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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Right next door to Tokyo, Yokohama is a popular day trip destination. The Chinatown and Bay areas are both filled with attractions and stylish shops. With no shortage of fantastic restaurants to choose from, we've rounded up fifteen of the best, particularly in and around the Minato Mirai area.
Whenever anyone mentions Fukuoka Prefecture, most people will start smacking their lips at the delicious food they can have there. Motsu nabe (offal hot pot), mizutaki (lightly flavored hot pot), mentaiko (seasoned cod roe), Hakata ramen (noodles), fresh seafood and much more: everything is delicious and cheap, which is why Fukuoka cuisine has an enthusiastic fan base from all over the country. This list of 14 restaurants focuses on what is considered to be a soul food for Fukuoka locals: motsu nabe. Don't miss the authentic version of this dish when traveling to Hakata and Nakasu!
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.
