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5 High-End Yakiniku Restaurants to Visit While Strolling Along the Kamo River in Kyoto
While visiting Kyoto, kyo-ryori is great, but how about some yakiniku once in a while? The exquisite yakiniku enjoyed in a quiet and calm atmosphere is sure to create a special moment during the trip. This time, they will introduce a yakiniku restaurant around the Kamo River in Kyoto where one can savor carefully selected brand wagyu.
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Restaurants where one can enjoy dishes made with Wagyu beef around Asakusa.
As one of Japan's top tourist destinations, Asakusa is an area where visitors can enjoy historic streets and exquisite cuisine. There are numerous restaurants where they can savor the world-renowned "Wagyu" beef. This time, five recommended restaurants in the Asakusa area where they can indulge in Wagyu will be carefully introduced.
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Enjoy Japanese Flavors and Wine at a Restaurant near Tokyo Tower
By enjoying Japanese cuisine and creative dishes that make the most of seasonal ingredients, along with Japanese wines and carefully selected wines from around the world, the memories of the trip become even more special. This time, they will introduce a restaurant where they can enjoy gourmet food and wine, which they should definitely visit when they go to the popular tourist spot 'Tokyo Tower'.
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A restaurant in the Roppongi area where one can enjoy dishes made with Wagyu beef.
Roppongi, Tokyo, is a gourmet district filled with high-end restaurants and sophisticated bars. Here, there are plenty of restaurants where one can savor exquisite dishes made with Japan's pride, "Wagyu." This time, recommended restaurants in Roppongi where one can enjoy the deliciousness of Wagyu will be introduced.
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A restaurant serving Japanese cuisine that one would like to visit when they go to Kabukiza.
The "Kabukiza" in Ginza, Tokyo, where one can enjoy the traditional Japanese performing art of Kabuki. Why not indulge in exquisite Japanese cuisine before or after the performance? This time, they will introduce a special Japanese restaurant that they would like to visit when going to Kabukiza.
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A restaurant in Ginza where one can enjoy dishes made with Wagyu beef.
Japan proudly presents its finest ingredient, "Wagyu." Its beautiful marbling and rich umami have captivated gourmets around the world. In Ginza, there is a collection of renowned restaurants where one can indulge in luxurious Wagyu. This time, they will introduce restaurants where one can fully enjoy the charm of Wagyu through dishes like shabu-shabu, yakiniku, and steak.
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A restaurant serving sushi and seafood dishes located in the Ebisu area of Tokyo.
Ebisu, known as a stylish neighborhood in Tokyo, is home to numerous restaurants where you can enjoy a higher level of dining. This time, we will introduce sushi and seafood restaurants located around Ebisu.
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Restaurants to visit when sightseeing in Hitachi, Ibaraki
Hitachi City in Ibaraki Prefecture is popular for its tourist attractions such as "Oiwa Shrine," "Ishiihama Beach," and "Okunihonmatsu Kirara no Sato." The glass-walled Hitachi Station is also famous, and the observation deck space for viewing the sea has become one of the highlights of tourism itself. This time, five recommended restaurants that are a must-visit when coming to Hitachi have been selected.
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5 Recommended Restaurants to Visit in the Ibaraki and Mito Area
In the Mito area of Ibaraki Prefecture, there are many attractions, including Kairakuen, which is selected as one of Japan's three famous gardens, as well as Lake Senba and Tokiwa Shrine, along with many hidden gems. This time, they have picked up recommended restaurants where visitors can enjoy dishes made with local ingredients in the Mito area, which has a lot to see.
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5 Recommended Restaurants Around Fukushima Station
This time, they will introduce recommended restaurants located within walking distance from JR Fukushima Station, the gateway to Fukushima City. They have carefully selected a wide range of options, from traditional Japanese izakayas to establishments where one can enjoy authentic wines.
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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.