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Etiquette That You Need to Know Before Going to a Sushi Restaurant
Among the foods that bring pride to Japan, one particular food that should not be missed is sushi. To make the most out of your sushi dining experience, this article will feature the dos and don'ts involved with eating sushi in Japan - the home of authentic sushi.
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Top 15 Restaurants in Namba, Osaka as Chosen by a Popular Japanese Gourmet Website
Namba is located in "Minami" , which is one of Osaka's two major city centers. Namba is an area full of top-quality restaurants. Here are the top 15 of those restaurants, as rated by the popular Japanese gourmet website hitosara.
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15 Restaurants in Ikebukuro Recommended by Japanese Top Chefs
Ikebukuro is renowned for the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, where you can enjoy a variety of fascinating performances, as well as many unique otaku-themed shops. While you dive into Ikebukuro’s culture, you may also want to enjoy a meal in one of its many restaurants! Here is a list of 15 restaurants that were recommended by Japanese master chefs.
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10 Best Restaurants in Ueno to Go After Visit Ueno Zoo, Tokyo
Ueno is a beautiful area that's rich in culture and beauty, thanks to its museums and the zoo. You'll definitely need several hours to visit it entirely, so here is a list of delicious restaurants to have lunch or dinner, recommended by the best chefs in Japan.
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17 Best Sukiyaki Restaurants in Tokyo – Including All-You-Can-Eat and Affordable Options
There are so many restaurants offering meat dishes in Tokyo, but a much-loved classic of Japanese cuisine is, without a doubt, sukiyaki (hot pot stew). It is a delicacy consisting of beef seasoned with shoyu (soy sauce), which gives it a sweet and salty flavor. Here is a selection of 17 extremely popular sukiyaki restaurants in Tokyo that you'll want to visit at least once!
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10 Best Restaurants in Akihabara Recommended by Locals
Akihabara is possibly the most famous “electric town” in the world, and it's particularly famous for its otaku culture. Along with its gadget and otaku fame, it also offers numerous cheap and tasty dining options. Here are 10 best restaurants that come highly recommended by Akihabara locals.
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Now You Too Can Become a Ramen Connoisseur! The Complete Guide to Different Ramen Types
Although [Ramen] (noodles) is extremely popular among travelers visiting Japan, it seems that not many people actually know how many different types of ramen there are. In this article you will find a thorough introduction to as many types of ramen as possible!
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Top 13 Yakiniku Restaurants in Shinjuku Offering Premium Wagyu (Tokyo)
Wagyu (a type of high-quality beef) is known for its soft texture and rich umami (Japanese savory taste), a perfect balance that is highly regarded in the worldwide gourmet scene. If you are planning to go to Japan, particularly to Shinjuku in Tokyo, these 15 yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurants may come in handy. They offer a variety of choices of meat, including premium Wagyu brands such as Kobe and Yamagata beef.
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12 Best Yakiniku Restaurants in Tokyo For All-You-Can-Eat, Including Wagyu Picks
If you get hungry while sightseeing around Japan, it’s a given that you’d want to eat a lot of delicious food. In those cases, it’s recommended to go to a yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurant with an all-you-can-eat plan. By paying a flat fee, you can eat as much as you want within a time limit! Here are the top 12 yakiniku restaurants in Tokyo with all-you-can-eat plans.
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12 Izakaya in Fukuoka and Hakata with the Best Seafood!
Thanks to its proximity to the Genkai Sea, an area rich in fishing grounds, Fukuoka's culinary tradition includes not only tonkotsu (pork bone) ramen and motsunabe (offal stew), but also countless seafood delicacies! This article presents the selection of the best seafood izakaya! You'll definitely find the one for you!
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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.