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15 Best Izakaya in Tokyo that Serve Delicious Sashimi
Tokyo, a gourmet paradise, is home to countless restaurants where skilled chefs prepare sashimi from the freshest seafood. This updated list features 15 of the best izakaya in Tokyo where you can savor truly exquisite sashimi.
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A Guide to Japanese Gyoza
Everyone loves gyoza (dumplings), right? “Wanna going to eat some gyoza?” is a common phrase that can be heard all over Japan as families go to eat out, people go for a drink on their way home from work, and couples on dates. But did you know that the gyoza you know, and love may take on a little different form in different parts of the country? Allow this article to introduce the places which sell the local gyoza of their area!
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Taste Kamakura Sweets! 11 Recommended Spots for Your Coffee Break or to Eat While Walking
Kamakura is a top tourist destination. Locations by the sea, shrines, temples, historical buildings, and streets lined with stylish variety stores and cafes make it the perfect place to take a stroll. Kamakura is also a sweets heaven! Starting from Japanese sweets, homemade senbei (rice crackers), churros, and delicious soft serve take a nice walk around its beautiful townscape and enjoy the unique desserts offered by its many eateries, including a relaxing taro-themed cafe!
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[2018 Edition] 15 Delicious Restaurants in the Kamakura and Enoshima Area
Kanagawa Prefecture's Kamakura and Enoshima area is home to many restaurants that make use of special ingredients and local produce. Here's a 2018 edition list of 15 recommended restaurants.
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15 Ultimate Ramen Spots in Japan
Ramen is a dish that evolved to match Japan’s unique culture, and currently, there are many varieties of ramen available. In fact, each region of Japan has its ramen battleground, and the number of ramen restaurants is countless. Here is a thorough roundup of the top 15 ramen spots in the whole country.
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[Osaka Castle, Dotonbori, Tsutenkaku] Enjoy the Sights and Flavors of Osaka in One Day
Osaka is known as a gourmet town. Also, with its many scenic attractions and shopping spots, the city is a popular destination for travelers. If you're planning to have a one-day sightseeing and food tour in Osaka, let this list of activities and places guide you.
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Top Lunch Spots in Famous Tourist Locations of Kyoto
Kyoto - a leading tourist destination in Japan. There are naturally many picturesque spots for tourists to see, as well as delicious foods you must try. Here are some recommendations for Kyoto’s best tourist locations and lunch spots in the surrounding area.
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10 Late-Night Tokyo Bars for an After Dinner Drink
Tokyo offers countless places to have fun all night long. Taking a trip is about enjoying yourself, and it would be a shame to miss out here! The following locations are perfect for getting a drink after a meal, and also offer many food options themselves.
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Enjoy Kanazawa Crab and Kaga Cuisine
Kaga Province and Noto Peninsula once flourished as the harbor for food and trade coming in from the Sea of Japan. These two areas are now a part of Ishikawa Prefecture, a land blessed with bountiful seas and mountains, as well as the right environment for growing food, resulting in easy access to fresh and seasonal ingredients. Read on to find out more about restaurants that use these ingredients to make incredible Kaga cuisine, and where you can enjoy flavorful snow crab, a classic winter delicacy from the Sea of Japan.
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Recommended by the Locals! Local Cuisine of Nagoya that Shouldn't Be Missed!
If you're travelling around central Japan, you'll definitely come across Nagoya in transit. However, not only is it a transportation hub, it's a popular spot for business trips as well. Since you're here already, it'd be a waste not to enjoy the local cuisine. Read on to find the perfect place for business dinners, sightseeing trips, and even a taste of the local delights.
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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.