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Double Your Travel Memories! 5 Must-Try Local Dishes to Enjoy Alongside the Sendai Tanabata Festival｜Sendai
The "Sendai Tanabata Festival" will be held from August 6th to 8th. The overwhelming display of Tanabata decorations adorning the arcade in front of the station is truly magnificent, and can be described as the "largest in Japan." After fully enjoying this summer tradition, the correct course of the trip is to savor Sendai's gourmet cuisine. Here are five restaurants where you can enjoy the flavors that Miyagi is proud of, starting with beef tongue.
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Feel the Happiness! 5 Restaurants in Osaka Where You Can Enjoy Delicious Rice in Kamameshi or Donabe
When it comes to the staple food of the Japanese, it's rice. The clay pot rice and kamameshi made with carefully selected rice will make you glad you were born in Japan! This time, we have selected five restaurants in Osaka where you can fully enjoy such rice. Please savor the profound depth of rice, which can be enjoyed in various arrangements along with seasonal ingredients!
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5 Restaurants to visit after exploring the Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group, a World Heritage Site｜Osaka・Sakai
Located in the southern part of Osaka Prefecture, the Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group is a UNESCO World Heritage site. After reflecting on the ancient history, head to the gourmet spots in Sakai, Nakamozu and Mikunigaoka. Depending on your mood, enjoy a high-satisfaction time at cafes and teppanyaki restaurants that are easy to drop by even alone or at Japanese and Chinese restaurants where you can leisurely enjoy dinner.
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5 Delicious Restaurants in Gion, a Gourmet's Paradise | Kyoto, Gion
In Gion, a district with a long history of geisha culture dating back to the Edo period, numerous renowned restaurants have been established, supported by the discerning tastes of the local patrons. Even today, gourmets gather here, and restaurants fiercely compete with each other. Why not visit a restaurant in Gion, one of Kyoto's premier gourmet districts, to enjoy a delicious meal? Indulge in Kyoto's culinary delights and feel like a local connoisseur.
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Top 5 Recommended Restaurants to Visit in Okinawa｜Okinawa
If you are visiting Okinawa, you will want to fully enjoy the 'Okinawan experience' not just through sightseeing but also through its cuisine. This time, we introduce five restaurants that let you feel the charm of Okinawa. Whether you toast with Awamori or are moved by the delicious local ingredients, these gourmet restaurants are sure to become a wonderful page in your travel memories.
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5 Restaurants in Tokyo to Enjoy Global Cuisine
As the COVID-19 pandemic finally begins to show signs of settling down, it's still true that many people are not quite ready to travel abroad as they used to. Therefore, this time, we will introduce five restaurants in Tokyo where you can enjoy the feeling of traveling to various parts of the world. Enjoy the unique cuisine of each country and get a head start on the feeling of an overseas trip!
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5 Must-Try Morioka Gourmet Restaurants When Visiting the Morioka Sansa Odori Festival｜Iwate
One of the representative festivals of the Tohoku region, the Morioka Sansa Odori, attracts a large number of visitors every year, enlivening the hot summer. This time, we introduce five restaurants where you can enjoy Morioka cuisine, rich in both seafood and mountain delicacies. From nationally famous specialty dishes to a variety of options including Japanese and Italian cuisine, please enjoy the diverse lineup.
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5 Unique Sushi Restaurants in Tokyo to Visit with Your Gourmet Friends
Tokyo, where fresh seafood from all over the country gathers, is a fiercely competitive area for sushi that allows diners to taste the pure flavors of the ingredients. There are numerous high-end restaurants that are guaranteed to impress. Amidst this, many unique restaurants have emerged, each with their own dedication to achieving exceptional taste. For those who have always wanted to visit, we introduce five carefully selected restaurants. Take your discerning friends and enjoy the experience.
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Delicious dishes in small, colorful portions. 5 restaurants in Tokyo where both gourmets and ladies can enjoy dim sum and dumplings
Enjoy a variety of colorful 'dim sum' such as xiaolongbao and steamed dumplings in a bamboo steamer, radish cakes and chive dumplings on small plates, all paired with fragrant tea in 'yum cha'. It's a delight to the eyes, healthy, and allows you to enjoy a wide variety of delicious dishes in small portions. Here are five restaurants near stations in Tokyo where you can easily drop by and savor authentic flavors and unique pairings.
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A restaurant that can be booked online, featured on the official Instagram of a popular Japanese gourmet site
On the official Instagram of Japan's popular gourmet site 'Hitosara', they introduce notable new restaurants, the latest food information, and must-visit famous restaurants. This time, they have picked out restaurants that can be booked online through Hitosara from the posts that have been frequently viewed recently.
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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.