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Learn About Tokyo Station, the Gateway to Tokyo - Including the Best Nearby Sightseeing Spots!
Tokyo Station serves as the gateway to Japan's capital city, Tokyo, and functions as a central hub for travel within the country. Aside from offering numerous convenient facilities for tourists exploring Japan, the surrounding area boasts a plethora of sightseeing and shopping destinations, such as the Imperial Palace and Ginza. This article delves into Tokyo Station and its neighboring attractions.
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Get to Know the Easy-to-Eat Kushiage and Kushikatsu
Kushiage and kushikatsu are two types of Japanese skewered foods that will give you a taste of a variety of ingredients in small portions! They may look alike, but restaurants that serve kushiage and kushikatsu often have different atmospheres. This article introduces the differences between kushiage and kushikatsu restaurants, etiquette you should keep in mind when eating either of these foods, and recommended restaurants if you want to try these skewered delights!
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Rokko Blue Hydrangeas: The Stars of Kobe's Rainy Season!
One of Japan's best aspects is the opportunity to enjoy different flowers throughout the seasons, and hydrangeas are the stars of the rainy season. This article will present how to make the most of Japan's rainy season by enjoying hydrangea viewing while introducing restaurants perfectly fit for a pause.
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Join Over Two Million Spectators at the Hakata Dontaku Festival!
The Hakata Dontaku Festival is a dynamic celebration of traditional dance and music held annually on May 3 and 4 in the heart of Fukuoka City. This article introduces the energetic parades that weave through the city, including the So-Odori dance, where everyone is invited to join, and will show you how to make the most of the experience. Plus, it’ll feature some recommended restaurants to try the local culinary specialty of motsunabe, a flavorful offal hotpot perfect for refueling after a day of dancing.
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5 Japanese Restaurants in Namba, Osaka, Ideal for Special Occasions with Comfortable Private Rooms
High-grade Japanese cuisine is perfect for special days. The numerous menu options that fully utilize the chef's skills are all a feast for the eyes and tastebuds. Here are 5 recommended restaurants where one can comfortably enjoy Japanese cuisine in private rooms in the Namba area of Osaka. Spend a luxurious time eating exceptional Japanese cuisine in private rooms.
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Ideal Venues for Welcome and Farewell Parties! 5 Restaurants in Akasaka, Tokyo, Offering Private Rooms with Great Atmospheres
Spring is the season for encounters and travels. It is also when welcome and farewell parties are commonly held at restaurants. Enjoying these parties with everyone is important, but comfortable and relaxing private rooms, in restaurants that take great care with the luxurious ingredients and food, are also a must. Here are 5 recommended restaurants that are in convenient locations in close walking distance from Metro stations in Akasaka, Tokyo.
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5 Retreat-Style Restaurants Ideal for Mature Dates in Fukuoka
White Day will soon be here. Enjoying a special time eating luxurious cuisine and drinking alcohol with that person you want to get closer to, or the partner you already have an amazing relationship with, is a truly wonderful thing. Here are 5 restaurants in Fukuoka with excellent, mature refuge-style atmospheres, where couples and other guests can enjoy extraordinary foods and spaces.
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Exploring Chugoku! 5 Restaurants Near Tourist Spots in Hiroshima, Shimane, and Tottori
In Japan, the graduation travel season will soon be here. The country's Chugoku region is gaining attention as a travel destination. This area is packed with tourist spots that boast high name recognition across Japan, including the Peace Memorial Park, Izumo Taisha Shrine, and the Tottori Sand Dunes. It has many highlights that are must visits unique to this region. Here are 5 recommended restaurants in the Chugoku region near such amazing tourist spots!
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Spring Dining Delights: 5 Restaurants Perfect for Welcome and Farewell Parties
Welcome and farewell parties are standard events for the spring season. Such parties are held throughout Japan, both for people to deepen friendship with newcomers, and to show appreciation for colleagues leaving. Here are 5 restaurants that are perfect for welcome and farewell parties in Osaka, the food capital of Japan. An exciting and lively time with colleagues is the perfect start for spring!
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Essential Stops for Your Osaka Trip! 5 Restaurants in the Popular Area of Shinsekai, Osaka
Osaka is one of Japan's best cities. Besides the Kita and Minami areas which are representative of Osaka, there are many other highlights. Out of all these areas, Shinsekai is not to be missed, as it lets one fully enjoy the unique charms Osaka has to offer. Here are 5 recommended restaurants in the Shinsekai area. Visitors can fully enjoy true Osaka flavor with Shinsekai's atmosphere and local cuisine!
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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.