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5 Recommended Restaurants to Visit While Touring Okinawa-Naha
Naha City, the heart of Okinawa Prefecture, is a city with many attractive tourist spots. Not only for sightseeing, but we also want visitors to enjoy memorable gourmet experiences. Therefore, we have selected restaurants in Naha City that offer unpretentious, authentic flavors. These five restaurants continue to captivate everyone from locals to tourists.
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A Must-Visit When in Kumamoto! Recommended Restaurants Where One Can Be Healed and Satisfied by Deliciousness | Kumamoto
Blessed with abundant nature and many scenic spots that soothe the soul, Kumamoto is also attractive for its ingredients and local Sake, nurtured by nature. This time, we introduce 5 restaurants in Kumamoto city that uses locally produced Wagyu and carefully selected ingredients to offer creatively crafted dishes. Relax and enjoy a delightful moment in Kumamoto.
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Restaurants in Fukuoka serving exquisite Wagyu steak, ideal for dates and anniversaries
Blessed with abundant ingredients and popular as a gourmet area, Fukuoka offers plenty of delicious food options. Among them, there are several restaurants that pride themselves on their carefully selected Wagyu beef dishes. Here, not only the cuisine but also the calm atmosphere and high-quality hospitality are delightful. We recommend five such restaurants, perfect for visiting with someone special.
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5 Recommended Restaurants for Savoring High-End Sushi in Fukuoka
Fukuoka Prefecture, located in the Kyushu area of Japan, is the most populous in the region. It is a prefecture you would want to visit for a gourmet journey, thanks to its delicious food offerings. Why not try some high-end sushi in Fukuoka? The sushi, made with carefully selected ingredients including fresh fish from nearby waters, will surely provide a blissful experience. Don't miss the delicious local sake that pairs perfectly with the sushi.
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If you want to enjoy Japanese cuisine in Hiroshima Prefecture, here are the top 5 recommended restaurants!
Hiroshima Prefecture, with its many attractions such as the Peace Memorial Park and Miyajima, is a popular destination for international tourists. The region is blessed with abundant delicious ingredients nurtured by the Seto Inland Sea and the monutains of Western Honshu, and there are many restaurants where one can fully enjoy these offerings. Why not indulge in the blessings of Hiroshima through Japanese cuisine that makes the most of seasonal ingredients, such as tempura and sashimi?
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Top 5 Recommended Restaurants to Visit in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture, Home to the World Heritage Site Himeji Castle | Hyogo
Himeji City, located in the southwestern part of Hyogo Prefecture in an area known as Harima or Banshu, is bustling with tourists both domestic and international, thanks to its World Heritage site, Himeji Castle, also known as White Heron Castle. When visiting Himeji, why not try the fresh seafood from the Seto Inland Sea or the sake from local breweries in Himeji? We will introduce you to restaurants where you can enjoy the charms of Himeji.
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Within walking distance from Sannomiya Station: These restaurants are worth a visit while you're in Kobe!
Surrounded by the sea and mountains, Kobe is a popular area known for its trendy tourist spots and its exotic, stylish ambiance. Scattered throughout Kobe are unique restaurants where one can enjoy a variety of cuisines. Whether in the mood for Yakiniku, French, Italian, Japanese, or Chinese, one can freely choose based on their cravings and hunger level on any given day. One is sure to find flavors that will satisfy.
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Full of dedication to both food and drinks! Delicious wine bars and dining bars in Osaka
For those in Osaka who want to enjoy both delicious food and drinks, we recommend wine bars and dining bars. These restaurants offer a diverse drink menu including wine, cocktails, and fruit sours, along with specialty dishes. A wonderful pairing is sure to enhance your night in Osaka.
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Savor the Night in Gourmet City Osaka: Top 5 Recommended Restaurants in Umeda
Osaka, Japan's second largest city, is also known as a gourmet destination where delicious food can be enjoyed casually and affordably. From Osaka's soul food to slightly luxurious meat dishes, why not try them with Japanese sake or shochu? This time, we introduce five recommended restaurants from the Umeda area, which is also a convenient hub for tourists near JR Osaka Station.
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5 teppanyaki restaurants that boast superb Wagyu steak
The exuberant visuals excite the heart, and the satisfaction of eating meat is unparalleled with steak. Enjoying steaks such as the highest grade Kobe beef and rare branded beef on a lively teppanyaki grill enhances both the deliciousness and the sense of happiness. This time, we have picked five recommended restaurants in Osaka where you can savor exquisite steaks.
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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.