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When visiting the scenic Nara Prefecture, one should definitely stop by this restaurant | Nara
Nara, an ancient city brimming with attractions including World Heritage sites and national treasures, offers a plethora of sights to see. After visiting your desired locations, enhance your journey with a delicious meal. We will introduce you to select restaurants where you can savor local ingredients unique to the nature-rich Nara, as well as the finest Wagyu beef and seafood.
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Eel, Tempura, Sashimi, and More: Top 5 Recommended Japanese Restaurants to Dine at in Kyoto
Known as the millennium capital and long considered the heart of Japan, Kyoto is also a cradle of various cultures, including Japanese cuisine. As the center of politics and religion, the foundations of Japanese cuisine were established here. Why not savor traditional Japanese dishes in Kyoto? Enjoy authentic flavors with dishes like eel, tempura, and sashimi.
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Delicious for Both Lunch and Dinner! Top 5 Recommended Restaurants in Nagoya | Aichi
When one desires a delicious lunch in Nagoya city or wishes to enjoy a relaxed dinner and drinks, they recommend a selection of restaurants suitable for both occasions. From traditional Japanese dishes like soba and sushi, to French and Italian cuisines rich with local blessings and seasonal ingredients, to Nagoya's soul food, one can choose based on their mood and enjoy.
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Top 5 Recommended Restaurants in Aichi for a Variety of Meat Dishes
Famous 'sukiyaki' is, of course, a staple, but Japanese meat dishes offer a wide variety of options including hot pots, teppanyaki, charcoal grills, and dishes known as 'tonchan' and 'motsu' which feature organ meats in both pot-cooked and grilled forms. From high-end branded meats to unknown cuts and cooking methods, why not try various meat dishes and discover your new favorite?
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Savor premium meat in a relaxing ambiance. If you're looking to enjoy Yakiniku in Kanagawa, this is the place!
If you're visiting Japan, you'll want to savor high-quality beef. To fully enjoy the taste of the ingredients, simple yakiniku is the way to go. Accompanied by fresh local vegetables and grilled right at your table, it's part of the fun. This time, we introduce five restaurants in popular tourist destinations such as Yokohama, Kamakura, and Fujisawa, where you can enjoy premium yakiniku and also appreciate the wonderful ambiance inside the restaurant.
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Top 5 Restaurants with Private Rooms to Enjoy Wagyu Beef in Tokyo
The beautifully marbled red and white Wagyu beef is a must-try ingredient when visiting Japan. Once it enters your mouth, it melts tenderly, with the sweetness of the fat and the savory taste of the meat spreading delightfully across your palate. Why not experience the blissful moments of tasting such Wagyu in a variety of dishes like Yakiniku, Sukiyaki, and Yukke? This time, we introduce a charming restaurant in Tokyo with private rooms where you can enjoy Wagyu to your heart's content without worrying about your surroundings.
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Top 5 Recommended Japanese Restaurants in Tokyo Where You Can Dine for Under 10,000 Yen
Eating authentic local cuisine at a travel destination is one of the delights of a journey. When in Japan, one certainly wants to try Japanese cuisine. Japanese cuisine, broadly speaking, ranges from formal Kaiseki meals to everyday dishes, but all are characterized by an emphasis on seasonal ingredients. This time, we introduce attractive Japanese restaurants in Tokyo where you can fully enjoy seasonal Japanese cuisine for less than 10,000 yen.
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Conveniently located within a 10-minute walk from the station! Recommended restaurant near Shinjuku Station | Tokyo
Shinjuku Station is a major terminal where numerous trains and buses arrive and depart. This time, we have selected five recommended restaurants located within a 10-minute walk from Shinjuku Station. Being close to the station offers the advantage of easy access for travelers and efficient use of time. If time permits, why not enjoy hopping from one restaurant to another?
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A restaurant serving spicy & healthy Asian cuisine to beat the heat | Tokyo
If you're exploring Tokyo in the summer, you'll need an energy boost to overcome the intense heat. During such times, it's recommended to try dishes that have sustained the vitality of people from hot Asian countries like India and Thailand. Therefore, this article introduces five restaurants where you can enjoy spicy and nutritious Asian cuisine.
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![[Day 2] Sado Island, Niigata - A Treasure Trove of Naturals, a Place of New UNESCO Heritage](https://rimage.savorjapan.com/svj/image/discover_oishii_japan/4584/article_head_150x105z.jpg?t=1748997154)
[Day 2] Sado Island, Niigata - A Treasure Trove of Naturals, a Place of New UNESCO Heritage
Sado Island is a gem brimming with amazing gifts from nature, from diverse flora and fauna to charming landscapes and diverse weather stretching from the east to the west of the island. Sado Island is easily accessible from Niigata Port in Niigata City, which is just an hour away. This time, we had the opportunity to experience a wonderful trip to Sado Island, through which we could understand more about nature, people, and the unique culture found nowhere else. In addition, Sado Gold Mine was recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site on July 27 recently, so this is an opportunity for us to introduce everyone to Sado Island. Let's follow our journey to see how incredible Sado is.
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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.