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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When people in Japan think of Mie, Matsusaka beef often comes to mind. One of the best ways to savor world-famous beef brands from Mie, such as Matsusaka beef and Iga beef, is with a hot pot stew called sukiyaki. If you want to try it, here is a list of popular restaurants in Mie that make fantastic sukiyaki. Enjoy the melt-in-the-mouth deliciousness of premium meats!
Takayama is located in the hinterland of the Hida area in Gifu Prefecture. Its flourishing past as a castle town made it also known as "the little Kyoto of Gifu". Today, it's a tourist hotspot crowded with people eager to enjoy its stunning nature and old townscape that still holds the evocative atmosphere of the past. Takayama also boasts a large number of delicious local specialties. If you're visiting Hida Takayama, make sure you drop by one of these restaurants and have its famous [Hida Beef] or [Takayama Ramen].
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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