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11 Delicious Cafes in the Umeda Area
Whatever the reason, be it business or pleasure, hordes of people end up passing through Umeda, Osaka, every day. While there, one might as well have a good meal or find a nice place with a view to take a break between errands. Umeda offers unlimited options for that, so here is a roundup of some great cafes that you might find interesting. Whether you're into healthy sweets or prefer something rich and loaded with toppings, you are sure to find the place for you!
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15 Recommended Okonomiyaki Restaurants in Umeda
Umeda, which was recently redeveloped, is a part of Osaka that has both vestiges of the good old days and aspects that look like the near future. It is a fun area to stroll around in, and it's where you'll find many visitors from abroad. When you get hungry from walking around, what better dish to fill your tummy with than okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake)? Umeda's famous for it! This article introduces some of the top okonomiyaki restaurants, including some that are particular about their ingredients and others that place special emphasis on their batter.
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8 Yakiniku Restaurants in Umeda with Quality Meat and Great Value for Money (Osaka)
When you’re in Umeda, Osaka, and are in the mood for some delicious meat, these are the yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurants to visit! Check out these restaurants that offer quality meat at amazing prices. They’ll have something suitable for you, whether you’re looking for fresh A5-rank meat or fresh horumon (offal)! Bring along your family, friends, or significant other!
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12 Shinsaibashi Cafes Representing the Bustling City of Osaka
Located at the heart of Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street, Shinsaibashi is a bustling area representative of Osaka, with department stores, specialty stores, and luxury brand shops. It is the dream for many to have a store in Shinsaibashi. In this busy area, one’s always looking for a spot to take a short rest while shopping or for a meeting place. Here is an introduction to 12 cafes around Shinsaibashi. It's up to you to discover your favorite!
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Gateway to the South: Top 16 Places to Eat Lunch in Namba
Namba is one of Osaka’s two largest shopping districts. Its location makes it a gateway to the bustling downtown of Osaka for most people who live in the city. In contrast to the long-standing and high-class establishments of the nearby Shinsaibashi, Namba has a wide variety of eating places. One of the trademarks of Namba is a large moving crab signboard that belongs to the restaurant, Kani Doraku. This article introduces the top 16 places to eat lunch in Namba. Please find your favorite!
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Great Spots for Restaurant Dates in Ueno
Ueno District. Home to Ueno Zoo, which is well-known for its pandas, and Ameya-yokocho - a street market district which developed out of the black market that arose after World War II. This popular market district is filled with shops offering everything: from confectioneries to shoes and even military surplus equipment, not to mention the recent surge in the numbers of newly opened branches of foreign restaurants. Why not bring that special someone to Ueno to enjoy the unpretentious, down-to-earth atmosphere, as well as the great restaurants that the area has to offer?
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18 Cafes in Yoyogi that You'll Want to Visit Repeatedly
Yoyogi is close to Shinjuku and Harajaku, and is easily accessible from many different places. It's a perfect location for young people. With many preparatory schools, vocational schools, high schools, and universities around, it's an area that is frequented by many students. Check out these carefully selected cafes that are perfect for relaxing in the Yoyogi area. You'll definitely want to visit them when you go to Yoyogi!
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Specially Hand-picked! Top 18 Places to have Lunch in Akihabara
The world’s leading electric town, Akihabara, not only attracts a lot of tourists from Japan, but also from around the world. It is a shopping haven with stores selling electrical appliances, as well as craft goods and so on. It definitely is a place that most people want to visit at least once in their lives. However the fact that Akihabara also has an abundance of amazing eateries often gets forgotten. This list introduces 18 of the top places to eat in Akihabara. Why not drop by one of these places if you are in Akihabara for some shopping?
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Looking for Delicious Meat in a Fancy Place? Here Are 12 Meat Bars in Shinjuku!
Shinjuku, the town that never sleeps. Thousands of restaurants stand side by side here, but this article will focus on the best meat restaurants in the area. These are a must for anyone in search of a nice place to enjoy good meat and sake (Japanese alcohol)!
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15 Restaurants in Kyoto Recommended by Japanese Master Chefs
Kyoto is not only the city of Japanese cultural assets, like its many historic monuments and art objects, but it also boasts a rich and ancient culinary tradition. Check this list of 15 restaurants of the former capital that are recommended by the top chefs of Japan.
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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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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, 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.