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14 Popular Restaurants in Onna, an Okinawa Resort
With its many hotels lining the coast, Onna village (Onna-son) is renowned as Okinawa's foremost resort. If you plan to stay there, check out this list of 14 recommended restaurants around Onna!
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14 Restaurants to Visit When Sightseeing Around Itsukushima Shrine in Miyajima, Hiroshima
This article will introduce 14 of the best restaurants to dine at when visiting the World Heritage Site, Itsukushima Shrine (Itsukushima Jinja), which is in Miyajima. You will no doubt love the Hiroshima-style cuisine that's on offer!
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16 Best Restaurants You Should Visit in Nara
Many world heritage sites are located in Nara, but there are also a lot of good restaurants there. Check out these recommended restaurants that are perfect for a meal when you visit Nara for sightseeing.
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13 Restaurants in Kyoto with Great Summer Cuisine
Kyoto summers are known for being hot and humid. As a result, Kyoto chefs have become masters at creating dishes that are refreshing and that bring relief from the heat. Check out this roundup of Kyoto's finest restaurants offering summer cuisine!
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15 Famous Japanese Cuisine Restaurants to Visit When in Hiroshima
Hiroshima Prefecture faces the Seto Inland Sea (Setonaikai), the largest inland sea in Japan, and is richly blessed with marine produce. For that reason, Hiroshima is home to many restaurants that offer delicious Japanese dishes made with seasonal ingredients including fresh seafood. Here are 15 restaurants that you'll definitely want to visit when you're in Hiroshima.
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The Ultimate List of 13 Restaurants & Cafes in Ikebukuro
Ikebukuro is the third largest ward in Tokyo. Scattered with an abundance of shopping facilities like Sunshine City, Tobu Department Store, and Parco, it’s a popular destination for locals and visitors alike! After a day of shopping, you'll want to take a coffee break or enjoy a delicious dinner - and there's plenty of options for you here! More of these places are starting to serve extremely popular desserts as well. Here is a list of the top 13 places to visit in Ikebukuro!
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Top 15 Restaurants in Hiraizumi, a World Heritage Site
Hiraizumi is a historical city in the southwestern part of Iwate Prefecture in the Tohoku region. It used to be the capital of Japan at one point in the past. In 2011, it was designated as a World Heritage Site due to its various ruins and temples, such as the Konjiki-do (Golden Hall) that was built in the late 11th - 12th century. This article will introduce the top 15 restaurants around Hiraizumi!
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13 Must-Try Restaurants When Visiting Mt. Fuji
Mt. Fuji is a top sightseeing location that became a World Heritage Site in 2013. To its south is Shizuoka Prefecture that's facing the sea, and to its north is Yamanashi Prefecture with its many lakes. Check out these 13 restaurants in Yamanashi Prefecture that you should dine at when visiting Mt. Fuji.
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15 Famous Japanese Restaurants to go to when Visiting Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto
Kiyomizu Temple (Kiyomizu-dera) is famous as the temple built overlooking a cliff. Visitors flock to the temple to see the panoramic view of Kyoto area from its platform. This article focuses on the top 15 famous restaurants, mostly serving Japanese seasonal cuisine that you can go to when visiting Kiyomizu Temple.
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Top 15 Summer Dining Destinations in Osaka
In Japan, there are lots of delicious foods that you can enjoy year-round, but it’s the season-limited dishes that are truly special. During the summer, cold dishes, as well as dishes made with highly nutritious ingredients that beat the summer heat, are among the top picks. Be sure to take notes on these top 15 restaurants!
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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.