cuisines that are all full of originality, from Italian or Japanese to creative cuisine. This article will introduce the top 11 restaurants of Kawagoe, all specifically reputed for their deliciousness. They are also all very particular about the ingredients used. Don't miss out on trying some exquisite cuisine at one of the listed restaurants during your next visit to Kawagoe!

Nakameguro is Yakiniku Heaven! 13 Recommended Yakiniku Restaurants from the Well-known to Hidden Gems

Nakameguro is Yakiniku Heaven! 13 Recommended Yakiniku Restaurants from the Well-known to Hidden Gems

Have you ever thought of eating yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) in Nakameguro? The area is a yakiniku heaven, with several well-known restaurants within easy walking distance of Naka-meguro Station. Here's a list of 13 delicious yakiniku spots, from famous ones to those that are lesser known. From restaurants with mass appeal to those that serve peculiar meats, you're sure to find one to suit your tastes, so please give them a try!

Nakameguro is Yakiniku Heaven! 13 Recommended Yakiniku Restaurants from the Well-known to Hidden Gems

Nakameguro is Yakiniku Heaven! 13 Recommended Yakiniku Restaurants from the Well-known to Hidden Gems

Have you ever thought of eating yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) in Nakameguro? The area is a yakiniku heaven, with several well-known restaurants within easy walking distance of Naka-meguro Station. Here's a list of 13 delicious yakiniku spots, from famous ones to those that are lesser known. From restaurants with mass appeal to those that serve peculiar meats, you're sure to find one to suit your tastes, so please give them a try!

Discover 8 Popular and Stylish Bakeries in Omotesando

Discover 8 Popular and Stylish Bakeries in Omotesando

Known for its fashionable shops, Omotesando is an extremely popular area for hanging out, and also happens to be where some of the best bakeries reside. This time around, you’ll be introduced to 8 of the most highly acclaimed bakeries in the area. These bakeries offer a great eat-in experience, but are also well-suited for takeouts if you’re looking to sample a couple bakeries or perhaps enjoy your baked goods at home. If you’re on the hunt for some freshly baked pastries, give some of these places a try!

Discover 8 Popular and Stylish Bakeries in Omotesando

Discover 8 Popular and Stylish Bakeries in Omotesando

Known for its fashionable shops, Omotesando is an extremely popular area for hanging out, and also happens to be where some of the best bakeries reside. This time around, you’ll be introduced to 8 of the most highly acclaimed bakeries in the area. These bakeries offer a great eat-in experience, but are also well-suited for takeouts if you’re looking to sample a couple bakeries or perhaps enjoy your baked goods at home. If you’re on the hunt for some freshly baked pastries, give some of these places a try!

It is Spicy yet Savory! - The 10 Selected Restaurants with Spicy, Savory Dishes in Tokyo

It is Spicy yet Savory! - The 10 Selected Restaurants with Spicy, Savory Dishes in Tokyo

“Spicy” is a relatively new taste in the Japanese kitchen. It was introduced into Japanese culture through other countries food cultures, like Indian, Thai, and Korean food. There are many dimensions to define “Spiciness,” so here are some spicy dishes bringing out its Savory Spiciness unique to its taste! Enjoy!

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