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A restaurant in Namba that visitors want to visit after enjoying the Osaka-Kansai Expo!
The Osaka-Kansai Expo, scheduled to be held in 2025, is a major event that will attract a large number of visitors from around the world to Osaka Prefecture. The diverse attractions of Osaka will also enhance the excitement of the expo. After enjoying various events, exhibitions, and entertainment at the venue, visitors can indulge in Osaka's culinary delights. This time, five recommended izakayas have been selected from an area rich in Osaka's culture.
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Recommended restaurants around the station that visitors should visit when in Fukuoka and Hakata.
Hakata, known as the most famous entertainment district in Kyushu, has prospered as a merchant city, with easy access from Hakata Airport and Hakata Station on the Shinkansen. Nakasu, lined with many food stalls, is the center of gourmet cuisine and one of the tourist attractions. After visiting popular spots such as Ohori Park, Fukuoka Tower, and Canal City Hakata, guests can fully enjoy the food of Hakata!
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5 Restaurants in Mie Where Visitors Can Enjoy Authentic Matsusaka Beef
When it comes to delicious beef in Japan, Matsusaka beef is undoubtedly one of the names that comes up. The high-quality marbling and melt-in-your-mouth texture are sure to impress anyone who tries it! This time, five restaurants where visitors can enjoy Matsusaka beef in its home region of Mie Prefecture have been picked. The various menus, including yakiniku, French cuisine, and shabu-shabu, showcase the high quality of Matsusaka beef and are a must-try!
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5 Recommended Restaurants Around Lake Kawaguchi and Lake Yamanaka in Yamanashi
With Mt. Fuji visible across the lake and cherry blossoms in full bloom, this is the beauty of spring in Japan! Would they like to visit this stunning landscape? Here are some recommended restaurants around Lake Kawaguchi and Lake Yamanaka at the foot of Mt. Fuji. They can enjoy popular dishes like Japanese Black steak, as well as menu items inspired by Mt. Fuji, adding a wonderful page to their travel experience.
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5 Selected Restaurants to Enjoy High-Quality Japanese Cuisine in Ginza, Tokyo
Ginza, a representative bustling district of Japan, is lined with numerous high-end brand shops from around the world, serving as a hub for culture, fashion, and commerce. Here, we introduce restaurants where one can enjoy high-quality Japanese cuisine in this sophisticated area. We have carefully selected only those restaurants that are not only delicious but also stylish and comfortable. If one visits Ginza, they should definitely stop by.
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6 Selected Sushi Restaurants in Tokyo Where One Can Enjoy Artisan Skills and Authentic Flavors
Sushi made with fish caught from Tokyo Bay has long been referred to as Edomae sushi, and with its large fish markets, Tokyo is the home of sushi. This time, we will introduce sushi restaurants where guests can enjoy a range of options from omakase courses to casual standing sushi bars, tailored to their style. If you are looking to eat sushi in Tokyo, be sure to use this as a reference.
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5 Best Restaurants in Kawagoe, Saitama for Unagi and Local Cuisine
About 30 minutes from central Tokyo, Kawagoe City, which once flourished as a castle town and still retains the atmosphere of Edo, is a popular tourist destination known as "Koedo." It is also recognized as a gourmet city with many delicious restaurants. Among them, 5 recommended places have been carefully selected, offering traditional Japanese cuisine, eel, sushi, and Western dishes unique to Japan. After strolling through the retro streets, visitors can enjoy a delightful meal.
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The top 5 high-quality wagyu yakiniku restaurants to visit in Tokyo
Many people may agree that when visiting Japan, they cannot miss out on wagyu barbecue. Wagyu is praised for its tenderness and well-balanced marbling, qualities that are not found in beef from outside Japan, making it a popular luxury ingredient even overseas. The barbecue restaurants introduced here are all sophisticated establishments in Tokyo where you can enjoy high-quality wagyu not only in barbecue but also in sushi and other dishes.
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Best Restaurants for Lunch and Dinner Near Ueno and the Tokyo National Museum
If one visits Ueno in Tokyo, how about experiencing cultural treasures such as Japanese art and archaeological artifacts at the Tokyo National Museum, which is the oldest museum in Japan? After enjoying a satisfying viewing experience, one should also fill their stomach. Here are some carefully selected restaurants in the area where one can enjoy delicious lunch and dinner.
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5 Selected Restaurants in Kanagawa, Yokohama to Enjoy Wagyu Steak and Yakiniku
Yokohama, a port town with many attractions such as Chinatown, Yamashita Park, and the Yokohama Landmark Tower, is one of Japan's top tourist spots, attracting numerous visitors from both domestic and international locations. This time, five restaurants where one can enjoy steak and grilled meat in Yokohama are introduced. Each of these places is particular about their ingredients, cooking methods, and seasonings. Let's indulge in the exquisite Japanese Wagyu.
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Tokyo Area
Japan's largest city, Tokyo, is the center of culinary culture in Japan. Countless Tokyo restaurants serve every kind of food imaginable and the Toyosu fish market keeps restaurants stocked with the nation's finest fish.
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Near Tokyo
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.
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Kyoto and Osaka Area
The cities of Kyoto and Osaka, together with their surrounding areas, have greatly influenced Japan's culinary culture since the 7th Century. The region is renowned for its entertainment, Kobe beef, and wide-ranging traditional dishes.
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Hokkaido Area
The island of Hokkaido is home to wide-ranging produce of the finest quality, such as rice, meat, vegetables, fish and fruit. Popular dishes from Hokkaido include robatayaki (food slowly roasted on skewers) and Sapporo miso ramen.
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Northern Honshu (Tohoku)
The northern end of Japan's main island, Honshu, is renowned for its seasonal fruit and vegetables, nation-leading harvest of fish (especially tuna from Ohma), and delicious beef from Yonezawa, Sendai and Yamagata.
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Central Honshu (Chubu)
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. Delicious Hida beef, world-famous Mount Fuji and many acclaimed sake breweries are in Chubu.
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Western Honshu (Chugoku)
Chugoku, on the southwest of Japan's main island, is rich with diverse produce. Many of its products are praised as Japan's best, including Matsuba crabs from Tottori and oysters from Hiroshima. Its pears and muscats are also top grade.
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Shikoku
The mild climate of Shikoku is ideal for growing citrus fruit such as sudachi. Shikoku is also famous for Sanuki udon noodles, huge yields of tiger prawn from Ehime Prefecture and the best torafugu (tiger globefish) in the country.
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Kyushu
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.
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Okinawa and Southeast Islands
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.