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Savor Spring with a Breeze! 5 Restaurants in Kanagawa Featuring Comfortable Open Terraces
Spring is definitely the most pleasant season of the year. The best place to dine at this time of year is at a restaurant with an open terrace. Enjoying a meal while feeling the spring breeze and the bright sunlight is a special experience. Here are five restaurants with an open terrace in Kanagawa Prefecture. Enjoy a spring day on the terrace of these restaurants with different atmospheres!
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5 Restaurants in the Honmachi and Yodoyabashi Area, Osaka, Offering Delicious Food and Ideal for Solo or Group Drinks
Unwind after a long day at work with a refreshing drink. It's helpful to know in advance which restaurants are perfect for such occasions. Here are five great spots in the Honmachi and Yodoyabashi areas of Osaka where you can enjoy a quick drink. This list features versatile options, ideal for solo outings or company parties!
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5 Restaurants Near Expo '70 Commemorative Park in Osaka, Perfect for Enjoying the Blossoming Flowers
Winter flowers are nice, but seeing many flowers bloom in the warm s truly exciting. At the Tulip Garden, located in the nature and culture garden in the Expo Commemorative Park in Osaka, the arrival of spring (from late March to late April) is the best time to see the tulips. Here are five restaurants that serve delicious food in this area. Enjoy both flowers and dumplings in this area!
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5 Osaka Restaurants Offering Delicious Sushi and a Luxurious Experience for Less Than 10,000 JPY
There are times when guests want to enjoy authentic, delicious sushi, but are worried about their finances. Here are 5 restaurants in Osaka that solve these worries and grant one's wishes for enjoying a luxurious feel for less than 10,000 JPY per person. This lineup features restaurants where one can thoroughly enjoy authentic sushi that shows off artisan skill, so be sure to drop by for some amazing sushi.
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5 Recommended Osaka Restaurants for Enjoying Smoked Cuisine and its Aromatic Delights
Smoked cuisine features flavors that change in various ways depending on the chips used and the time smoked. When guests try the delicious foods packed with the actual flavors of the ingredients, they'll understand why this kind of cuisine has so many fans. Here are 5 recommended restaurants for enjoying smoked cuisine in Osaka. Guests are sure to be addicted to the highly creative flavors!
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Hokuriku Shinkansen Grand Opening! Delight in Delicious Hokuriku Cuisine at These Toyama Restaurants
On March 16, 2024, the Hokuriku Shinkansen, which connects Tokyo and Kanazawa Stations, was extended to Tsuruga Station. It is easier than ever to reach the Hokuriku area. This location is a treasure trove of delicious foodstuffs, including fresh fish and mountain cuisine, as well as rice and Japanese sake brewed with the extensive water. Take the Shinkansen and embark on a journey to savor wonderful Hokuriku food.
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5 Must-Visit Restaurants in Ishikawa Offering Delicious Hokuriku Gourmet Food Along the Hokuriku Shinkansen Route
On March 16, 2024, the Hokuriku Shinkansen, which connects Tokyo and Kanazawa, was expanded to Tsuruga Station. Ishikawa currently has three new Shinkansen stations: Komatsu, Kagaonsen, and Awaraonsen. It is now simpler than ever to go to Hokuriku from the Kanto region. The Hokuriku area is a treasure trove of wonderful seafood and mountain cuisine, and here are 5 wonderful restaurants in Ishikawa worth taking the Shinkansen to.
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[Day 2] Enjoying Gourmet Food on a 2-Day Trip in Kanazawa, Where Old Townscapes Remain
In Kanazawa, where many beautiful traditional townhouses remain, one can feel the history. It's a place bustling with both inbound and domestic tourists, drawing visitors from all over the world. However, in the January 2024 earthquake, Kanazawa also experienced significant shaking, resulting in both human and material losses, as well as a wave of cancellations in the tourism sector. Now, three months after the earthquake, visiting Kanazawa gives the impression that it is gradually recovering its former appearance, possibly due to the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line and the support measures for the Hokuriku region. I will introduce a two-day trip focusing on the current Kanazawa, highlighting its wonderful restaurants and tourist spots.
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![[Day 1] Enjoying Gourmet Food on a 2-Day Trip in Kanazawa, Where Old Townscapes Remain](https://rimage.savorjapan.com/svj/image/discover_oishii_japan/2881/article_head_150x105z.jpg?t=1715805001)
[Day 1] Enjoying Gourmet Food on a 2-Day Trip in Kanazawa, Where Old Townscapes Remain
In Kanazawa, where many beautiful traditional townhouses remain, one can feel the history. It's a place bustling with both inbound and domestic tourists, drawing visitors from all over the world. However, in the January 2024 earthquake, Kanazawa also experienced significant shaking, resulting in both human and material losses, as well as a wave of cancellations in the tourism sector. Now, three months after the earthquake, visiting Kanazawa gives the impression that it is gradually recovering its former appearance, possibly due to the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line and the support measures for the Hokuriku region. we will introduce a two-day trip focusing on the current Kanazawa, highlighting its wonderful restaurants and tourist spots.
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Restaurants in Fukuoka Where You Can Enjoy Eel, Sushi, Yakiniku, and More Even for Lunch
Fukuoka is known for its casual and delightful specialties such as street food, ramen, and motsunabe. This time, we'll introduce five recommended restaurants for a slightly luxurious lunchtime in Fukuoka. These establishments not only offer delicious flavors but also provide satisfying portions and excellent value for money. From fresh seafood-rich Japanese cuisine to yakiniku, sushi, unagi, and cafes, you'll find your desired taste across a wide range of genres.
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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.