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How to eat Shabu-shabu: A Guide to Japanese Hot Pot Heaven
What is shabu-shabu? Simply put, this mysteriously-named dish is a popular style of nabemono, or Japanese hot pot, featuring paper-thin slices of tender meat and fresh vegetables cooked together in a large open pot. Unlike other types of hot pot, where the ingredients are cooked together before serving, shabu-shabu ingredients are served raw and cooked tableside during the meal, similar to fondue.
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A Guide to Tonkatsu (Japanese Pork Cutlets)
Tonkatsu is a Japanese dish of a pork cutlet that has been coated in flaky panko breadcrumbs then deep-fried. Similar to a German schnitzel, tonkatsu was first served in Japan around the turn of the 20th century when Japanese restaurants began to offer more western-style food, known as “yoshoku”. Over time, tonkatsu has become one of Japan’s most commonly eaten dishes.
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Origami Chopstick Holder: Boat Instructions in 13 Easy Steps
While making your epicurean travels through the metropolitan hubs and back roads of Japan, you are likely to find yourself with a pair of bamboo chopsticks in hand. Whether dining in upscale eateries or hole-in-the-wall ramen shops, we invite you to add a dash of charm when dining out with chopstick holder origami. Keep reading below to learn how to make a whimsical origami boat or try your hand at the grandeur of Mount Fuji or a graceful swan.
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![Rooftop Beer Garden 2025 at [HUB sakuragicho CROSS GATE branch] with a panoramic view of Yokohama Minato Mirai nightscape](https://rimage.savorjapan.com/svj/image/discover_oishii_japan/6510/article_head_150x105z.jpg?t=1748998284)
Rooftop Beer Garden 2025 at [HUB sakuragicho CROSS GATE branch] with a panoramic view of Yokohama Minato Mirai nightscape
HUB sakuragicho CROSS GATE branch offers a panoramic night view of Yokohama Minato Mirai from every seat. This premium space with the best location hosts the 'Rooftop Area Beer Garden Plan' again this year, featuring all-you-can-drink Suntory draft beer, delicious cocktails, highballs, and food perfectly paired with alcohol such as sausages and roast beef.
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Experience an omakase course that resonates with the five senses in a serene Japanese-style space at Ginza Fujita, Tokyo Ginza
Since its establishment in 2022, Ginza Fujita has attracted attention as a hidden retreat for adults who love food. It is a restaurant where guests can enjoy Japanese cuisine that resonates with the five senses, prepared by a chef who honed their skills in Fukui Prefecture, known as a treasure trove of mountain and sea delicacies.
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In the heart of the city! Rooftop beer garden with a harbor breeze "MORE'S BBQ BEER GARDEN" | YOKOHAMA MORE'S Rooftop
"MORE'S BBQ BEER GARDEN", located on the rooftop of YOKOHAMA MORE'S just steps from Yokohama Station, offers a delightful experience. This year, themed "HARBOR BEACH CLUB" to evoke a summer breeze, it provides a comfortable and open atmosphere reminiscent of a beach resort. Guests can enjoy BBQ around the table alongside a colorful selection of deli dishes that blend food cultures from America, China, and more, reflecting Yokohama's unique character. This rooftop beer garden, where the maritime town's cultural fusion meets the relaxed vibe of a beach club, is a place for all generations to enjoy.
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Recommended Restaurants Around teamLab Planets TOKYO, Toyosu, and Tsukishima
teamLab Planets TOKYO in Toyosu is a popular museum composed of a vast art space and gardens, offering a full-body immersive experience. After enjoying such an extraordinary world, one would want to satisfy the heart with delicious meals. Although Toyosu has a modern urban impression, there are actually many restaurants where visitors can feel the traditional Japanese atmosphere. This time, recommended restaurants in the Toyosu area around teamLab Planets TOKYO and in Tsukishima, known for its nostalgic downtown charm, are introduced.
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5 Restaurants to Enjoy Delicious Steak in Akasaka, Tokyo
Akasaka in Tokyo, where skyscrapers line the streets, is an area dotted with shopping and gourmet facilities, as well as popular shrines and parks where one can take a break. In such Akasaka, five recommended restaurants where delicious steak can be enjoyed have been picked up. These wonderful restaurants are not only particular about dishes made with carefully selected beef but also about the atmosphere.
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10 Restaurants to Enjoy Japanese and Washoku Cuisine in Roppongi
Roppongi is a sophisticated area at the forefront of trends. It has many delicious restaurants and is a popular area among foreign tourists. When visiting Roppongi, this introduces recommended restaurants where one can enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine and washoku. These are all wonderful restaurants that will make the time in Japan even more special.
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Top 3 Recommended Buffet Breakfasts to Enjoy in Okinawa - Popular Restaurants in Naha, Nanjo, and Yomitan
This introduces buffet-style breakfasts in Naha, Nanjo, and Yomitan that are worth waking up early for. The appeal lies in freely enjoying dishes made with fresh local seafood, meat, and seasonal vegetables. Why not fully recharge your energy from the morning at an Okinawan resort and start sightseeing with vigor?
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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.