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SHOGUN Menu Event at Daimaru Tokyo: Indulge in an Exquisite Japanese Culinary Experience Exclusive to Daimaru Tokyo!
Nestled adjacent to Tokyo Station, the gateway to this majestic city, Daimaru Tokyo will host the splendid "SHOGUN Menu" at its renowned 12th and 13th-floor restaurants. For a limited time, 12 distinguished restaurants within Daimaru Tokyo will present the SHOGUN Menu, an elevated version of their standard offerings, enhanced in both quality and quantity to delight international visitors. With an array of pairing menus and side dishes to choose from, the choices are endless. Relish the opulent flavors that can only be experienced at Daimaru Tokyo.
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5 Recommended Restaurants to Visit During Your Trip to Okinawa
Okinawa Prefecture, consisting of islands such as the main island of Okinawa and the Sakishima Islands, is a premier tourist destination visited by many people from both Japan and abroad. It has a unique culture and offers foods that can only be found in Okinawa. Here, we introduce restaurants you should definitely visit when you come to Okinawa. Enjoy dishes that give you a taste of Okinawa's distinctiveness.
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Recommended restaurants at Amu Plaza Hakata directly connected to Hakata Station
Restaurants near the station are convenient for meals while traveling. The area around Hakata Station, where many people come and go daily for tourism and business, is a gourmet town filled with restaurants. This time, we introduce recommended restaurants within the directly connected Amu Plaza Hakata, which not only offer great food but also a pleasant atmosphere. These restaurants allow you to fully enjoy gourmet experiences at your travel destination, whether you prefer a hearty meal or something lighter.
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A must-visit during your sightseeing! International gourmet restaurants located within Amu Plaza Hakata, directly connected to Hakata Station
With its excellent accessibility, directly connected to JR Hakata Station, 'Amu Plaza Hakata' is a great place to stop by during your Shinkansen waiting time or while sightseeing in Hakata. The 9th and 10th floors are gourmet floors with a wide variety of restaurants offering diverse cuisines. This time, we will introduce five restaurants where you can enjoy dishes from various countries such as China, Korea, and Mexico. Each restaurant is wonderful, with a focus on both the food and the atmosphere, so be sure to visit when you come to Hakata.
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5 Recommended Restaurants to Visit in Hiroshima
Hiroshima Prefecture, where both the Seto Inland Sea and the Chugoku Mountains are located, offers the blessings of both the sea and the mountains. With many attractions such as the Peace Memorial Park and Miyajima, it attracts numerous tourists from both domestic and international locations. This time, we will introduce recommended restaurants that you should visit when you come to Hiroshima. Enjoy Hiroshima's delicious offerings, including Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, fish from the Seto Inland Sea, and Hiroshima beef.
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A restaurant in Kobe where one can enjoy delicious Kobe beef steak
When visiting Japan, many people express a desire to try 'Kobe Beef.' In Kobe, the home of this delicacy, there are numerous restaurants where one can enjoy the highest quality 'Kobe Beef.' From these, we have selected five particularly recommended restaurants. Experience the exquisite sweetness of the refined fat, the smooth texture and the exceptional flavor that is unique to 'Kobe Beef.'
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Delicious! Fun! And cheap! Let's experience an izakaya in Tokyo!
The charm of an izakaya lies in the ability to enjoy a variety of dishes and drinks at reasonable prices in a relaxed atmosphere. From the numerous izakayas in Tokyo, we have selected various types of izakayas that overseas guests can visit without hesitation. Let's go and experience the Japanese culture of izakaya right away.
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Italian Restaurants to Try in Osaka: From Casual to High-End
Osaka, the second largest city after Tokyo, is known as a food lover's paradise, so much so that there is a saying 'kuidaore,' which means to spend extravagantly on food. In such a city, we introduce recommended Italian restaurants that shine with a uniquely Japanese essence. From casual spots to high-end establishments, why not visit the restaurants where gourmet-loving Osakans gather?
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5 Selected Japanese Restaurants in Osaka to Enjoy Seasonal Seafood
One of the pleasures of traveling in Japan is enjoying seafood cuisine. Japan, being an island nation surrounded by the sea, is abundant in fresh seafood. In Japanese cuisine, seafood is prepared in a variety of ways, including sashimi and sushi, which are enjoyed raw, as well as being boiled, grilled, or steamed. Let's indulge in seasonal seafood dishes in Osaka, a city once known as the 'kitchen of the nation.'
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Recommended for Dinner in Ginza! 5 Restaurants Full of Charm in Both Cuisine and Atmosphere
Ginza is a sophisticated district lined with high-end brand stores and long-established famous restaurants. If one visits Ginza, they would surely want to enjoy a special dinner at a restaurant with a great atmosphere. The delicious dishes created from carefully selected ingredients and masterful techniques, the high-quality spaces and locations that promise moments of bliss. We have selected five restaurants from different genres, each overflowing with its own unique charm.
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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.