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12 Recommended Spots in Hakata to Enjoy Kyushu Cuisine
Hakata is home to the Fukuoka Tower, with its beautiful nighttime views, and Kushida Shrine, which is host to magnificent festivals, including the Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival. There is also a large collection of restaurants where you can taste the flavors of Kyushu, featuring items such as Fukuoka's representative dishes, motsunabe (offal hot pot) and gomasaba (blue mackerel). In fact, there are so many places that you may struggle to settle on somewhere to eat! That's where this guide to 12 restaurants and their unmissable dishes comes in. So, without further ado, here is Hakata's "ridiculously tasty" gourmet cuisine!
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Get Your Fill of Steak While Watching the Chef at Work! 5 Recommended Kobe Steak Restaurants in Sannomiya with Counter Seating
Kobe beef is one of Japan's Sandaigyu (three major beef brands). This meat preserves the lineage of Hyogo Prefecture's Tajima breed of cattle, and cannot be called "Kobe beef" without adhering to strict regulations. In fact, these standards for judging beef are the strictest in the world. Furthermore, the style of cooking the meat directly in front of customers seated at the counter originated in Kobe, so it's only natural that when eating a steak in Kobe, you expect to see a performance as well! Here is a collection of restaurants from around Sannomiya Station where you can experience Kobe beef with all five of your senses!
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10 Restaurants in Otaru Offering Excellent Gourmet Using the Freshest Ingredients
Hokkaido is a treasure trove of cuisine, and has many restaurants where you can fully savor fresh seafood. Its port city of Otaru is an area lined with numerous dining establishments offering exquisite dishes using abundant local Hokkaido produce. Here are some restaurants in Otaru that offer delicious dishes. Make sure to check these eating havens - some of which may even be surprising finds to the locals - when traveling to this city.
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If You Are Visiting Kawagoe, Don't Miss Out On These 11 Restaurants!
The city of Kawagoe in Saitama Prefecture is studded with a wide variety of cuisines that are all full of originality, from Italian or Japanese to creative cuisine. This article will introduce the top 11 restaurants of Kawagoe, all specifically reputed for their deliciousness. They are also all very particular about the ingredients used. Don't miss out on trying some exquisite cuisine at one of the listed restaurants during your next visit to Kawagoe!
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Nakameguro is Yakiniku Heaven! 13 Recommended Yakiniku Restaurants from the Well-known to Hidden Gems
Have you ever thought of eating yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) in Nakameguro? The area is a yakiniku heaven, with several well-known restaurants within easy walking distance of Naka-meguro Station. Here's a list of 13 delicious yakiniku spots, from famous ones to those that are lesser known. From restaurants with mass appeal to those that serve peculiar meats, you're sure to find one to suit your tastes, so please give them a try!
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Discover 8 Popular and Stylish Bakeries in Omotesando
Known for its fashionable shops, Omotesando is an extremely popular area for hanging out, and also happens to be where some of the best bakeries reside. This time around, you’ll be introduced to 8 of the most highly acclaimed bakeries in the area. These bakeries offer a great eat-in experience, but are also well-suited for takeouts if you’re looking to sample a couple bakeries or perhaps enjoy your baked goods at home. If you’re on the hunt for some freshly baked pastries, give some of these places a try!
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Discover Tokyo's French and Italian: 10 Notable Restaurants
Planning a trip to Tokyo and looking for something specific to eat? There are plenty of restaurants to suit every taste. Discover the best places to eat here, from the traditional meal and quintessentially comfort food to western-style dishes and varied ethnic cuisine.
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It is Spicy yet Savory! - The 10 Selected Restaurants with Spicy, Savory Dishes in Tokyo
“Spicy” is a relatively new taste in the Japanese kitchen. It was introduced into Japanese culture through other countries food cultures, like Indian, Thai, and Korean food. There are many dimensions to define “Spiciness,” so here are some spicy dishes bringing out its Savory Spiciness unique to its taste! Enjoy!
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Delicious Eats Galore! 1-Day Gourmet & Sightseeing Itinerary in Tokyo
Everyone knows Tokyo is home to a large variety of appealing dining spots. This article proposes a 1-day tour of some tourist attractions and fantastic restaurants in the city. Have fun visiting iconic sites and eating superb food!
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The Ultimate Guide to Kyoto's Specialties and Where to Eat Them
There are many local ingredients and regional dishes in Kyoto that have come about as a result of Kyoto's natural features, as well as its thousand-year-long history, including a time when it was the capital of Japan. If you're in town, these are the specialties you must try and the best restaurants that serve them!
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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.