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Enjoy Both Flavor and Aroma! 5 Recommended Restaurants with Delicious Smoked Dishes｜Hokkaido
Smoked cuisine is all about adding a smoky flavor to the natural taste of the ingredients, creating a new level of deliciousness. Once you get hooked on its unique aroma, you'll find it irresistible. This time, we've picked out five restaurants in hokkaido where you can enjoy delicious smoked dishes. Each restaurant offers its own unique and creative smoked cuisine, so be sure to give them a try!
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5 Selected Calm Spaces for Enjoying Japanese Cuisine on an Adult Date in Tokyo
Enjoy delicious Japanese cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. We've picked out five perfect spots in Tokyo for an ideal adult date. The chefs' skills shine through in seasonal dishes and drinks, ensuring an exceptional experience.
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Kama-meshi and Donabe Rice! Let's go eat delicious rice that will satisfy both your stomach and heart!｜Tokyo 5 selections
Autumn, the season of appetite, has arrived! Everything tastes delicious during this time, but the foundation of it all is... yes, rice! This time, we've picked five restaurants in Tokyo where you can enjoy special rice dishes like kamameshi and donabe rice. Each restaurant's rice menu is sure to satisfy you to the core!
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5 Luxurious Places to Visit in Ginza｜Ginza
Ginza, lined with flagship stores of high-end brands, is a sophisticated adult town. The elegant atmosphere of the streets lifts your spirits just by strolling around. When you visit the stylish town, Ginza, why not enjoy a meal at a restaurant where you can experience a luxurious feeling? We will introduce you to the refined establishments unique to Ginza.
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Extend your journey with a tour of hydrangeas in the ancient capital. 5 perfect Kamakura gourmet selections for a stroll
The rain continues to fall every day. The rainy season somehow makes it hard to feel cheerful, but instead of looking up at the sky and sighing, why not turn your attention to the large hydrangeas blooming all around? The ancient city of Kamakura is full of famous hydrangea spots known far and wide. Here, we've selected some restaurants that you can add to your walking course. We introduce five recommended restaurants.
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Places to Visit Alongside Power Spots! Four Restaurants to Enjoy a Refreshing New Year｜Chiba・Naritasan Shinshoji Temple
Welcoming the new year with a clear mind, the first place to visit is a shrine or temple. After visiting Naritasan Shinshoji Temple, a popular power spot, why not satisfy your hunger with a feast? We've picked a wide range of places, from vegetable-focused restaurants to yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) and French cuisine. All are places you'll want to make a reservation for.
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5 Famous Restaurants to Recharge with Fatty Eel on the Day of the Ox｜Aichi
The Day of the Ox in the summer of 2023 is on July 30th. To get through the hot summer, why not boost your energy with nutritious eel? From the famous hitsumabushi of Nagoya City in Aichi Prefecture to luxurious unajū and unadon that let you indulge in a sense of luxury, the appeal is undeniable. The combination of perfectly grilled, fatty eel and the sauce, expertly prepared by skilled chefs, is simply irresistible.
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With this, you can survive this year's scorching heat! 5 selected restaurants where you can recharge with exceptional eel dishes｜Shizuoka
When it comes to Doyo no Ushi no Hi, many people think of it as a 'day to eat eel.' Eel is a nutritious food, and its fragrant aroma, grilled with sweet sauce, stimulates the appetite. This time, we will pick up eel restaurants in Shizuoka Prefecture, a representative production area of eel in Japan. Among the fierce competition, we will introduce the exquisite taste that gathers voices saying, 'I want to eat eel from this restaurant.'
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5 Recommended Restaurants Around Lake Hamana for a Day Trip from Nagoya｜Shizuoka
Lake Hamana, which can be visited on a day trip from Nagoya, is a popular tourist spot in Shizuoka Prefecture. In addition to the beautiful lake, there are various attractions in the surrounding area, such as Hamamatsu Castle and Hamamatsu Flower Park. This time, we have picked five recommended restaurants to visit for a meal if you go on a day trip to Lake Hamana. We will introduce a variety of restaurants, from Japanese to French and Italian!
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5 Recommended Restaurants for Strolling Near Ancient Temples & Scenic Spots to Enjoy Fresh Green Maple Leaves｜Kyoto
Kyoto, which boasts numerous famous spots. During the season of fresh greenery, it welcomes people with a different expression as its lush 'blue maple leaves.' After fully relaxing under the blue maple leaves that shine with various fresh greens on the approach to ancient temples and in the gardens of scenic spots, why not go eat something delicious? This time, we have gathered five convenient gourmet spots for you to visit after your stroll.
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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.